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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake County, IN
Assisted living costs in Lake County average about $4,047 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 20 communities in Lake County. Our detailed directory has 371 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Tinley Park, Chesterton and Hobart.
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Although Wittenberg Village has experienced some recent changes, the community is a perfect fit for my mom and the other residents. The activities keep her busy, and she really enjoys all of the extra...
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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We were impressed from the first visit with staff, activities and food quality. (This is a biggie) staff has been very helpful as mom transferred from asst living in memory care.
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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19 reviews
I'd rate all areas 5 except for cleanliness. Housekeeping could do a better job keeping my mother's room clean. It took mom awhile to feel comfortable participating in activities, but now she loves going. ...
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.
Saint Anthony, a crucial community partner in the Crown Point area, offers a full range of services and treatments, from Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Pastoral Care, and Child Care. Every Saint Anthony resident enjoys private accommodations. These...
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37 reviews
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
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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.
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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8.9
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4 reviews
My mother absolutely loves it here. The staff is phenomenal. My mother feels important and knows everyone cares about her wellbeing. She is social and made many new friends. Everything has been perfect for...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Park Place of St. John is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living,...
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29 reviews
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...
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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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8.5
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12 reviews
Two hearts is an amazing assisted living facility. When looking into a place, there is no place as good as your own home but Two hearts truly comes super close and I highly recommend it! I never thought I...
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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8.4
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49 reviews
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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8.0
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3 reviews
We chose Sheffield Manor Assisted Living over other places that we looked at because it looked less "medical". What sticks out most here is the people. The community of people are very nice and accepting as...
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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7.3
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22 reviews
The communication leaves something to be desired. Nursing staff communicates well most of the time, but the business side is not good at all. Also, they have lost 3 deliveries. 2 were replaced, while one ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Count on Crown Point Christian Village to help you live better and age with grace. On our scenic 70-acre campus in Crown Point, Indiana, you’ll find a welcoming, serene and safe Christian community that feels like home. You’ll make new friends and stay close to family. And with all of your needs...
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7.0
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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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6 reviews
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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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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48 reviews
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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16 reviews
Unable to answer the meals and dining service since my mom was on a nectar thick liquid diet due to swallowing difficulties. Small unit with good sight lines to keep an eye on the residents. Dining/activity...
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.
Cedarhurst of Dyer, lead by our Executive Director with over 25 years of experience in Senior Living, truly provides person-centered care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with the needed support that is as unique as they are. Whether 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Symphony of Crown Point offers seniors a licensed assisted living community in Crown Point, IN that they can call home. This community provides an excellent location to those seniors who are looking for a safe and caring place to call home. Crown Point is a part of Lake County, and it offers much...
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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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Cost of assisted living in Lake County, IN
The average cost of senior living in Lake County is $4,047 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ogden Dunes, IN with an average of $3,854 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake County, IN vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake County, IN vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake County, IN by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Lake County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake County, IN
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Medicare and Medicaid in Indiana
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lake County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake County
Park Place of St John in St. John, IN
4.6
The staff at Park Place of St John is wonderful. The facility is so clean and secure. My mom has made many new friends and that is great. She also takes advantage of many of the activities and outings that they have available for the residents. I would highly recommend Park Place of St John to ...
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Bickford of Tinley Park
5.0
Our experience with Bickford of Tinley Park has been very good and the cleanliness of the community is very impressive. The staff members have exceeded every one of our expectations, we cannot say enough good things about them. The meals are really good and they offer a good amount of ...
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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.
Lake County review score based on 103 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 103 reviews of 18 Lake County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lake County 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 County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lake County 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 103 reviews of 18 Lake County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake County 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 County, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
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Lake County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake County, 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 County 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 County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake County, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
76.5%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.2%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lake County 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 County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake County, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.6%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.8%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake County 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 County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake County, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
76.5%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
58.8%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
35.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake County 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 County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake County, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.7%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
88.2%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
41.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake County 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 County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
88.2%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
52.9%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
94.1%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.7%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70.6%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
88.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
47.1%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
58.8%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.2%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake County
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 County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wittenberg Village, a CCRC, Residences at Coffee Creek and Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake County, Indiana. See full list of communities.
There are 20 assisted living facilities near Lake County, Indiana. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lake County, 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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Assisted Living in Cities Near Lake County
- Tinley Park, Illinois
- Chesterton, Indiana
- Hobart, Indiana
- Munster, Indiana
- Homewood, Illinois
- Matteson, Illinois
- South Holland, Illinois
- Gary, Indiana
- Hammond, Indiana
- Crestwood, Illinois
- Schererville, Indiana
- Valparaiso, Indiana
- Lansing, Illinois
- Dolton, Illinois
- Calumet City, Illinois
- Highland, Indiana
- Merrillville, Indiana
- Crown Point, Indiana
- Frankfort, Illinois
- Blue Island, Illinois
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