Where every day is filled with joy.

Life at AVIVA Merrillville is designed to be as safe and stimulating as possible for every resident in our care. Our purposely small and cozy quarters help foster a true homelike atmosphere while our specialized programs and emphasis on individual needs set a standard for memory care that is second to none.

Activity and Events

Explore AVIVA Merrillville’s enriching activities and events.

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Life here means living with confidence.

As an AVIVA Senior Living community, we offer the AVIVA Living With Confidence wellness program – a comprehensive initiative that helps ensure every memory care resident receives optimized care and the opportunity to live every day to its fullest.

Positive Psychology

Research reveals that positive psychology can alleviate depression and enhance well-being in older adults. Programs incorporating mindfulness, brain fitness, and spirituality redirect focus to positive life experiences, aiding seniors in coping with the challenges of aging.

Progressive Engineered Environment

We integrate advanced design and technology across all areas of the community, including innovative senior living spaces, electronic life safety programs, electrostatic sprayers for disinfection, and in-unit washers and dryers. A digital healthcare monitoring system collects health behavior data and facilitates communication with key staff members.

Movement

Enhancing physical vitality has numerous benefits for health, self-esteem, and socialization. We offer a wide range of physical activities tailored to older adults, including specialized fitness equipment, muscle strengthening and aerobic exercises, yoga, dance, stretching, walking and running programs, balance improvement to reduce the risk of falling, and access to physical therapy for injury recovery when necessary.

Medication Management

An Electronic Medication Administration Record (eMar) helps facilitate the distribution, tracking, and ordering of medications safely and efficiently. In partnership with local pharmacies and our onsite licensed nurse and med tech, the eMar software ensures the delivery of the right medication, at the right dose, and at the right time.

Sensory Design

Our community has been thoughtfully designed to engage all the senses, promoting vitality and engagement through aromatherapy, digital signage, and soothing music. Interactive technology connects residents and their families, while dining becomes a vibrant, social experience that fosters new friendships and healthy eating. The community’s dedicated TV channel keeps residents informed about events, menus, and activities.

Brain-Healthy Nutrition

We offer diverse and flavorful menus that are not only delicious but prioritize brain health and can help reduce the risk of memory decline. Our dietary focus is on whole foods, including leafy greens, vegetables, nuts, berries, whole grains, fish, poultry, and extra virgin olive oil.

Sleep

Sleep plays a vital role in the body’s cellular repair and rejuvenation process. Getting seven to nine hours of sleep is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and minimizing decline. A lack of sleep can negatively impact daily activities and reduce the quality of life for older adults. Our healthcare monitoring system is utilized to enhance sleep quality and promote overall wellness.

Hydration

Dehydration is the leading cause of hospitalization for seniors. This is why we make maintaining hydration a critical component of our overall wellness program. Residents have 24-hour access to water at stations throughout each community and water is served at every meal.

Real thoughts from real people.

In the end, the only people you need to hear from are our residents and their families. Here are a few words from those who have happily made us their home.
Individual personalized care where everyone is treated with love dignity & respect. Shavonna
On behalf of my family, I want to thank you and your team for the outstanding care you provide for our mom. From the day we first toured Maybelle Carter... I knew that this facility was special. Mom is fiercely independent and we thought that she would never accept residing in an assisted living facility.... It is a great comfort to know how much love you show her... Nick, resident family member
I was impressed with all of the Staff Members I saw, & can tell Residents are very peaceful & happy there at Maybelle Carter Living! Rebecca