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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Merrillville, IN for 2024

Located in Indiana's Lake County, Merrillville is home to around 36,000 residents. The community offers a warm and welcoming environment for seniors, who make up 18% of the population. It's also well-equipped to serve seniors' wellness needs. Health care is affordable compared to the U.S. average, and residents have access to several top facilities, including Methodist Hospitals and Pinnacle Hospital Crown Point. Those who need daily medical support may consider transitioning to one of the area's nursing homes, which cost an average of $8,456 per month.

While these costs are higher than fees for other long-term care options, nursing homes provide the most comprehensive scope of care. They offer 24-hour supervision from highly trained staff and a wide spectrum of health services, including wound care, medication administration and rehabilitative therapies. Seniors who don't require this specialized care may consider other care options, such as assisted living and home care.

This guide is intended to aid seniors and families in their long-term care journey by providing information about nursing homes, including average costs and options for financial assistance. It also includes a list of several resources in the Merrillville area that offer information and free supportive services.

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Nursing Home Costs in Merrillville, IN

The average cost of nursing homes in Merrillville is $8,456 for semiprivate accommodations. Private rooms typically cost $9,034 per month.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Nursing home costs in Merrillville are over $1,180 higher than the state average and about $550 more expensive than rates in the average American city. While costs in South Bend are similar ($8,366), other cities are less expensive. Costs in Elkhart are $345 less per month than in Merrillville, and Lafayette is even more affordable, with rates that are about $1,100 less. Indianapolis sees even lower rates at $7,057 per month.

Merrillville

$8,456

Indiana

$7,270

United States

$7,908

South Bend

$8,366

Elkhart

$8,111

Lafayette

$7,300

Indianapolis

$7,057

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Additional care options are available to suit seniors with different needs. Assisted living is a residential care option that's over $4,800 less expensive than nursing care, though the services are much less specialized. Alternatively, seniors may wish to age in place at home. In-home care and home health care are suitable options in these circumstances. Both cost less at $5,625 per month; however, home health care includes skilled nursing support in addition to the personal care assistance provided by in-home care. 

In-Home Care

$5,625

Home Health Care

$5,625

Assisted Living Facility

$3,617

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$8,456

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$9,034

Note: Data for Merrillville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Michigan City, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Merrillville, IN

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren't available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about local financial assistance programs for seniors.

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