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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Dyer, Indiana

Dyer, IN has 1 licensed assisted living community listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,157/mo. That's above the Indiana state median by about 9%.

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Median monthly price, Dyer

$6,157/mo

Estimated range $5,993 – $6,249

● Dyer $6,157 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Dyer

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingDyerIndianaNational
25th percentile$5,993/mo$5,383/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,157/mo$5,639/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,249/mo$6,129/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Dyer runs about $38 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,312
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,286
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$27,819

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby cities: Merrillville · Valparaiso

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Dyer.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Dyer runs about $3,005 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (219) 794-1829 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,286 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,157 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Dyer assisted living median of $6,157 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,286 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Dyer run about $9,764 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 assisted living community in Dyer

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In the last 365 days: 8 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

Free local help worth saving

Dyer, in Lake County, has about 16,400 residents. About 4,196 of them (26%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $107,159.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • CoAction(219) 794-1829coaction.care

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • INconnect Alliance1-800-713-9023inconnectalliance.org

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Adam Benjamin Jr., Veterans' Administration Outpatient Clinicva.gov

    Multi-Specialty Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Crown Point.

  • PathWays for Aging WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Dyer more expensive than the rest of Indiana?

Dyer's median assisted living cost is about 9% higher than the Indiana state median.

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Assisted Living in Dyer: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers