Home Care in Dyer, IN
Care plans and schedules are customized based on each client’s needs, caregiver availability, and level of support required.
Location: Dyer, Indiana
Office Location: Merrillville, Indiana
Why Choose Assisting Hands Home Care in Dyer, IN?
Assisting Hands Merrillville provides professional non-medical home care services to seniors and families throughout Dyer, Indiana. We help older adults remain safe and supported at home while receiving personalized assistance tailored to their daily routines, mobility needs, and level of independence.
Many families in Dyer seek dependable caregiver support after hospitalization, rehabilitation stays, falls, or increasing caregiving responsibilities at home. Others contact us when aging parents begin needing additional assistance with personal care, household tasks, mobility, supervision, transportation, or daily routines.
Because Dyer is closely connected to nearby communities such as St. John, Schererville, and Munster, many families are balancing busy schedules, commuting responsibilities, and caregiving concerns at the same time. Our team helps provide consistent support that promotes safety, independence, and peace of mind at home.
Because our office is located nearby in Merrillville, we are able to respond efficiently when families throughout Dyer and surrounding communities need reliable home care support.
Assisting Hands Merrillville is led by a husband-and-wife team consisting of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with more than 30 years of combined experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, outpatient, and home health settings.
Their rehabilitation background provides valuable insight into mobility limitations, transfers, fall prevention, home safety concerns, and maintaining independence within the home environment. This experience helps families feel confident their loved ones are receiving attentive, mobility-conscious support designed to prioritize both safety and quality of life.
Our Home Care Services in Dyer
We provide flexible senior home care and caregiver support services customized to each client’s situation, including:
- Personal Care Assistance
- Companion Care
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s Support
- Caregiver Respite Services
- Transportation Assistance and Errands
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Reminders
- Light Housekeeping
- Mobility Assistance and Transfer Support
- Safety Supervision and Daily Support
Some families seek short-term assistance after surgery, hospitalization, or rehabilitation, while others require ongoing elder care support to help loved ones continue living safely and comfortably at home.
Care schedules may range from occasional visits to daily or extended-hour assistance depending on individual needs and caregiver availability.
Focus on Home Safety and Fall Prevention
Falls remain one of the leading causes of injury and hospitalization among older adults. Many families begin exploring home care services after noticing increased difficulty with walking, transfers, balance, endurance, or general safety within the home.
Because of our rehabilitation background, we place strong emphasis on mobility awareness, fall prevention, and maintaining safer home environments. We provide free in-home consultations to help identify concerns such as:
- Unsafe transfers
- Fall risks and tripping hazards
- Bathroom safety concerns
- Reduced mobility
- Weakness or balance limitations
- Increased caregiver strain
Payment Options Available
We accept several payment options to help families access home care services, including:
- Private Pay
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- VA Benefits
- Medicare GUIDE Program
- Medicaid (pending approval)
Families with questions regarding coverage or payment options are encouraged to contact our office directly for guidance.
Serving Our Local Communities
We provide senior home care and caregiver support services throughout Merrillville and surrounding communities including:
- Cedar Lake
- Crown Point
- Chesterton
- Griffith
- Highland
- Hobart
- Merrillville
- Munster
- Portage
- Schererville
- St. John
- Valparaiso
Because our office is located nearby, we are able to support families throughout the Dyer area efficiently and consistently.
Schedule a Free In-Home Consultation
If your loved one in Dyer requires additional support at home, Assisting Hands Merrillville is available to help.
We provide free in-home consultations to better understand each family’s situation, discuss care needs, and develop a personalized support plan tailored to the individual.
📞 Call or Text: 219-332-0660
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About Dyer, Indiana
Dyer, Indiana is a growing residential community located near the Illinois border in Northwest Indiana. Known for its family-oriented neighborhoods, suburban environment, and convenient access to both Northwest Indiana and the south suburban Chicago region, Dyer is home to many older adults who prefer to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes as they age.
Many Dyer residents value the area’s quiet residential neighborhoods, accessibility to healthcare services, and convenient proximity to both Northwest Indiana and the Chicago suburbs. Families throughout Dyer and nearby St. John often seek dependable home care support following hospitalization, rehabilitation, changes in mobility, or increasing caregiving responsibilities within the household.
The area provides convenient access to major healthcare resources including Franciscan Health Munster, rehabilitation centers, physician offices, outpatient therapy clinics, and senior living communities. As healthcare needs change, many families in Dyer seek dependable home care support to help loved ones maintain independence while remaining in familiar surroundings.
Supporting Safe Transitions from Local Facilities
We assist individuals returning home from hospitals, rehabilitation centers, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and other healthcare settings serving Dyer and surrounding communities.
Hospitals Serving the Area- Franciscan Health Munster
- Community Hospital (Munster)
- Franciscan Health Crown Point
- Methodist Hospitals – Southlake Campus (Merrillville)
- St. Mary Medical Center (Hobart)
- Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Residences at Deer Creek
- Hartsfield Village
- St. Anthony Home
- Symphony of Crown Point
- Ignite Medical Resort Crown Point
- Bickford of Crown Point
Our team understands the challenges families face during transitions home following hospitalization or rehabilitation stays and works to help support safer, smoother transitions back home.
Frequently Asked Questions
We provide non-medical home care services including personal care assistance, companionship, dementia support, transportation assistance, meal preparation, caregiver respite, mobility assistance, and daily support at home.
Yes. We provide caregiver support and supervision for individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease while helping families maintain safer home environments and daily routines.
Yes. Many families contact us following hospitalization, surgery, rehabilitation, or changes in mobility when additional assistance is needed at home.
Yes. We work with many long-term care insurance policies and can help families better understand available benefits and reimbursement processes.
Yes. We provide respite care services that allow family caregivers temporary relief while ensuring loved ones continue receiving dependable support and supervision.


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