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Memory care in Chester offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Chester is about $4,428 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 202 communities, read 3338 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
The Pines Healthcare Center is 145 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Lansing, Michigan. As added value to our residents, we are certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, we work with major insurance companies including Physicians Health Plan of Mid Michigan...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Oasis of HoltOpening early Fall 2025! The Oasis of Holt allows you to live the life you want with the assistance you need. You've worked hard your whole life taking care of others and now it's time to let us help take care of you with the comfort and support you've earned. Every resident has...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Bella Woods took care of my father for the last 2 years of his life. They treated him like a family member. When he originally arrived at the home the doctors told us he had 6 months to a year to live. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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This is a wonderful place for your mother and father.they took such good care of my parents,wood recommendthis beautiful place to eveyone,the people are so compassionate. they made the move very easy for us....
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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They will call me and let me know when things are going on, I was really impressed with that. The food is pretty good, she seems pretty pleased with it. They need a more parking. The cleanliness was top...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Green Acres of Mason provides the very best in retirement living.  We focus on independent and customized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  You'll find that Green Acres is the place to be, with personalized...
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village!Discover a senior living community where relationships are central, and team members work to anticipate your loved one's needs. When your loved one joins Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village, you’ll find individual neighborhoods with a smaller group of...
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Cost of memory care in Chester, MI

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarksville, MI with an average of $4,040 per month.

Memory care costs in Chester, MI, vs. nearby cities

Chester, MI
$4,428/mo
$4,706/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, MI, vs. state and national averages

Chester, MI
$4,428/mo
U.S. national average
$4,962/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, MI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,428/mo

Memory care costs in Chester, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,024/mo
Studio
$5,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,558/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,428/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,263/mo

Senior living costs in Chester vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Chester, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,428/mo$4,627/mo$4,962/mo
Assisted Living$4,373/mo$4,256/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$3,028/mo$3,756/mo$4,167/mo
Memory Care
Chester, MI:$4,428/mo
Michigan:$4,627/mo
U.S.:$4,962/mo
Assisted Living
Chester, MI:$4,373/mo
Michigan:$4,256/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Chester, MI:$3,028/mo
Michigan:$3,756/mo
U.S.:$4,167/mo
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Memory care costs in Chester, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Chester and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Chester, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Chester have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Chester, MI$6,338/mo$6,498/mo-2.5%
Michigan$5,968/mo$5,874/mo+1.6%
National$6,485/mo$6,145/mo+5.5%
Chester, MI
2024 average cost:$6,338/mo
2023 average cost:$6,498/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,968/mo
2023 average cost:$5,874/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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2024 average cost:$6,485/mo
2023 average cost:$6,145/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Chester

Recent reviews for memory care in Chester

The Cortland Northview in Grand Rapids, MI

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Vista Springs Northview is a beautiful community! The staff does a great job and you can really tell that they care about the families and their loved ones. The management staff is also very friendly and very informative. I would highly recommend Vista Springs Northview as I had nothing but a ...
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Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Several reviews mentioned the kindness and compassion of the staff across various communities such as Bridgeway Park Lansing MC, Divine Life Assisted Living Center #4, and StoryPoint Rockford. Residents and their families appreciated the personal attention and thorough care provided by sta ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Communities like Grand Brook Memory Care of Grand Rapids, StoryPoint Portage, and Drews Place of Coldwater I offered a range of activities for residents, including music and crafts, to keep them active and engaged. Families expressed gratitude for the efforts made to encourage socializing ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Residents and their families at North Woods Village of Kalamazoo and Sensations Memory Care Residence appreciated the cleanliness and comfort of their living spaces, which were described as 'beautiful,' 'elegantly decorated,' and 'homemade.' Many reviews highlighted the importance of a well- ...
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Personalized care plans. Families at Hathaway Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care and Kauhale Otsego noted the individualized attention received by their loved ones, with care plans tailored to meet their unique needs and preferences. This personalized approach ensured that every resident's experience was unique a ...
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Strong communication between staff and families. Transparent and ongoing communication was emphasized as an essential component of care across communities, such as StoryPoint Portage and Brookdale Meridian MC. Staff members were praised for keeping families informed about their loved ones' progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Access to health care services on-site. Having on-site health care services proved to be a valuable asset for numerous families, as evidenced in reviews for Divine Life Assisted Living Center #4 and Sunrise of Cascade. This convenience eliminated the need for frequent hospital visits and provided peace of mind, knowing that care w ...
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Chester review score based on 745 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 745 reviews of 188 Chester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Chester review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Chester, MI188 facilities
8.5
Charlotte, MI8 facilities
9.0
Vermontville, MI8 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 745 reviews of 188 Chester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chester resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Chester, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Chester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Chester memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.7%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.4%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.4%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.7%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Chester memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Chester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.2%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.4%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.3%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.6%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.9%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.4%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Chester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Chester protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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