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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Merriam, IN
If you’re looking for assisted living in Merriam, 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 Merriam or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Merriam.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Merriam for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 5 assisted living facilities in the Merriam 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 Log Cabin Park, Ansley Acres and Northcrest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Fort Wayne, Auburn and Huntertown.
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5 stars for all. I was so impressed with Autumn Trace in Columbia City and all of the staff that I stopped looking any further, I knew that this was the place. The location of the facility, the newness,...
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.
Autumn Trace of Columbia City opened on a sunny August day in 2021. We are a privately owned company with Hoosier roots. When you come for your tour, it will become clear that our goal is to make you feel like you are home. Your family and friends can visit you in the comfort of your apartment...
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The nurses are very helpful with my mother. While the meals are not as carb friendly for diabetics as we would like, the nurses help her with her meal choices to try to reduce the amount of carbs in her...
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.
Chandler Place is located just south of the small town of Kendallville, Indiana. We are three miles south of Bixler Lake. Kendallville has many options for entertainment including public parks and several annual festivals. We make sure our residents have the opportunity to take part in community...
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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: 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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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Merriam, IN
The average cost of senior living in Merriam is $3,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cromwell, IN with an average of $3,396 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merriam, IN vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Merriam, IN vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Merriam, IN by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merriam, IN
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What families are saying about assisted living in Merriam
Recent reviews for assisted living in Merriam
Astral at Auburn
4.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Astral at Auburn and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. We moved her here from a different facility where things were not going as well. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, care services, meals and activities are ...
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Chapman Place in Fort Wayne, IN
4.1
I feel my loved one is safe there. They are good at communicating changes in his condition. He likes the food, which is important. It's clean overall, although they've had some staffing shortages with housekeeping.
Georgetowne Place in Fort Wayne, IN
4.1
Georgetown Place has such a family feel to it, that was the main reason we chose this facility over others.
It is a great place to live.
Merriam assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriam assisted living 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 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 Merriam 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
60%
51.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
33.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merriam 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 Merriam Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
50.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
40.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriam 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 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
40%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
39.3%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriam 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 Merriam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
30.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
60%
35.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merriam 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 Merriam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
33.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46%
Dances
Dances
60%
28.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
23.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merriam
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 Merriam protect seniors.
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The Village at Pine Valley, Georgetowne Place and Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merriam, Indiana. See full list of communities.
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