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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Merriam, IN
If your loved one needs memory care in Merriam, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Merriam, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Merriam incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Merriam memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Merriam, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Log Cabin Park, Northcrest and Ansley Acres.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort Wayne, Columbia City and Warsaw.
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9.7
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31 reviews
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.
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9.6
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23 reviews
What our family likes the most about the North Woods Village is all of the help they have. They are all very friendly and call my husband and myself by name. We also like how well they remember everyone's...
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...
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9.6
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84 reviews
The staff is helpful, but you need to let them know what you may need. Ask questions. The staff will do what they can or let you know who you need to contact. Housekeeping does a nice job. --When moving it...
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 enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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88 Floor plans available
9.2
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25 reviews
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review score
11 reviews
The nursing staff was excellent. Sometimes we wanted a doctor's opinion, but a doctor wasn't usually available. We needed memory care. This was by far the best value for what we could afford.
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!
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.2
Review score
32 reviews
The staff at Park Place Senior Living are excellent and are all very friendly. They have a few concierge people who visit each day and respond to the 'help button' that the residents have around their necks....
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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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...
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 $4,318 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Churubusco, IN with an average of $4,189 per month.
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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 87 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 87 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
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 87 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
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.0
3.9
Value for cost*
4.1
4.0
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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%
65.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.5%
47.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
87.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
72.4%
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*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%
73.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
45.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
70.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
26.2%
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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%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
16.3%
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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%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
62.5%
22.6%
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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%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
87.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
27.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
54.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
60.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
39.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
87.5%
35.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
87.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Village at Pine Valley, Georgetowne Place and The Village at Inverness are the top-rated memory care facilities near Merriam, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 10 memory care facilities near Merriam, Indiana. See the full list.
The 10 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 $6 to $8215. The average Memory Care cost in Merriam, Indiana is $4,318. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Merriam, Indiana typically starts at $6. 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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