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Memory care in Merriam 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 Merriam is about $4,455 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 11 communities, read 239 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Park Place Senior Living
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88 Floor plans available
9.8
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Our experience with Park Place has exceeded all expectations! The staff is warm and welcoming, treating my parents with dignity and respect. I have been kept well updated regarding their care. My parents are...
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.
Park Place Senior Living, located near Parkview Regional Medical Center, provides an elegant, peaceful, resort-like atmosphere that fosters independence and self-esteem. At Park Place you can transition from active retirement to assisted living and still be in the tranquil setting you have come...
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Photo of StoryPoint Fort Wayne West
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9.7
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99 reviews
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The Food/dining is excellent. Staff is very friendly and caring. I would recommend this facility to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Fort Wayne West! 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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Photo of Coventry Meadows Assisted Living and Garden Homes
77 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
9.0
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25 reviews
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I would tell others to take advantage of all your opportunities. Don't be afraid to ask questions. And be sure to ask for help, they are more than glad to assist you. My mom moved to a studio apartment...
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.
OUR COMMUNITY Coventry Meadows offers senior housing and health solutions with a multitude of premier services including: Garden Homes Assisted Living Apartments New Energy Wellness Moving Forward Rehabilitation Auguste's Cottage Memory Care Center Skilled Nursing Services Long Term Care Hospice...
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My mom loves it there and we are so happy we moved her The residents and staff are so friendly and helpful. Facility is beautiful and kept up really well. Maintenance staff are quick when needed and very...
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.
Astral at Auburn is a newly constructed, beautiful Senior Living Community serving seniors our spacious Independent Living, Licensed Assisted Living, and Memory Support all within one campus. We look forward to meeting you!
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I used this facility for a week for respite care for my Mother-in-law and everything went well. Anytime I called them, they responded very quickly. The staff interacted with my Mother-in-law very well. 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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Noble, County! Orchard Pointe Health Campus in located in Kendallville, Indiana, a city where a love of nostalgia is paired with an abundance of natural beauty. Our campus offers a variety of ways in which residents can spend their days, from exploring the...
Photo of The Village at Inverness
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
7.0
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25 reviews
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25 reviews
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I thought it was a very good place. I would rate all categories a 5. We chose this place because the location was good. We also knew people that had been patients there and had been happy with the care that...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
North Woods Village at Inverness Lakes in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana is a brand new, state-of-the-art memory care assisted living community that opened in August of 2015. It is located on the prestigious Southwest side of Fort Wayne, IN. It is very close to I-69, making it a very quick...
Photo of The Village at Pine Valley
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22 Floor plans available
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I brought my mom here about a year ago and she would never stop talking about how amazing the staff was and how they were very supportive! I can never thank them enough for the care they gave my mom! Caring...
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.
Photo of Lincolnshire Place
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.
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Cost of memory care in Merriam, IN

The average cost of senior living in Merriam is $4,455 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbia City, IN with an average of $4,377 per month.

Memory care costs in Merriam, IN, vs. nearby cities

Merriam, IN
$4,455/mo
$4,989/mo

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

Merriam, IN
$4,455/mo
$5,074/mo
U.S. national average
$5,614/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,455/mo

Memory care costs in Merriam, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,623/mo
Studio
$5,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,936/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,942/mo

Senior living costs in Merriam 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: Merriam, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerriam, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$4,455/mo$5,074/mo$5,614/mo
Assisted Living$3,694/mo$4,010/mo$4,835/mo
Independent Living$3,142/mo$3,203/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Merriam, IN:$4,455/mo
Indiana:$5,074/mo
U.S.:$5,614/mo
Assisted Living
Merriam, IN:$3,694/mo
Indiana:$4,010/mo
U.S.:$4,835/mo
Independent Living
Merriam, IN:$3,142/mo
Indiana:$3,203/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Merriam, IN, over time

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

Merriam, ININ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Merriam, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Merriam 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
Merriam, IN$6,466/mo$6,398/mo+1.1%
Indiana$5,407/mo$5,325/mo+1.5%
National$5,491/mo$5,520/mo-0.5%
Merriam, IN
2024 average cost:$6,466/mo
2023 average cost:$6,398/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,407/mo
2023 average cost:$5,325/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,491/mo
2023 average cost:$5,520/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Merriam

Recent reviews for memory care in Merriam

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
The room sizes are good. The staff is kind. They have been proactive regarding Covid-19. The food is good. They have some outdoor space. They usually have a lot of activities and bring in entertainment for the residents. They have a beauty salon.

Georgetowne Place in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
This community is kept very clean and the staff members are very friendly, we have had no complaints. I do enjoy the activities, we love to play bingo and go to the music groups. We have a two bedroom and two bath place. I love to sew and i have plenty of space for my sewing machine.

Merriam review score based on 57 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 8 Merriam memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merriam 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

Merriam review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Merriam, IN8 facilities
8.9
Churubusco, IN15 facilities
8.8
Albion, IN13 facilities

Review subcategories for Merriam 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 57 reviews of 8 Merriam memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merriam 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.
Merriam, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Merriam memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriam memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merriam, 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 Merriam 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 Merriam that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merriam, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
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 Merriam 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 Merriam Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merriam, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriam 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 Merriam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merriam, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
87.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriam 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 Merriam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merriam, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
87.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
62.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merriam 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 Merriam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merriam, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
87.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
87.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
87.5%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Merriam

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Park Place Senior Living, StoryPoint Fort Wayne West and Coventry Meadows Assisted Living and Garden Homes are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merriam, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Merriam, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Merriam, Indiana is Georgetowne Place. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Merriam, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Merriam, 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 Merriam, 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 Merriam, Indiana ranges from $651 to $8685. The average Memory Care cost in Merriam, Indiana is $4,455. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merriam, Indiana typically starts at $651. 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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