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Caring Stars Winner
Residences at Deer Creek
401 U.S. 30, Schererville, IN 46375
"My sisters was a resident there. We could not have asked for better care, services or kind hearted people. The food was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,549
Assisted Living Communities in Hammond, IN
Hammond sits about 25 miles south of Chicago near Lake Michigan. The city and its surrounding...
areas offer 98 assisted living communities, including 98 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.
Our directory includes 2042 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Hammond, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars stars. Explore the reviews below to learn more.
98 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Victory Centre of South Chicago
3251 E 92nd St., Chicago, IL 60617
"Victory Centre of South Chicago was a lively place. The staff and the rooms were very nice. It almost had a hotel feel...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,260
Victory Centre of Roseland
10450 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
"I toured the Victory Centre of Roseland. The staff was very engaging and very informative. He let me know what would...
Assisted Living
$4,260
Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest
3701 W 183rd Strert, Hazel Crest, IL 60429
"We toured Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest. The tour was nice. It has everything we need. They introduced me to some...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,700
Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge
4150 Gatling Blvd., Country Club Hills, IL 60478
"Victory Centre of Sierra Ridge was clean and very friendly. I liked the rooms. I liked the activities they had. When I...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,695
High Point Residence
16301 S Brementowne Road, Tinley Park, IL 60477
"A friend of mine had been living here in Tinley Court for a couple of years now before I came in here, so I've been here...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Pricing unavailable
Bickford of Crown Point
140 E. 107th Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307
"Bickford of Crown Point was a very nice assisted living place. They're very friendly and I thought they had a lot to...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,258
Majestic Care of Saint Anthony
203 W Franciscan Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
"I had an in-person tour of Majestic Care of Saint Anthony. It's very nice, and it's not as expensive. They have...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
$2,800
Caring Stars Winner
Bickford of Tinley Park
17301 80th Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477
"We visited Bickford of Tinley Park and it's a very nice assisted living community. They showed me their activity...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,323
Two Hearts Homes for Seniors - Crown Point
1600 S Feather Rock Dr, Crown Point, IN 46356
"My grandmother moved to Two Hearts Homes for Seniors - Crown Point. It's a small community of only 15 bedrooms. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Brookdale Orland Park
16051 S La Grange Road, Orland Park, IL 60467
"The people at Brookdale Orland Park were very nice. They keep in touch with me regularly, and they’ve been very good to...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,455
Crown Point Christian Village
6685 E. 117th Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307
"I had a wonderful stay, the staff was kind and workers were very nice and facility was very clean. I highly recommend...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$3,846
Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park
10820 183Rd Street, Orland Park, IL 60467
"Evergreen Senior Living - Orland Park was very clean, very warm, and very bright. There were fireplaces all around. It...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,355
The Clare
55 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
"It was not difficult at all to enter in The Clare because their occupancy was only 40% or so. So, you could easily get...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$11,080
Victorian Village
12600 Renaissance Circle, Homer Glen, IL 60491
"Victorian Village is a very nice place. The staff is friendly. They're open and upfront and very helpful in the decision...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$5,165
Caring Stars Winner
Two Hearts Homes for Seniors
18220 Clark Street, Lowell, IN 46356
"Really liked the "home" feel of Two Hearts. It doesn't feel at all like a facility or a hospital. It was hard at first...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,000
Marian Village
15624 Marian Dr, Homer Glen, IL 60491
"Marian Village seems like a very good value; a lot is included. This one is run by the Franciscan Community. It's got...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$6,410
Cantata Adult Life Services
8700 West 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513
"I toured Cantata Adult Life Services. What I liked best was that it was very nice and modern. There's nothing I didn't...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$5,260
Belmont Village Lincoln Park
700 West Fullerton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
"My husband is going to go to Belmont Village Lincoln Park. Why we chose that one, was because of their more aggressive...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,450
Caring Stars Winner
Residences at Coffee Creek
2300 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304
"I normally don’t take the time to post reviews, but I felt compelled to share how wonderful our experience has been at...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,929
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Hammond, IN and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Hammond
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Hammond
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Indiana page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Hammond, IN
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Hammond
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Hammond
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.
