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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in East Chicago, IN

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Memory care in East Chicago 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 East Chicago is about $6,101 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 21 communities, read 902 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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121 reviews
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Mercy Circle was wonderful. My dad was able to heal with support kindness and support. We highly recommend Mercy Circle to everyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A faith-based not-for-profit communityMercy Circle’s residents and staff together create a vibrant, caring community where all people are welcome and our non-profit status is reflected in no entrance fees. Residents pay only a monthly fee, which includes meals, services, amenities and...
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33 Floor plans available
9.9
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The staff is friendly. The food is delicious. Apartment is perfect and suitable for my Dads needs. I loved the activities they plan for the residents.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the trees next to the Calumet-Saganashkee Channel, this community offers the best of both worlds for those who want to enjoy the great outdoors and have creature comforts close to home. Nearby, Olde Palos Shopping Centre and Orland Square shopping mall should take care of your shopping...
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44 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews
9.6
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Admin Staff but 5 for Nurses. and Assistant Director [name removed] Yes, the Food. More fresh food and less processed. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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66 Floor plans available
9.6
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87 reviews
9.6
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Everything is going very well at Storypoint. She loves it there. There are so many activities to keep her busy. I would recommend to others. The staff is exceptional working with the residents. [name...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to StoryPoint Schererville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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9.5
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My aunt enjoys the activities at Arden. I had a lovely experience decorating pumpkins with her. The facility is bright and cheery. The staff is friendly and caring. I would recommend Arden Courts for...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
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9.5
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51 reviews
9.5
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Charter is a great place with excellent staff, great food...the head nurse is amazing and the head of activities she's also amazing...the staff has always help me with getting my mom to the doctor and...
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.
Citadel Estates is an Assisted Living Community that caters to those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia's. 100% of the staff are specially trained to care for individuals with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Memory Loss. Other features of Citadel Estates is its home-like atmosphere...
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9.2
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68 reviews
9.2
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68 reviews
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This is a difficult decision. Research is essential and a place for mom helped give me options for my cousin. He has been at AVIVA for [time frame removed] and comfortable. He has moved into hospice with...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
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I would rate it 4/5. Always room for improvement. Things I like The activities, the food menu and the in house doctor's visits for podiatry and ophthalmology. They also have a beautician that comes out once...
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.
The Pointe at Kilpatrick is an assisted living community located in picturesque and nature filled Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois. Our beautiful community is located in a central spot, just blocks away from the Little Calumet River and nestled between several forests and nature preserves. The...
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32 reviews
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Based on the items you had in your survey, overall I was very impressed with deer creek, I would recommend highly to anyone looking for elderly care, the most important of all is my mom is happy .
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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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130 reviews
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Very happy with Waterford. She is in Supportive Living with Medicaid. Very nice facility and staff. I think they do a great job with everything.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The essence of Waterford Estates is best described in three words: understanding, care, and community. Waterford Estates is located near I57 & I80, on 12 beautiful acres with private walking paths, two ponds and scenic views. Our campus offers those age 62+ independence, privacy, security,...
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Photo of Spring Mill Health Campus
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8.0
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I had the pleasure of visiting a friend a couple times last week at the Merrillville location. I was very impressed with how the staff cared/ loved on her along with how clean the facility was. I...
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.
Merrillville, Indiana is a town that caters to a friendly population with a variety of hobbies, interests, and passions. At Spring Mill Health Campus, we're the same. When it comes to deciding how to spend their days, residents can choose from a variety of activities and excursions, including...
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They were wonderful to my mother in law. But they, like so many facilities, are understaffed. Also, as we were settling in there, they had many director shifts. There seemed to be new administration all the...
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.
Brentwood at Hobart is an assisted living and memory care community in Hobart, Indiana. Our historic city exudes small town Midwestern charm with unmatched vibrancy. We have a thriving downtown area with shopping and dining as well as an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. Home to...
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22 Floor plans available
7.9
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It's been positive for the most part, though not perfect. I would have liked for A Place for Mom to provide more information about the facilities they were referring us to and to assist more with the whole...
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.
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a top wheelchair accessible assisted living community for seniors in the Chicago area. We offer tastefully decorated studio and one-bedroom apartments with a full range of amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, as well as services to accommodate each...
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1.5
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39 reviews
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Most places for short-term stay have minimum of days like one month or two weeks. Celebrate allows you to take the number of days you need.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Elevate Senior Living in South Holland is a close-knit retirement community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care. As a member of the Elevate Housing Foundation, our philosophy is rooted in effective, resident-centered and life-changing senior living. Being a nonprofit...
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6.5
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We toured this beautiful facility 2-years ago. This was the first place we looked at. I told a friend who's father was in assisted living that I was looking & she had all good things to say about his...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Dyer, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Dyer, Indiana, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for those...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Smith Village Continuing Care Retirement Community - Chicago, IL Smith Village, one of two Smith Senior Living communities, located in Chicago, IL, in the Beverly neighborhood, is a Continuing Care Retirement Community that’s backed by the strength and experience of Smith Senior Living.Since...
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The staff members there have been great, and our loved one is very happy with the meals. Sometimes it is hard for our loved one to participate in the activities but they have a lot of things to do. The staff...
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.
Be the center of attention at Towne Centre, where weekly socials, exercise programs, clubs and games let residents get the most out of life while experiencing the best in Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Merrillville, Indiana. We also boast Special Care services to promote a...
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The staff here is great and they really seem to care about the patients and their families. It is always clean here, and everyone seems to be happy and ready to help. They also take excellent care of the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Arden Courts of Hazel Crest is a one-level, free-standing memory care community that specifically cares for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a home-like setting.After five years of research by dementia experts, we have developed our unique and innovative design....
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The physical therapy team were so kind and gentle with me. Nursing staff were fast and efficient. They took time to talk to me often about my care and what's happening. I wish they could accept VA benefit.
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.
Have you noticed that something doesn't seem right with mom or dad these days?  It could be subtle or it could be something that's pretty obvious. Regardless, you've turned to the Internet in 2008 for a reason and St. James Manor & Villas can get your loved one the help he or she needs...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Making a decision to place a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. At Beverly LivingCenters we encourage you to Tour, Talk, Question and Compare. We are a place to find peace in pressured times. Our doors are always open for you to tour with or without an...

