Many seniors in Hammond who wish to remain active benefit from residing in assisted living facilities that offer help with daily activities, such as meal preparation, housekeeping and local transportation. These communities are an attractive alternative to nursing homes when older adults need some support but not round-the-clock medical supervision. Assisted living in Hammond costs an average of $4,585 per month, which is about $200 more per month than the state average of $4,382.
Families can learn more about assisted living in Hammond in this guide. Information regarding costs as well as the pros and cons of living in the city are included. Free local resources to improve quality of life are also provided.
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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
(103 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
4.8
(37 reviews)
"We, as a family, tried to keep our Mother in home, but after she fell and broke her hip, our circumstances changed. We were familiar with Deer Creek while visiting another family member. We met with Jim and all the other Directors. Their help and ..."
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19715 Governors Highway, Flossmoor, IL, 60422
4.4
(31 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
(29 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
(9 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
"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
4.2
(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
4.2
(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
4.2
(47 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
4.6
(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
4.3
(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.
While Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey for 2020 doesn’t have direct cost information for Hammond, families can expect to see similar costs to Chicago, as Hammond is part of the Windy City’s greater metro area. The average here is $4,950, which is more than the averages for both Indiana and the United States overall.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in the Hammond area ($4,950) is higher than in many nearby cities. In Michigan City to the east, the average cost is about $400 less at $4,585. Further south in Lafayette, seniors can expect to pay about $4,790. Kankakee, which is just south of the Chicago area, has the closest prices to Hammond at an average of $4,841 per month.
Hammond
$4,950
Indiana
$4,382
The United States
$4,300
Michigan City
$4,585
Lafayette
$4,790
Kankakee, IL
$4,841
The most affordable type of care available to seniors in Hammond is adult day care, which costs an average of $1,614 per month. Both homemaker services and home health aide services have similar costs at $4,957 and $5,053. Home health aides may cost a bit more due to the additional medical services they provide. Nursing homes are the most expensive type of care in Hammond. A semiprivate room averages $8,076, and a private room averages $8,532 per month.
Homemaker Services
$4,957
Home Health Aide
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,614
Assisted Living Facility
$4,950
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,532
Note: Data for Hammond wasn’t available, so data for the Chicago area was used 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
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
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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