Village Green Active Sr Living

    7265 McKinley Cir, Merrillville, IN, 46410
    4.1 · 7 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Caring community but management breach

    I placed my mom here and overall was pleased: the staff were caring, kind and professional, the apartment was spacious, nicely decorated, clean and fresh-smelling, the grounds and community areas were well-kept, and the food, activities, memory care and transportation were excellent for the price. However, management allegedly breached a verbal agreement around a planned move-in, which led to a canceled move and a legal dispute that damaged our trust. Despite that, I found the community safe, welcoming and would recommend it for its attentive staff and programs.

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    4.14 · 7 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Friendly and caring staff
    • Professional and courteous office/front desk staff
    • Timely, helpful maintenance
    • Clean, move-in ready apartments
    • Spacious, nicely decorated units
    • Fresh-smelling living spaces
    • Well-maintained, landscaped grounds
    • Pleasant atmosphere and community center
    • Continental breakfast and generally good dining
    • Transportation services (bus service, coach outings, doctor transport)
    • Organized bus tours and outings
    • Regular weekly programs and activities
    • Laundry assistance and other practical services
    • Memory care available with respectful staff
    • Reasonable rent/cost
    • Safe and secure environment
    • High resident satisfaction and recommendations

    Cons

    • Alleged breach of a verbal agreement by management
    • Perceived dishonesty and trust issues with staff/management
    • Canceled move-in and subsequent legal dispute reported
    • At least one serious negative incident tied to management decisions

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is strongly positive with repeated praise focused on the staff, cleanliness, amenities, and everyday services. Multiple reviewers describe the staff as friendly, caring, respectful and professional; mentions include front desk personnel, office staff and caregiving teams. Timely and helpful maintenance and a generally pleasant, well-kept atmosphere are recurring themes. Residents and family members repeatedly note that apartments are clean, move-in ready, and often described as spacious, nicely decorated and fresh smelling.

    The community's physical environment and amenities receive consistently favorable comments. Grounds are described as well-maintained and landscaped, and there is a community center that contributes to a pleasant atmosphere. Dining and food services are positively mentioned — continental breakfast is specifically called out more than once and reviewers say the food is good. Practical services such as laundry assistance and transportation to doctors are appreciated. The facility organizes bus tours, coach outings and regular weekly programs, and the availability of transportation and organized outings is a clear strength noted by several reviewers.

    Care quality and resident treatment are highlighted across many reviews. Several accounts emphasize dignity, respect, and real concern from staff; family members report that loved ones ‘‘liked’’ or ‘‘loved’’ the staff and that caregivers were truly caring. Memory care is available and mentioned positively, with staff in that area described as attentive. Safety and security are also reported positively, and some reviewers explicitly state they would recommend the community.

    Cost and value come up as strengths: multiple reviewers describe the rent or cost as reasonable relative to the services and quality of care received. The combination of caring staff, accessible services, and maintained facilities contributes to a sense of good value for residents and families.

    There is a notable, serious negative theme that stands in contrast to the otherwise positive feedback. At least one reviewer reports an alleged breach of a verbal agreement by management that led to a canceled move-in, perceived dishonesty, a legal dispute, and loss of trust. That account is significant because it involved escalation to legal action and mention of a resident death in the context of the dispute, which understandably colors perceptions for that reviewer and may indicate a breakdown in communication or contract handling in that isolated case. While most reviewers express trust and satisfaction with staff and management, this complaint suggests that prospective residents and families should pay careful attention to written agreements and document any promises or terms to avoid misunderstandings.

    In summary, the dominant pattern in these reviews is one of high satisfaction: caring and professional staff, clean and comfortable apartments, useful on-site amenities, routine activities and transportation, and perceived value. The primary area of concern is a single but serious allegation regarding management practices and trust that led to legal action; this should be weighed by families alongside the many positive reports. Prospective residents should consider visiting, evaluating documentation and agreements carefully, and speaking directly with staff and current residents to confirm that the positive themes described here align with their expectations.

    Location

    Map showing location of Village Green Active Sr Living

    About Village Green Active Sr Living

    Village Green Active Sr Living sits on about 60 acres in Merrillville, Indiana, offering a community where seniors can live in comfort and focus on an active lifestyle, and it's owned and managed by A R Katz Management Inc. The place's made of several different housing choices like the Villas with cathedral ceilings and attached garages, the Shores with one and two-bedroom attached homes that come with patios and carports, and Garden Apartments in multi-level buildings with studio, one, or two-bedroom layouts-many have balconies and extra storage, and some buildings have elevators for easy access, so folks really can pick what suits their needs best whether it's a single apartment or a whole patio home. The campus aims to meet the needs of independent and active seniors and has a focus on social activities, daily events, and planned programs designed to help people stay active and make friends, so the community always feels lively and busy with daily scheduled transportation to take residents to appointments, shopping, or fun outings around town and the clubhouse serving as a busy spot for everyday gatherings.

    Assisted living services are on hand for those who need some help, and the staff provides caregiving along with access to Alzheimer's care and long-term care, all while trying to let residents keep as much independence as possible, and because there's a variety of care options folks can get the personal support they need with home-cooked meals, housekeeping, linen service, and regular check-ins-all covered under senior living. The property has several unique amenities, such as a heated indoor pool that's now a banquet room and spaces that used to include a fishing lake, which are no longer available, but there are still plenty of outdoor common areas and fitness and recreation options, plus they allow pets so people don't have to leave their animals behind. Residents can join in community activities, social events, educational programs, and enjoy organized entertainment right onsite or take advantage of the scheduled transportation for more to do beyond the main grounds, while private garages let folks keep their cars if they like going out on their own.

    The Merrillville location sits close to doctors, hospitals, pharmacies, and local attractions, while the staff-who are specially trained to serve seniors in both independent and assisted living-work to make each resident comfortable and see that they have choices in daily routines and living arrangements, so there's a real sense of freedom without the stress of home ownership. Overall, Village Green Active Sr Living is a retirement community for older adults who want a safe, worry-free place to live, with options for how much help they need, plenty of ways to stay busy and social, and a setting that keeps independence in focus. The community also has sister properties like Deer Glen, Forest Pointe, Huntington Square, Briarcliff, and Shagbark, and features like two and three-story garden apartments with elevator service, attached home layouts, and more than one type of space for people to choose from, all under the management of a company that runs similar communities in Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Review scores give Village Green Active Sr Living a rating of about 3.2 out of 5 from five reviews, so people should keep in mind to look closely at what suits their own needs when considering a move here.

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