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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Station, IN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Lake Station, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Lake Station or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Lake Station.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Lake Station for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Lake Station area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood and West Pullman.
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It's not worth the money for my loved one's level of care and I'm sure the staff are aware but they would rather keep getting paid. They are nice people, but my loved one and other residents feel differently...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Virginia Place is located just south of Forest Hill Park in the small town of Merrillville Indiana. Merrillville is located just 15 minutes south of Lake Michigan which is a popular recreational destination for our residents and their families. Our beautiful community is a single story building...
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My mother is a resident at StoryPoint Schererville and we are very happy with everything. Most importantly, we go home knowing that our mother is going to be cared for. I would recommend StoryPoint...
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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46 reviews
Staff are friendly. I live in a villa and take care of the cleaning myself. Communication with family is fine. Move in was alright. I haven't had any meals, I cook for myself.
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.
It's A Wonderful Senior Life At Rittenhouse Village, Our Philosophy is Different We're creating a resident-focused senior living community with you and your well-being in mind. At Rittenhouse Village At Portage, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with...
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4 reviews
After our mom passed away in 2022, our Dad finally made the decision to look into an assisted living facility in January of 2023.He wanted to stay in Portage near his church and friends. Our first place we...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
About the facility: Miller’s Senior LivingAt Miller’s Senior Living, we tailor our care to your exact needs, whether you are completely self-sufficient and simply looking for maintenance-free living or require some assistance with daily activities like dressing, showering, or remembering to take...
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Our Mother passed away recently, after spending the last 15 months of her life in Assisted Living of Brentwood of Hobart. I cannot say enough good things about Brentwood. The staff were outstanding, caring,...
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.
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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[name removed] and the staff at Wyndmoor go above and beyond for my Mom. So very impressed and touched about the care my Mom is receiving there. So very thankful for them! I can rest easy know she is in good...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Wyndmoor of Portage is an independent and assisted living community in Portage, Indiana. With the quintessential charm of the Midwest, Portage is a small town just a short drive from Lake Michigan and the Indiana Dunes. Yet, Portage is also only an hour away from Chicago and all it has to...
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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
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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.
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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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...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Lake Station, IN
The average cost of senior living in Lake Station is $3,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beverly Shores, IN with an average of $3,780 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Station
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Station
Waterford Estates Senior Living in Hazel Crest, IL
3.1
I believe families should know that they will need to be present and helpful to their loved one. If the person is not fully able of making their own sound decisions, and is not able to advocate for themselves, it might not be the place for them. They will need to be able to clean their own ...
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Brentwood at Hobart
4.9
They have all been good. My loved one was in there for repsite care, and was well taken care of. There was no issues with the staff, and it's a good place. My loved one did not complain about the food.
Two Hearts Homes for Seniors in Lowell, IN
5.0
This was a very good experience. The ratio of caregivers to residents is good. I haven't come up with one thing yet that I don't care for. I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones.
The community is very flexible when in comes to meals. They will assist the ...
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Lake Station review score based on 56 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 56 reviews of 11 Lake Station assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lake Station review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Lake Station review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lake Station assisted living
When assisted living 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 56 reviews of 11 Lake Station assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Station resident and family assisted living 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.Lake Station, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Lake Station assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Station assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Station, 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 Lake Station assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lake Station 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
72.7%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.5%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.8%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Station assisted living
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 Lake Station Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Station, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.7%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
45.5%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
40.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Station assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake Station partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Station, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
72.7%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Station assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake Station communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Station, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.7%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Station assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lake Station offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Station, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
81.8%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
81.8%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
81.8%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Station
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lake Station protect seniors.
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