Hammond sits about 25 miles south of Chicago near Lake Michigan. The city and its surrounding areas offer 32 assisted living communities, including 4 within city limits. In 2024, these senior living residences charge around $6,500 per month. For comparison, the typical monthly rate in Indiana stands at $5,013, while the national norm is $5,350.
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5620 Sohl Ave, Hammond, IN, 46320
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My tour of Silver Birch of Hammond was a pretty nice experience. It was a very nice place. It was clean and fresh. It didn't smell like a nursing home. When you go through the front doors there's a sitting area, and then the hallway where all the com..."
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200 Russell St #101, Hammond, IN, 46320
17400 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL, 60429
4.4
(105 reviews)
"We visited Waterford Estates Senior Living. Everybody who worked there, including the one in charge of showing everybody around knew all residents' names. It was very clean. The rooms were very nice. They were excellent. They had an activity room, po..."
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401 U.S. 30, Schererville, IN, 46375
4.7
(39 reviews)
"My sisters was a resident there. We could not have asked for better care, services or kind hearted people. The food was amazing especially after she had been in the hospital for weeks. Her first comment after eating the chef's breakfast was, can I ha..."
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19715 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, IL, 60422
4.4
(32 reviews)
"Sunrise of Flossmoor was very nice. I like the look overall. Inside and outside were very homey. I love the security. When I got there, I buzzed in, and there was a camera in the front. They talked to me through the camera before they let me in. I li..."
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3701 W 183rd Strert, Hazel Crest, IL, 60429
4.3
(30 reviews)
"Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest was very clean and very nice. They're very pricey, but they provide you with everything. The rooms were very nicely kept and furnished. The staff was very friendly and very accommodating, and everybody was happy t..."
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3633 Breakers Drive, Olympia Fields, IL, 60461
4.6
(21 reviews)
"My friend decided to stay at Sunrise of Olympia Fields. It is very well managed, and they take a lot of interest in what is going to satisfy the residents that live there. It has a very friendly atmosphere there. The people are on a first-name basis ..."
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3251 E 92nd St., Chicago, IL, 60617
4.7
(11 reviews)
"I will say this JUST WALK IN!!! The energy of this place is amazing. The staff is amazing , friendly, loving and kind. My mother has made new friendships and that's what my family was looking for. Lauren will help you from start to finish with the a..."
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7770 Burr Street, Schererville, IN, 46375
4.9
(10 reviews)
"Stepanie.....Awesome.!!.... Dawn........Awesome! Brooke...awesome! I chose this place for my parents because the entire environment felt genuine and fun for seniors. Thanks to the names above who made it happen. Story Point, as a business owner I ..."
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1546 West Water Street, Blue Island, IL, 60406
4.1
(15 reviews)
"I toured the Prairie Green at Fay's Point. It was a great and impressive place. The staff was very knowledgeable, very engaging, very thorough with all the information. The tour was great. The facilities are great. I even toured one of the units. The..."
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1040 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411
4.1
(12 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing. It's supportive living. They have a lot of activities, and they have a lot of assistance for seniors with meals and just overall personal care. They'll help her with bathing, with washing..."
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10450 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60628
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I chose Victory Centre of Roseland for my aunt because I just fell in love with it. It is very welcoming and pleasant. Every employee that I came across was very nice. Now that my aunt is there, they are so helpful with her. I'm so happy she's gettin..."
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4150 Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills, IL, 60478
4.1
(6 reviews)
"We chose the Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge for my mom. I toured there twice: once with my husband and another with my mom. I love everything I've seen so far. They took me on a tour of the actual room she was in. We met some of the residents there. ..."
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16300 Louis Ave, South Holland, IL, 60473
4.1
(48 reviews)
"I went to Celebrate South Holland. What I liked least is that the studio apartment is tinier than what I expected. What I liked best was it was a homey, warm, and welcoming type of place. My sister was with me, and she said it felt really great when ..."
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8253 Virginia Street, Merrillville, IN, 46410
4.5
(25 reviews)
"Mother has moved into Virginia Place. It's nice, clean, and kept up. They have a day room and a little courtyard where they could sit outside. The staff are friendly. They're taking care of my mother's health care needs. It's not like the last facili..."
