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Virginia Place
8253 Virginia Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Welcome to Minicobridge Senior Living Community
At Minicobridge, we are dedicated to providing a warm, welcoming environment for seniors seeking assisted living, memory care, and special care services. Our community is designed to support those who need assistance with daily activities while promoting independence and dignity.
Types of Care Offered
- Assisted Living
- Memory Care
- Special Care
Accommodations and Availability
Our accommodations vary in size, location within the building, and amenities, catering to the diverse needs and preferences of our residents. We maintain a waitlist for prospective residents, ensuring that we can accommodate your loved one as soon as possible.
Staff and Support
Minicobridge boasts a highly qualified team of healthcare professionals, including RNs, LPNs, nurses' aides, and med techs, all dedicated to providing the highest level of care and support to our residents.
Safety Measures
Safety is a top priority at Minicobridge. Residents may be offered a pendant for added security, depending on their individual needs. Our memory care unit is securely designed to ensure the safety of residents with memory impairments.
Resolving Concerns
Should residents or their families have any concerns, our open-door policy ensures that they can directly approach the relevant department head, whether it's nursing, resident care, or billing, to address their issues promptly and effectively.
Community Engagement
We believe in keeping our residents and their families informed and engaged. Minicobridge maintains an active online presence with a website and Facebook page, and we regularly publish a newsletter to keep our community connected and up-to-date.
Pet Policy
At this time, Minicobridge does not allow pets within the community. We understand the importance of pets to many individuals but currently focus on providing specialized care and support to our residents.
Short-term Stays
We do not offer respite or short-term stays. Our focus is on providing long-term support and care for our residents, ensuring continuity and stability in their daily lives.
Connect with Us
For more information about Minicobridge Senior Living Community, our programs, and how we can support your loved one, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook. We are here to answer any questions you may have and look forward to welcoming you to our community.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Clean, pleasant environment with kind employees and good food.
- Great place with caring staff and lots of activities. Residents feel at home and are not lonely anymore.
- Virginia Place is highly recommended for its family-like atmosphere, fun activities, and themed family dinners.
- Residents appreciate the friendly and helpful staff, the ability to have pets, and the sense of community.
- Visitors note the welcoming staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and the effort made to accommodate residents and their families.
- Staff is described as fantastic, with a special mention of the positive atmosphere created for visiting and residing elders.
Negative Reviews:
- Some staff members can be rude and unhelpful, with issues in room cleaning and laundry service.
- Concerns about patient supervision, with reports of patients roaming freely and entering other residents' rooms.
- Complaints about overcharging and subpar care for the cost.
- Issues with the facility's cleanliness, particularly the smell of urine, and a change in staff behavior after initial impressions.
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What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Merrillville which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 35,224 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $48,911, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 27
- Average Temperature: 53.2
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 45 days of snow and 176 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 0.13 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.04 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 0.08 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.01 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.17 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 192.0, Moderate Days 76.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 5.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Costco
0.6 miles awayMeijer
0.8 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.4 miles awaySam's Club
1.6 miles awayStrack & Van Til
2.9 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Holiday Inn
0.2 miles awayCentury Plaza Transfer (81st Avenue)
0.3 miles awayMerriville Town Hall (80th Place)
0.5 miles awayCostco
0.6 miles awayMerriville Town Hall (78th Avenue)
0.7 miles awayBanks
Centier Bank
0.1 miles awayPNC Bank
0.4 miles awayChase
0.8 miles awayFirst Midwest Bank
0.9 miles awayBMO Harris Bank
3.1 miles awayHospitals
Methodist Hospitals - Southlake Campus
0.6 miles awayPinnacle Hospital
1.3 miles awayRegional Mental Health Center - Strawhun Center
1.9 miles awaySaint Mary Medical Center
4.3 miles awayFranciscan Health Crown Point
5.2 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.7 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.7 miles awayCVS
4.6 miles awayFagen Farmacy
6.0 miles awayFagen Pharmacy
11.2 miles awayDentists
Derek M. Stephens, DDS
0.5 miles awayHugh P. Seller, D.D.S.
0.7 miles awayDental Image
5.6 miles awayKessler Family Dental And Associates
6.3 miles awayAAC
11.5 miles awayParks
Forest Hill Park
0.7 miles awayTahoe Park
1.8 miles awayCollins Park
1.9 miles awayHidden Lake Park
2.1 miles awayRosenbaum Park
2.7 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
The Village Mall
6.0 miles awayCulture
Amphitheater
10.4 miles awayThe Center for Visual and Performing Arts
11.1 miles awayFox Pointe
12.6 miles awayChicago Street Theater
13.8 miles awayMemorial Opera House
14.0 miles awayRestaurants
Baker's Square
0.6 miles awayOutback Steakhouse
0.6 miles awayOlive Garden
0.9 miles awayLongHorn Steakhouse
1.0 miles awayCracker Barrel
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