Golden Living Center-Merrillville

8800 Virginia Place, Merrillville IN, 46410

Resident Review Score
5
|
Average
Starting price

$1,729

For this area
$$$
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Golden Living Center-Merrillville is a nursing home in Merrillville, IN, with 164 certified beds. Golden Living Center-Merrillville is a senior care company operated by Golden LivingCenters. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. Golden Living Center-Merrillville offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Golden Living Center-Merrillville offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,729 and range up to $8,850 per month. The average price in the community is $5,290, which is greater than the average cost of $5,060 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.0 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 0.6 by an LPN) and 2.1 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 17 hospitals within 25 miles of Golden Living Center-Merrillville. The two closest hospitals are Pinnacle Hospital, which is 0.5 miles away, and Franciscan Health Crown Point, which is 4.7 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 2, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The quality rating for this facility is 5 and the staff rating is 1.

Some of the key amenities available at Golden Living Center-Merrillville are:

  • Washer & Dryer in Unit
  • Outdoor Areas
  • Pet Friendly
  • Housekeeping

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(219) 736-1310

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Saint Anthony

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Resident Review Score
6.1
|
Good

Starting price

$2,500

Pricing for Golden Living Center-Merrillville

$5,060Avg. Local Starting Price
Golden Living Center-Merrillville$1,729

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$5,423
  • In Chicago$5,060
  • In IN$4,850

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Resident Review Score
5
|
Average
#2 in Merrillville, IN
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved5
Loved6
Good1
Average0
Below Average15

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received numerous positive reviews, highlighting the compassionate care and dedication of its staff towards patients and their families. Many reviewers praised the improvements made under new management, particularly noting the enhanced level of customer service, the quality of nursing care, and the engagement in physical therapy and activities for residents. The transformation of the facilities, including renovations like new flooring and the introduction of live entertainment, was also commended for creating a more inviting and comfortable environment. Families expressed gratitude for the respectful and patient approach to care, especially for loved ones with challenging conditions such as dementia. The sense of community and the efforts of the staff to provide emotional and practical support were frequently mentioned as key strengths.
However, some reviewers noted concerns such as frequent changes in the workforce, suggesting issues with staff retention. Despite these challenges, the community has made significant strides in improving the care and environment for its residents. The dedication of the staff, from the kitchen team to nursing and housekeeping, has been acknowledged by several reviewers, illustrating the positive impact these efforts have on both residents and their families. The emphasis on creating a welcoming community atmosphere, alongside the continuous striving for improvement, appears to be a central theme in the feedback received.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Golden Living Center-Merrillville

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

164
153.3

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
2.5

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.6

Local Avg

quality

3
3.2

Local Avg

staff

1
2.3

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
3.2

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.1

Local Avg

fines

0
3.8

Local Avg

amount of fines

$0
$111,623

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.4

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3.3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
2.9

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

56
50.9

Local Avg

registered nurses

64
47.1

Local Avg

administrators who left

2
0.8

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE - MERRILLVILLE CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Individual

  • Federal Provider Number

    155362

  • Provider SSA county code

    440

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    July 06, 1990

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Golden Living Center-Merrillville

Washer & Dryer in Unit
Outdoor Areas
Pet Friendly
Housekeeping

Accommodations

Wifi

Garden

Outdoor Areas

Telephones

Washer & Dryer In Unit

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Library & Computer Lounge

Rehabilitation Gym

Additional Features

Chapel

Pet Friendly

Care

Dental Care

Dialysis

Hospice

IV Therapy

Medication Management

Nursing Care

Occupational Therapy

Outpatient Therapy

Physical, Occupational And Speech Therapy

Podiatry Services

Speech Therapy

Services

Housekeeping

On-site Maintenance Personnel

Hospitals

Pinnacle Hospital

9301 Connecticut Dr

Distance: 0.5 miles

Vibra Hospital Of Northwestern Indiana

9509 Georgia St

Distance: 0.8 miles

Regional Mental Health Center

8555 Taft St

Distance: 2.0 miles

Churches

Catholic Diocese of Gary

9292 Broadway, Merrillville

Distance: 0.6 miles

St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and Pavilion

9191 Mississippi Street, Merrillville

Distance: 0.7 miles

Church Edge

105 West 86th Avenue, Merrillville

Distance: 0.7 miles

Resident Review Score
7
|
Loved
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