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2320 West 113Th Place, Chicago, IL, 60643
4.2
(27 reviews)
"I toured Smith Village. The rooms were nice and the activities were nice. Everyone seemed really friendly and helpful, so those werethe pros. But the con is that they don't provide any lift assistance, so that ruled that out. The appliances they offe..."
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7250 Arthur Blvd, Merrillville, IN, 46410
4.1
(22 reviews)
"I visited the Towne Centre to see my grandma and my great aunt. It was a great place. Everything was up to date and clean. The staff was very kind, very nice, and courteous. They took very good care of my grandma while she was there. There were alway..."
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2681 Route 394, Crete, IL, 60417
4.8
(11 reviews)
"My Mom has lived at Village Woods for a going on 6 years. She loves it there. All the staff is so friendly and nice to her. She has been in Assisted Living for almost 4 years. She loves the activities, getting her hair done and manicures. The Nurs..."
READ MOREHammond’s assisted living facilities are licensed and regulated by the Division of Long Term Care within Indiana’s Department of Health. This department is responsible for conducting health surveys at assisted living communities and addressing complaints from residents and other individuals. Laws and regulations are located in Indiana Code 16-28-2.
Data from the Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey shows Hammond to be a relatively expensive city for assisted living. Local prices are approximately $1,150 higher than the national norm and $1,487 above Indiana's median cost. Seniors can also find lower rates in nearby areas. Estimated prices drop to $5,913 per month in Michigan City and $4,456 in Fort Wayne. Meanwhile, Indianapolis offers even lower rates at about $3,99
Hammond
$6,500
Indiana
$5,013
The United States
$5,350
Michigan City
$5,913
Fort Wayne
$4,456
Indianapolis
$3,993
Hammond features a wide range of senior care prices. Assisted living is more expensive than adult day health care, which costs approximately $2,123 per month, but it's cheaper than nursing home care, which costs about $8,669. Similarly, in-home care presents a more affordable alternative at about $5,720, while home health care is slightly more expensive at $6,578.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$6,578
Adult Day Health Care
$2,123
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$8,669
Note: Since data for Hammond is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Chicago, IL, instead.
Hammond seniors have access to three state-funded programs that may help cover assisted living expenses, including the Indiana Residential Care Assistance Program, Medicaid and the Medicaid Aged and Disabled 1915 (c) waiver program.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
Seniors in Hammond who either live in assisted living or are looking for an assisted living community to call home have access to many free resources. State and local government agencies advocate for residents’ rights and assist with benefits, while private organizations can help families locate facilities and ways to pay for them.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long Term Care Ombudsman | (219) 794-1829 | Hammond seniors can contact Indiana’s Long Term Care Ombudsman to complain about their assisted living facility or get assistance with various issues. Ombudsmen are responsible for advocating for the rights of assisted living residents, resolving quality of care and quality of life concerns and working with friends and family to resolve issues. There is a statewide office and a local contact in Crown Point run by Northwest Indiana Community Action Corporation. |
| Indiana Assisted Living Association | (317) 733-2390 | The Indiana Assisted Living Association (INALA) offers free assistance to seniors in Hammond looking for an assisted living facility. They have a step-by-step guide that gives families valuable information about what to look for in an assisted living facility and how to pay for it. INALA also advocates for residents and facilities on a policy level by communicating with the city, state and federal government. |
| Lake County Veterans Service Office | (219) 755-3285 | Veterans and their surviving spouses in Hammond may be able to pay for assisted living through VA benefits. The Lake County Veterans Service Office can help seniors get these funds by providing information and helping with applications. They can help with pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits, both of which can pay for assisted living. LCVSO can also obtain addresses and forms needed to obtain benefits from other federal agencies, including the SSA. |
Hammond-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Indiana are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Roxanne
5.0
Review of Silver Birch of Hammond
My tour of Silver Birch of Hammond was a pretty nice experience. It was a very nice place. It was clean and fresh. It didn't smell like a nursing home. When you go through the front doors there's a...
Assisted Living
Denise
4.0
Review of Silver Birch of Hammond
We toured the assisted living at Silver Birch of Hammond. The place was nice. It wasn't extravagant, but the clientele is a mix of different cultures. The facility was clean. They have 1-bedrooms...
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