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The Activities director for memory care, [name removed], is an energic, loving, and caring person and they should be thankful they have her! The furnishings, especially the chairs, need replacing.
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.
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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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.
Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...
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Great overall experience. his wasn't easy for my parents but [name removed] with the facility made them feel welcomed and included from day 1. It was a great choice for our whole family and we are so...
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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9.6
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From the receptionist all the way down the line, everyone is top notch and truly care for for our loved one. I sleep well at night knowing the care she is receiving. She is truly happy there, and says it...
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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9.4
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Virginia Place was the best choice of the facilities that I toured. The staff were nice and responsive, and there was a lot of activities available for the residents.
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 father has been a resident at Miller Senior Living, Assited living in Portage, IN for over a year. The staff are wonderful, very attentive and caring for every resident. The facility is very clean! It is...
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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[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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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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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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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in New Chicago, IN

The average cost of senior living in New Chicago is $4,037 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ogden Dunes, IN with an average of $3,878 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Chicago, IN vs. nearby cities

New Chicago, IN
$4,037/mo
$4,006/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Chicago, IN vs. the state and national average

New Chicago, IN
$4,037/mo
$3,855/mo
U.S. national average
$4,618/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in New Chicago vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,037/mo
$4,921/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in New Chicago, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,916/mo
Studio
$3,970/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,732/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,877/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in New Chicago over time

New Chicago, ININ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in New Chicago, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in New Chicago.

What families are saying about assisted living in New Chicago

Recent reviews for assisted living in New Chicago

Brentwood at Hobart

4.0
There's always room for improvement, but overall, especially with the new head of nursing and Director of the facility they did a pretty good job.

Residences at Deer Creek in Schererville, IN

5.0
My sister lived here and we absolutely loved it. When we visited her, all she talked about was how wonderful the food was and couldn't believe how much better it was after being in the hospital for three weeks. The nursing staff were very attentive to all her needs and she found the visits from ...
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St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL

4.5
My loved one stayed there for only a month, but he seemed to enjoy it a lot. The food was pretty good, but the activities were what made his stay so nice. The CNA and Nurse Staff the work in the ALU are nice and they seem to really care about the people they care for. He liked being able to ...
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New Chicago review score based on 73 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 73 reviews of 12 New Chicago assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Chicago 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

New Chicago review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
New Chicago, IN12 facilities
6.9
Lake Station, IN13 facilities
7.4
Hobart, IN19 facilities

Review subcategories for New Chicago 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 73 reviews of 12 New Chicago assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New Chicago 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.
New Chicago, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.4
4.1
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New Chicago assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Chicago assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Chicago, 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 New Chicago 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 New Chicago that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Chicago, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
33.6%
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
83.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Chicago 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 New Chicago Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Chicago, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Chicago 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 New Chicago partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Chicago, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
75%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in New Chicago 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 New Chicago communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Chicago, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
42%
Room service
Room service
50%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Chicago 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 New Chicago offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Chicago, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in New Chicago

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 New Chicago protect seniors.

Learn about Indiana Assisted Living regulations

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Residences at Coffee Creek, Rittenhouse Village At Portage and Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near New Chicago, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 14 assisted living facilities near New Chicago, Indiana. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in New Chicago, Indiana are StoryPoint Schererville, Sunrise of Flossmoor and Waterford Estates Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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