Independent Living in Valparaiso, Indiana

"Had a fabulous time today for their valentine's prom party ,my father is 98years, and loved the music and all the snacks and desserts everyone was so excited and the staff was awesome he loves his home here and all the staff always something to do very well taking care of kudos" - Sandra… Read more

Rittenhouse Village At Valparaiso, part of the Discovery Senior Living family, has been a proud and well respected part of our local community for many years. Now, however, the community is earning accolades on the national level, with the recent announcement that the SHINE® Memory Care curriculum has received a prestigious Certificate of Recognition from the Alzheimer’s Association®, the nation’s leading, voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care and research. This unique distinction comes following a comprehensive review of the SHINE® Memory Care curriculum, which determined that the program closely follows the latest best practices and expert opinions for delivering outstanding, person-centered memory care. It is a meaningful achievement considering this distinction is shared by only 7 other memory care provider organizations in the US. And for families locally, it signifies that some of the finest-quality memory care available anywhere is found right here in our area. We asked the memory care experts at Rittenhouse Village what guidance and practical advice they’d offer families searching for a best-fit memory care solution for their loved ones. Here are the qualities they say to look for: A loved one exhibiting symptoms of dementia is hard on families, too. It can feel challenging and prove difficult to decide what to do. And while it may seem practical to take actions intended to help a loved one stay in their current home or residence, often times this is not the best solution. And here’s why: Caregiving is a full-time job, one for which family members aren’t typically well-suited. Care provider burn out tends to follow, and both seniors and families ultimately suffer. Having helped many families navigate these challenges, Rittenhouse Village says to consider the needs and best interests of both seniors and families and choose a memory care provider that offers proper care and support for both. This is achieved through the combination of person-centered SHINE® Memory Care, and providing active, ongoing support for families as well.… Read more

Welcome to StoryPoint Chesterton! This isn't just a place to reside -- it's a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know it's the small details in life that make a difference. Every resident becomes a part of our family, and we work with each of them at their pace to create the experiences they want. StoryPoint Chesterton is a place where residents can truly Shine. Everyday.… Read more

"I don’t know who these people are who are giving this place high reviews but from what I observe that’s far from the truth! Obviously they don’t visit very often. In memory care Staff are far from attentive to the residence. They are left alone to just vegetate, people are allowed to access rooms because staff are sporadic in keeping doors locked allowing anyone to access and take whatever they want, housekeeping is at most subpar, air conditioning in my friends room doesn’t work and they don’t do anything to fix it, incontinence care is non existent, bed sheets and pads are soaked and they just put top cover over, dirty laundry piled in the showers causing the room to smell atrocious, activities are sporadic at best. The State needs to have a surprise audit of this place! I would let a stray live there!" - Johnny… Read more