There are 20 skilled nursing facilities serving Merrillville, Indiana. This includes 1 facility in Merrillville and 19 nearby. The average daily cost for skilled nursing in Indiana is around $239, with costs running between $149 and $480 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $7,164, with costs ranging from around $4,464 up to $14,400. The average yearly cost is $85,968, which is below the nationwide average of $91,584.
The cost for skilled nursing care in Merrillville, IN typically ranges from around $174 per day to $534 per day. The median cost is $304 per day, or about $110,596 annually.
Located within Lake County, Merrillville is a small city in Indiana. It is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area. While the surrounding metro area is home to 567,826 residents, there are 38,340 residing in the city itself. The senior community currently comprises around 25% of the overall population.
Merrillville has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $48,000 (the Indiana state average is $49,000). The median home price in Merrillville is $97,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $163,500. Merrillville also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 11.07%.
Merrillville has harsh mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city gets average amounts of precipitation each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Merrillville has moderate water quality, very poor air quality ratings, and a moderate rate of crime.