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Memory care in Dune Acres offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Dune Acres is about $6,125 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 135 communities, read 4695 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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Cost of memory care in Dune Acres, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dune Acres is $6,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wanatah, IN with an average of $4,712 per month.

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, vs. nearby cities

Dune Acres, IN
$6,125/mo
$5,137/mo

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, vs. state and national averages

Dune Acres, IN
$6,125/mo
$5,055/mo
U.S. national average
$5,536/mo

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,125/mo

Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,958/mo
Studio
$6,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,781/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,131/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,209/mo

Senior living costs in Dune Acres vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dune Acres, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDune Acres, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$6,125/mo$5,055/mo$5,536/mo
Assisted Living$4,380/mo$4,010/mo$4,780/mo
Independent Living$7,236/mo$3,207/mo$4,177/mo
Memory Care
Dune Acres, IN:$6,125/mo
Indiana:$5,055/mo
U.S.:$5,536/mo
Assisted Living
Dune Acres, IN:$4,380/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,780/mo
Independent Living
Dune Acres, IN:$7,236/mo
Indiana:$3,207/mo
U.S.:$4,177/mo
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Memory care costs in Dune Acres, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dune Acres and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Dune Acres, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dune Acres have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dune Acres, IN$6,265/mo$5,590/mo+12.1%
Indiana$6,137/mo$5,763/mo+6.5%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Dune Acres, IN
2024 average cost:$6,265/mo
2023 average cost:$5,590/mo
Percent change:+12.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$6,137/mo
2023 average cost:$5,763/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dune Acres

Recent reviews for memory care in Dune Acres

The Sheridan at Oak Brook

5.0
Our Activities Director at the Sheridan of Oak Brook rewards its residents with numerous wonderful activities and events that result in large crowds. One significant activity, a favorite of mine, occurs annually and is identified as “ Show and Tell”. Residents are encouraged to bring to a ...
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Brentwood at Niles

4.6
They are nice people. It is clean. I would recommend to a friend or neighbor. Food was better than most institutional food. The room sizes were good. My mom was in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was able to have her dog, which was nice.

Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Dedicated and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Sunrise of Flossmoor, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, and Porter Place Memory Care, who truly care for the residents and create a warm and welcoming environment.
Customized activities for memory care residents. Memory care residents enjoy a variety of engaging activities tailored to their needs, like the games and art projects at Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care and the frequent outings and entertainment at Sunrise of Flossmoor and Porter Place Memory Care.
Consistent and clear communication. Families appreciate the regular updates and open dialogue with staff at communities like Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace, Harvester Place, and Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, ensuring that everyone is informed and involved in their loved ones' care.
Thoughtfully maintained spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, such as North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, where residents live in comfortable and well-maintained surroundings.
Skilled and trained memory care staff. Communities like Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care and Porter Place Memory Care employ staff with specialized training and experience in memory care, ensuring that residents receive the best possible care and support.
Secure and safe community. Families trust the safety measures at communities like Heritage Point Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, Porter Place Memory Care, and Sunrise at Fountain Square, knowing their loved ones are in a secure and protected environment. Communities prioritize safety in various ways, s ...
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Dune Acres review score based on 964 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 964 reviews of 127 Dune Acres memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dune Acres review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Dune Acres review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Dune Acres, IN127 facilities
9.1
Porter, IN7 facilities
9.1
Burns Harbor, IN6 facilities

Review subcategories for Dune Acres memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 964 reviews of 127 Dune Acres memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dune Acres resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Dune Acres, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dune Acres memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dune Acres memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dune Acres, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Dune Acres memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Dune Acres that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
85.8%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
91.3%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.6%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.1%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dune Acres memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Dune Acres Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.4%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
73.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
86.6%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.6%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dune Acres memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dune Acres partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
61.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
68.5%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
67.7%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.8%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dune Acres memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dune Acres communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dune Acres, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
78.7%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
62.2%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.2%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dune Acres memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Dune Acres offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dune Acres, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
81.9%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.9%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
81.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
82.7%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.6%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
76.4%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.3%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
82.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
63.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
79.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dune Acres

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Dune Acres protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Coffee Creek, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes and Mercy Circle Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dune Acres, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 135 memory care facilities near Dune Acres, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dune Acres, Indiana are Residences at Coffee Creek, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes and Mercy Circle Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 135 memory care facilities near you in Dune Acres, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dune Acres, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dune Acres, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Dune Acres, Indiana ranges from $600 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in Dune Acres, Indiana is $6,125. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dune Acres, Indiana typically starts at $600. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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