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Memory care in Gary offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Gary is about $5,520 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 10 communities, read 345 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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3434 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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86 reviews
9.6
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86 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
7%
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5%
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Everything is going very well at Storypoint. She loves it there. There are so many activities to keep her busy. I would recommend to others. The staff is exceptional working with the residents. [name...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Schererville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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9.4
Review score
52 reviews
9.4
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52 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
25%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
1 star
6%
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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.
At Windward Pointe Senior Living, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with comfortable apartment homes, outstanding social and recreational events and health and wellness programs that deliver a fun and dignified lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a...
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9.2
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68 reviews
9.2
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68 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
15%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
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3%
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This is a difficult decision. Research is essential and a place for mom helped give me options for my cousin. He has been at AVIVA for [time frame removed] and comfortable. He has moved into hospice with...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
AVIVA Merrillville is a newly renovated standalone Memory Care community in Merrillville, Indiana. We offer a variety of floor plans specially designed for memory care and respite care residents. We have the resources to support you in a safe, secure environment. Aviva Merrillville offers...
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8.8
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32 reviews
8.8
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32 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
13%
3 star
9%
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6%
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9%
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Based on the items you had in your survey, overall I was very impressed with deer creek, I would recommend highly to anyone looking for elderly care, the most important of all is my mom is happy .
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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66 Photos available
8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
29%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
29%
1 star
14%
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I had the pleasure of visiting a friend a couple times last week at the Merrillville location. I was very impressed with how the staff cared/ loved on her along with how clean the facility was. 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.
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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7.9
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52 reviews
7.9
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52 reviews
5 star
44%
4 star
40%
3 star
10%
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2%
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They were wonderful to my mother in law. But they, like so many facilities, are understaffed. Also, as we were settling in there, they had many director shifts. There seemed to be new administration all the...
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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5 star
51%
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3 star
10%
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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...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Making a decision to place a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you will ever have to make. At Beverly LivingCenters we encourage you to Tour, Talk, Question and Compare. We are a place to find peace in pressured times. Our doors are always open for you to tour with or without an...
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Cost of memory care in Gary, IN

The average cost of senior living in Gary is $5,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salt Creek Commons, IN with an average of $4,981 per month.

Memory care costs in Gary, IN, vs. nearby cities

Gary, IN
$5,520/mo

Memory care costs in Gary, IN, vs. state and national averages

Gary, IN
$5,520/mo
$5,060/mo
U.S. national average
$5,516/mo

Memory care costs in Gary, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,520/mo

Memory care costs in Gary, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,010/mo
Studio
$4,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,338/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,048/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,800/mo

Senior living costs in Gary vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gary, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGary, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$5,520/mo$5,060/mo$5,516/mo
Assisted Living$4,521/mo$4,006/mo$4,765/mo
Independent Living$2,479/mo$3,205/mo$4,180/mo
Memory Care
Gary, IN:$5,520/mo
Indiana:$5,060/mo
U.S.:$5,516/mo
Assisted Living
Gary, IN:$4,521/mo
Indiana:$4,006/mo
U.S.:$4,765/mo
Independent Living
Gary, IN:$2,479/mo
Indiana:$3,205/mo
U.S.:$4,180/mo
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Memory care costs in Gary, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Gary and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Gary, ININ stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Gary, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Gary have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gary, IN$5,651/mo$5,278/mo+7.1%
Indiana$5,839/mo$5,973/mo-2.2%
National$6,119/mo$5,815/mo+5.2%
Gary, IN
2024 average cost:$5,651/mo
2023 average cost:$5,278/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$5,839/mo
2023 average cost:$5,973/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$6,119/mo
2023 average cost:$5,815/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Gary

Recent reviews for memory care in Gary

St James Manor and Villas in Crete, IL

5.0
Things are going great since moving my mother-in-law in to this community. It has taken some time for her to adjust but she is getting there. She is happy there. The staff is wonderful and very caring, they work with the residents very well.

Brentwood at Hobart

5.0
The community is nice. The services they provide are for a reasonable price. I find the staff to be helpful. They have done a good job. I was able to eat food with my loved one the first day. I believe my loved one enjoys the food, and would like to request specifically what they ...
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Waterford Estates Senior Living in Hazel Crest, IL

5.0
The staff was great, there was a couple when we first got there that I didn't care for, but they weren't there long and the new girls that came in were more compassionate than the other 2. The move in was great, they helped get her bed setup .The communication was great from them. She enjoyed ...
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Gary review score based on 62 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 8 Gary memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gary review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Gary review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Gary, IN8 facilities
8.9
New Chicago, IN11 facilities
8.8
Lake Station, IN9 facilities

Review subcategories for Gary memory care

When memory care 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 62 reviews of 8 Gary memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Gary resident and family memory care 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.
Gary, IN averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.3
Care services
3.7
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Gary memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gary memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gary, 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 Gary memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Gary that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gary, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
87.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
69.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
27.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gary memory care

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 Gary Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gary, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
44.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
25.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gary memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gary, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
87.5%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
49.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
20.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Gary memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gary, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
87.5%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
87.5%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
22.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Gary memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Gary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gary, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
87.5%
52.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
75%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
75%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
45.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Gary

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Gary protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Schererville, Windward Pointe Senior Living and Aviva Merrillville are the top-rated memory care facilities near Gary, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 10 memory care facilities near Gary, Indiana. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Gary, Indiana are Residences at Coffee Creek, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Palos Heights Senior Living. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 10 memory care facilities near you in Gary, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Gary, Indiana, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Gary, Indiana, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Gary, Indiana ranges from $600 to $10080. The average Memory Care cost in Gary, Indiana is $5,520. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Gary, Indiana typically starts at $600. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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