Brickyard Healthcare - Merrillville Care Center sits in Merrillville and offers a wide range of care for seniors, with 164 licensed beds and certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, so people who need Medicare or Medicaid will find it accepted here, and this place takes care of both short-term rehab patients and those who need long-term skilled nursing, so you see a good mix of services. The center has assisted living with help for everyday things like bathing, meals, medication, and personal care, plus memory care that gives a safe environment with special programs, memory activities, and 24-hour support for people with Alzheimer's and dementia, using technology to alert staff if someone wanders and offering a secure outdoor area too. There's skilled nursing staff onsite all the time, covering wound care, rehabilitation, therapy, and nursing support around the clock, and they're able to help with stroke recovery, pulmonary and diabetic care, IV therapy, pain management, dialysis services, and even respite care for short stays when caregivers need a break.
People living here can use services like dental care, pharmacy, clinical labs, physician visits, diagnostic x-rays, dietary help, mental health counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and organized resident groups. You'll also find Housekeeping, laundry help, linen service, and daily activities to help folks stay busy and connected. Therapy can be outpatient or geared toward staying in the center, with personalized plans for rehabilitation and recovery, and there's discharge planning for people heading home. For those looking for other types of care, the center provides or coordinates independent living, home care, adult day services, VA contract care, and hospice if needed, making it a place that can handle most care types under one roof.
In terms of living arrangements, residents may stay in private suites, with basic amenities that include transportation, Wi-Fi, television, access to a barber and beauty shop, family lounges, and snacks to keep everyone comfortable. This place sticks to a professional, well-kept setting, with dedicated nursing and therapy teams, all led by Executive Director Jacqueline Carpenter-Heard, who brings over 35 years of experience taking care of older people. Staff receive training for dementia and Alzheimer's care, and there are special programs for cognitive training and restorative care. People find options for active living, assistance with daily tasks, memory care, skilled nursing, long-term stays, and short-term recovery, all set within a community that manages health services to meet many needs.
