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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 $7,913 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 206 communities, read 10326 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Chicago, Tinley Park and Oak Park.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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.
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Windsor Park Rehab is the best facility by far, staff is so genuinely caring and their team is always available to speak to family at all times, always keeping you updated on your loved ones. Will highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
A nationally accredited lifecare retirement community set on an impeccably manicured 60-acre campus, Windsor Park Manor offers the tranquility and charm of a country home. We offer the largest variety of retirement lifestyles and services in Chicago’s western suburbs— a residential style for...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in East Chicago, IN

The average cost of senior living in East Chicago is $7,913 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portage, IN with an average of $6,842 per month.

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

East Chicago, IN
$7,913/mo
$6,668/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$7,913/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,711/mo
Studio
$8,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,469/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$7,913/mo$6,668/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$4,849/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$2,933/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
East Chicago, IN:$7,913/mo
Indiana:$6,668/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
East Chicago, IN:$6,613/mo
Indiana:$4,849/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
East Chicago, IN:$3,395/mo
Indiana:$2,933/mo
U.S.:$3,520/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.

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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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Chicago, IN$7,411/mo$7,127/mo+4.0%
Indiana$6,146/mo$5,884/mo+4.4%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
East Chicago, IN
2024 average cost:$7,411/mo
2023 average cost:$7,127/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$6,146/mo
2023 average cost:$5,884/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in East Chicago

Recent reviews for memory care in East Chicago

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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Sunrise of Flossmoor

4.0
Outstanding care and kindness. In particular, the Reminiscence caregivers' care and compassion and love (yes, love) for my mother was beyond wonderful. It's hard to put into words. My mother was in Assisted Living for 4 years and Reminiscence for 6. Sunrise of Flossmoor was truly her home

Waverly Inn Memory Care and Cottages in Arlington Heights, IL

4.6
We chose Waverly Inn because the quality of the services offered and the location is close to me as well. It is a smaller facility with only about 60 residents. The building is built in a circle so that residents who wander cannot get lost. The room sizes are decent, she has got a Jack and Jill ...
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East Chicago review score based on 2,022 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 2022 reviews of 206 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

8.6
East Chicago, IN206 facilities
8.9
Portage, IN27 facilities
8.6
Whiting, IN214 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 2,022 reviews of 206 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
3.7
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.4
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.4
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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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.
East Chicago, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
90.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.1%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
92.7%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
49%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85%
69.6%
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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
90.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
79.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
89.3%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
39.3%
26.2%
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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
64.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
79.1%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
71.8%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.8%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
43.2%
22.9%
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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
75.2%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
82%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
65.5%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40.8%
23%
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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
86.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
68.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
63.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
84.5%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.3%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
93.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
81.1%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.2%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
86.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
87.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
59.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50.5%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
84%
46.3%
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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

The Clare, a CCRC, Residences at Coffee Creek and Sedgebrook, a CCRC are the top-rated memory care facilities near East Chicago, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 206 memory care facilities near East Chicago, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in East Chicago, Indiana are The Auberge at Lake Zurich, Arden Courts Northbrook, A Memory Care Community and Clarendale Six Corners. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 206 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 $$2,766 to $$15,775. The average Memory Care cost in East Chicago, Indiana is $7,913. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in East Chicago, Indiana typically starts at $$2,766. 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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