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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shelby, IN
Memory care in Shelby 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 Shelby is about $4,718 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 170 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Crown Point, Valparaiso and Crete.
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9.6
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62 reviews
We had a great experience. My father was there for less than a month before he passed but everyone at Aviva was great. Kind & caring and we are grateful for the care they provided for my father. Since my...
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.
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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66 Floor plans available
9.6
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74 reviews
My family and I were concerned that our dad would not like the facility, but this was the first place we looked at and not even 15 minutes of walking around my dad said this is it. No need to look at any...
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.
Clarendale of Schererville is a top pet-friendly senior community in the Chicago metro area, providing independent living assisted living and memory care for our residents. Our convenient and comfortable suburban location features 177 units and is designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in...
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I have my Mom going to the day care here and have been very pleased with the care and service they’re providing. She seems to be happy and is content with the activities that they provide her. The food is...
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.
Lowell, IN is a close knit community, complete with an abundance of greenspace and full of friendly neighbors. Cedar Creek Health Campus is much the same, and is proud to offer residents of Lowell and the surrounding community a warm and welcoming place to call home. Residents will find many...
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26 reviews
They could come up with some more creative fun games for the residence that involve a little bit of physical movement, even for the ones in wheelchairs. There are so many options of games for everybody to be...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Spring Mill Health Campus has, overall, been a positive experience. My first impression of the campus itself was very nice. They have a beautiful garden that I think some of the long-term residents help to...
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.
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...
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...
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Cost of memory care in Shelby, IN
The average cost of senior living in Shelby is $4,718 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kouts, IN with an average of $4,814 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Shelby
Recent reviews for memory care in Shelby
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.
Brentwood at Hobart
5.0
The community is nice. The services they provide are for a reasonable price.
I find the staff to be helpful.
They have done a good job.
I was able to eat food with my loved one the first day. I believe my loved one enjoys the food, and would like to request specifically what they ...
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Residences at Deer Creek in Schererville, IN
5.0
Awesome place, keeps us updated always and my loved one enjoys it very much!
Shelby review score based on 40 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 6 Shelby memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shelby 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
Shelby review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shelby 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 40 reviews of 6 Shelby memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shelby 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.Shelby, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Shelby memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shelby memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shelby, 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 Shelby 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 Shelby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shelby, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
83.3%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
83.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shelby 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 Shelby Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shelby, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
83.3%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
83.3%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shelby 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 Shelby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shelby, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
83.3%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Shelby 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 Shelby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shelby, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shelby 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 Shelby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aviva Merrillville, StoryPoint Schererville and Residences at Deer Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shelby, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Shelby, Indiana. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shelby, Indiana is StoryPoint Schererville. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Shelby, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shelby, 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 Shelby, 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 Shelby, Indiana ranges from $51 to $13520. The average Memory Care cost in Shelby, Indiana is $4,718. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shelby, Indiana typically starts at $51. 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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Memory Care in Cities Near Shelby
- Crown Point, Indiana
- Valparaiso, Indiana
- Crete, Illinois
- Beecher, Illinois
- Schererville, Indiana
- St. John, Indiana
- Cedar Lake, Indiana
- Dyer, Indiana
- Medaryville, Indiana
- Hebron, Indiana
- Griffith, Indiana
- Dinwiddie, Indiana
- Beaverville, Illinois
- Hobart, Indiana
- Yeager, Illinois
- Illiana Heights, Illinois
- Klaasville, Indiana
- Hopkins Park, Illinois
- Saint Anne Woods, Illinois
- Leesville, Illinois
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