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Aviva Merrillville

7900 Rhode Island St, Merrillville, IN

Memory Care

4.369 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Aviva Merrillville

Aviva Merrillville is a senior living community located in the charming town of Merrillville, Indiana. Just a short drive from city parks and a lively downtown area, our community offers residents days they can look forward to. Our community was built on several cornerstones that we believe make us the perfect place to live — including peace of mind with our high staff-to-resident ratio, personalized care, and…

Family and resident feedback

4.3 out of 5 from 69 reviews

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★★★★★

Critical

Needs new management

This place has gone downhill the last year. If anyone would like a true picture of how things are run then you should come on a weekend or after 5 on a weekday. Depends on who’s working. It could be so much better. I would seriously put a camera in your loved one’s room. You’ll see what I’m talking about. It’s funny that after a negative review it’s employees that post positive comments.

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Cleanliness
3.0 / 5
Friendliness
3.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Care Services
3.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
RPSApril 19, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Aviva Merrillville

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 guidance from AVIVA Thanks for your help.

AnonymousSeptember 3, 2025

★★★★★

Critical

Good local memory care facility.

Some staff really care about the patients and some are there just for a paycheck. I would recommend.

AnonymousJune 26, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Aviva is a place where my mother is genuinely cared for both physically and emotionally

Nurses and aids are great. The activities director is fantastic. Overall I am very happy with the care my mom is receiving at Aviva.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousJune 9, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Great Place For Your Loved Ones!

The staff is amazing. They treat everyone with kindness & go above & beyond to be helpful. The entire staff, especially the nurses & aids & the cleaning staff & maintenance staff, interact with each of the residents making them feel like they are at home. I would recommend this facility to anyone. They communicate with the family & take time to explain things.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousMarch 31, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

My father is doing very well!!!

My father is doing very well. His sugar is under control. with all the legalities going on and getting the guardianship and being a temporary guardian is not easy. The only problem we have is that when we needed a physicians report, nurse practitioner filled it out and we really needed a physician to fill it out for court. My father enjoys it. They have a lot of movie nights entertainment and games. He loves the food and his room is very nice but he’s not very clean so he gets to help. He needs to make sure he is c

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Candace ZFebruary 13, 2025

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Memory Care
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 6, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • Pureed Meals
  • Gluten-free
  • Room Service
  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • High Acuity Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Housekeeping

Activities & engagement

  • Live Musical Performances
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Bible Study Group
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Wii Bowling
  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Art Classes
  • Current Events Club
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Christian Services
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Holiday Parties
  • Catholic Services
  • Walking Club
  • Other Religious Services
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Sensory-based Programs
  • Forever Fit
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Gardening Club
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Trivia Games
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Outside Patio
  • Barber Shop
  • Private Bath
  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Garden View
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked August 6, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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