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4.4 / 5
139 family reviews
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Operator-managed listings
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Available locally
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Crime + safety data
Verified crime statistics for Merrillville, sourced from local law enforcement.
FBI Crime Data Explorer
Hospitals + nursing-home quality
Star ratings, inspection reports, and complaint history for nursing facilities in Indiana.
Medicare Care Compare
VA medical centers
Locate the nearest VA medical center, community-based outpatient clinic, or VA-approved provider in Indiana.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Indiana Medicaid + senior services
Eligibility, Home and Community Based Services waivers, and Area Agency on Aging contacts for Indiana.
Eldercare Locator (ACL.gov)
HUD Fair Market Rent
Federally-published rent benchmarks for the Merrillville area, used to price subsidized senior housing.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Pick the level of care first. Pricing, amenities, and the services available all vary by care type.
HC
Home care brings personal-care services and companionship into the senior's own home rather than moving them into a community.
AL
Assisted living provides personal care, meals, and daily support for seniors who need help with everyday tasks but not full medical supervision.
IL
Independent living is community housing for active seniors who want amenities, social life, and freedom from home upkeep without daily personal-care services.
SNF
A skilled nursing facility (SNF, often called a nursing home) provides 24-hour licensed medical care and rehabilitation for seniors with serious health conditions.
The cost of living in Indiana is 10 points below the national average. On average, the cost of a home is around $186,100, with utilities costing about slightly less than the national average, however, health and transportation are much cheaper a month compared to the rest of the country. . Overall, Indiana’s cost of living is much cheaper, with housing being almost half of what the national average is, compared to the rest of the country. If you’re looking to save money when you retire, this is a great place to look into, especially if you don’t want to move somewhere expensive.
100 = US average. Indiana statewide; Merrillville-specific data may vary.
Guides for families
Resource library
In 2027, the most you pay out of pocket for covered Part D drugs is $2,400, up from $2,100 this year. The standard deductible climbs to $700. Here is how the cap works, why it keeps rising, and how to keep your drug costs manageable.
Resource library
Almost no one uses it, but every Medicare drug plan has to offer it. The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan lets you pay your out-of-pocket drug costs in monthly installments instead of all at once at the pharmacy. It charges no interest and does not lower your bill. Here is who it helps in 2027, who should skip it, and what happens if you miss a payment.
Resource library
Insurers are pulling out of some Medicare Advantage markets and trimming benefits for 2027. Humana alone expects its exits to affect about 600,000 members. Here is what is confirmed, what is only expected, and the special rights you get if your plan is dropped.
Buying guide
Ten phones, more than 400 hours of testing, and a price range that runs from a $59 flip phone to the iPhone 17. We judged them on button size, how much a new owner has to learn, and how well the emergency features hold up.
Savings
Most U.S. airlines quietly dropped senior fares. We checked all 13 carriers against their own pages: which discounts are real in 2026, which are gone, and how to tell a senior fare from a regular one.
Savings
Compare senior grocery discounts at 13 chains, including age requirements, shopping days, and exclusions. Learn how to confirm local participation and request savings at checkout.
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