Sterling House of Merrillville

Indiana Senior Living at its Finest

Sterling House of Merrillville located in Merrillville, Indiana provides care and Personalized Assisted Living options for seniors. We take time to know your life stories, your family, your friends and your dreams. The emphasis is on providing a wonderful assisted living lifestyle, allowing you to do what you can and helping you remain as independent as possible.

Beautiful & Comfortable Surroundings

Sterling House is an intimate, single-story building designed and built to provide comfort, beauty and privacy, with...

• Private apartments
• Charming, home-like community settings
• Areas for socializing, dining and entertaining
• Easy access for those with limited mobility

Personalized Assisted Living

At Sterling House we partner with each resident to create a personalized plan, tailored for their specific needs. Senior Living in Indiana has never been better. Our process is unique to Brookdale Senior Living and offers...

• Service fees based on need
• Delivering quality service and care to each individual
• Regular review of service plans to meet residents' changing needs
• Trained staff to assist with activities of daily living, 24/7:
  
  
  • Bathing/showering
  • Clothing selection
  • Dressing assistance
  • Grooming
  • Hygiene
  • Mobility/transferring
  • Dining assistance

Keeping Life Vibrant

Integral to life at Sterling House are the programs, outings and opportunities for our residents to engage physically, socially and with purpose. Our philosophy incorporates resident's individual interests, as well as opportunities that allow them to make meaningful contributions to each other and to the community, if they so desire.

We invite you to come experience Personalized Assisted Living at Sterling House of Merrillville today. Experience the difference of Indiana senior living at its best!

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• Services and Care Provided 
  Sterling House of Merriville offers Personalized Assisted Living services for seniors
• Personalized Service Assessment and Plan
  Our personalized assessment evaluates your individual needs and preferences. Then we customize a service plan to meet those needs and preferences. Your personalized plan is based upon the amount of time it takes to provide quality services. Therefore, you only pay for what you need and want.
• Assistance with Personal Needs
  Our trained staff is there to assist you with your personal needs, in the privacy of your suite/apartment. We provide assistance with – Bathing or showering, selection of clothing, dressing assistance, grooming, hygiene, mobility and transferring and dining assistance.
• Ambulation & Escort Services
  We will escort you to meals and activities within the building.
• Three nutritious and appetizing meals served daily
  We provide you with breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. All of the meals we offer are selected by a registered dietician to ensure optimal nutritional value.
• Snacks available throughout the day
• Housekeeping Services
  We clean your suite/apartment regularly and take out the trash when needed.
• Personal Laundry Services
  We launder your personal items, linens and towels and change your bed linens. You may do some or all of your own laundry in the complimentary washers/dryers.
• Continence Management
  We offer a comprehensive continence management program – from reminders to scheduling to assistance.
• Nursing Services 
  Healthcare staff on site 24 hours a day. 
• Ongoing monitoring of residents’ health status
• Medication Support
  Our staff provides comprehensive medication support – from medication reminders to standby assistance to administering medications.
• Life Enrichment Programming
  Our programs and outings are specially designed with residents’ individual interests and capability levels in mind – from wellness programs to outings to fitness and educational programs to cultural and social events – there is something for everyone.
• Trained Staff on site 24 hours a day
• Specialized intervention programs
  We know that good monitoring and intervention in specific areas can help avoid illness and/or injury and improve quality of life for our residents. For this we have developed and implemented specially designed nutrition tracking, weight management and falls management programs.
• Short term stay
  Our short term stay program is available for family vacations or just a much needed rest for family caregivers.
• Ancillary Services
  We offer additional services for your unscheduled needs and personal requests – i.e. pet care, room service, escorts to outside appointments and shopping, running errands, etc.
• Specially designed environment
  Our community offers an intimate setting, ideal for individuals with limited mobility
• Emergency Response system
  The emergency response system in each apartment has two-way intercoms and is monitored 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week by our trained staff.
• State of the art fire safety system
• Handicapped accessibility
  Our community is easily navigated by individuals using wheelchairs and other assistive devices.
• Library
  We offer books in regular print, large print and on tape as well as current magazines and the daily newspaper.
• Beauty/Barber Shop
  Our beauty/barber shop is conveniently located on the main level and is run by local, reputable stylists.
• Outdoor Courtyard
  Our outdoor courtyard is a great place to enjoy a warm, sunny day.
• Outdoor Gardening Areas
  Green thumbs can tend to their favorite plants in our outdoor gardening areas.
• Recreation and Activity Room
  Join the fun in our active recreation room for social gatherings, events and activities.
• Dining Room
  Our main dining room offers a beautiful setting and a friendly staff waiting to serve you.
• Private Dining Room
  Our private dining room offers a more intimate setting for celebrations with friends and family (pre-planned). 
• Sun room
  Our fully enclosed, all season sunroom is great for enjoying a book or visiting with friends.
• Family Room
  Complete with a cozy fireplace, our family room is a great place to visit with friends and/or entertain family.

Assisted Living Menus

Sterling House offers nutritious, restaurant-style meals served by our trained wait staff, and our chefs are masters at creating traditional meal favorites plus a selection of fresh, flavorful dishes using low-sodium, heart-healthy cooking techniques.

For more details and sample menus, please contact us or schedule a tour and come dine with us.