Cost of memory care in East Chicago, IN

The average cost of senior living in East Chicago is $6,101 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salt Creek Commons, IN with an average of $4,988 per month.

Memory care costs in East Chicago, IN, vs. nearby cities

East Chicago, IN
$6,101/mo
$6,158/mo
$6,428/mo

Memory care costs in East Chicago, IN, vs. state and national averages

East Chicago, IN
$6,101/mo
$5,074/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

Memory care costs in East Chicago, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,101/mo

Memory care costs in East Chicago, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,805/mo
Studio
$6,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,559/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,071/mo

Senior living costs in East Chicago 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: East Chicago, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Chicago, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$6,101/mo$5,074/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$5,004/mo$4,010/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$6,004/mo$3,203/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
East Chicago, IN:$6,101/mo
Indiana:$5,074/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
East Chicago, IN:$5,004/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
East Chicago, IN:$6,004/mo
Indiana:$3,203/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in East Chicago, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in East Chicago 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.

East Chicago, ININ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in East Chicago, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in East Chicago 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
East Chicago, IN$5,962/mo$5,661/mo+5.3%
Indiana$5,738/mo$5,760/mo-0.4%
National$5,881/mo$5,630/mo+4.5%
East Chicago, IN
2024 average cost:$5,962/mo
2023 average cost:$5,661/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,738/mo
2023 average cost:$5,760/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,881/mo
2023 average cost:$5,630/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in East Chicago

Recent reviews for memory care in East Chicago

Clarendale of Mokena

5.0
The Memory Care staff was always polite, friendly, and always willing to assist in my mother's needs. My family and I are very satisfied with how my mother was cared for.

Paul House and Healthcare Center in Chicago, IL

5.0
I was impressed with how caring everyone is. It may look a little shabby in the assisted living area they make up for it the personal touch. My Mom at 96 is very happy and so am I.

St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL

5.0
Things are going great since moving my mother-in-law in to this community. It has taken some time for her to adjust but she is getting there. She is happy there. The staff is wonderful and very caring, they work with the residents very well.

East Chicago review score based on 182 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 182 reviews of 19 East Chicago memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Chicago 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

East Chicago review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
East Chicago, IN19 facilities
7.8
Whiting, IN15 facilities
8.5
Hammond, IN210 facilities

Review subcategories for East Chicago 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 182 reviews of 19 East Chicago memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Chicago 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.
East Chicago, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
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3.8
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East Chicago memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Chicago memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Chicago, 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
89.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.7%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.7%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
94.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.6%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.2%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.2%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Chicago 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 East Chicago Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Chicago, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
89.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.2%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
89.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.3%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Chicago 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 East Chicago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Chicago, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
78.9%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
73.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
68.4%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.4%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in East Chicago 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 East Chicago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Chicago, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
68.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
89.5%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in East Chicago 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 East Chicago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Chicago, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
89.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.9%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
94.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
89.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
84.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
73.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.2%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
89.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
89.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
63.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
52.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
89.5%
45.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in East Chicago

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 East Chicago protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Sunrise of Flossmoor are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Chicago, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 21 memory care facilities near East Chicago, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in East Chicago, Indiana are Residences at Coffee Creek, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Palos Heights Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 21 memory care facilities near you in East Chicago, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in East Chicago, 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 East Chicago, 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 East Chicago, Indiana ranges from $600 to $20350. The average Memory Care cost in East Chicago, Indiana is $6,101. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in East Chicago, 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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