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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dexter, MI
Memory care in Dexter 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 Dexter is about $5,476 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 214 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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9.9
Review score
409 reviews
The staff and care team were all wonderful. They took great care of my patients and treated them with dignity. I would recommend Story Point Saline with 100% confidence to anyone looking for a place for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
At StoryPoint Saline, we love being a part of the greater Ann Arbor area. Our beautiful community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care options. We take pride in making each moment very special for each and every resident because we know that it is the small...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
55 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.8
Review score
29 reviews
[name removed] has always been a very focused person when it comes to whatever project he was would be working on. It is a joy to see him happy. He appears to have made a wonderful transition. We are very...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
More Than Memory CareOur community in Ann Arbor, Michigan specializes in enriching the lives of seniors through memory care. We value the safety and security of our community, but we also treasure them as the wise and wonderful people they are.We understand the importance of familiarity and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
58 reviews
The staff are wonderful, everyone is very friendly, kind, competent and caring. The director, head nurse and sales manager all have bent over backward to help make my dad's transition to life in assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
A little more care. A lot more luxury.There are a lot of reasons to choose our vibrant, first-class community for you or your loved one’s next place to call home sweet home. Visit and you’ll find one of the most luxurious senior living settings in Michigan. But you’ll also find a vibrant group of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
Review score
58 reviews
It is a good facility. We picked this community because it was a clean pleasant property. A friend who had a relative there recommended them. And A Place for Mom referred us. They had immediate...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Atria Park of Ann Arbor provides older adults with an active lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, personal growth and connecting with others. This welcoming, thoughtfully designed community offers charming wraparound porches and beautifully landscaped grounds with walking...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
2121 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.6
Review score
14 reviews
It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The first Balfour community outside of Colorado, located in Ann Arbor down the street from the campus.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Floor plans available
7.8
Review score
35 reviews
Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend University Senior Living to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
University Living University Living is an assisted living community located in a beautiful area of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. With gorgeous walking paths and an even more beautiful courtyard, it is a wonderful place to live. There are benches outside for when those wish to have nice...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1.5
Review score
8 reviews
Hillside Terrace is by far the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care in all of Washtenaw County. The staff is kind, building is spotless, and the leadership gets it. If you have not taken...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
As a family owned and operated retirement home in Ann Arbor, Hillside Terrace focuses holistically on improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, engaging residents in a stimulating environment, and building a trusting rapport. All medical care...
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6.0
Review score
3 reviews
We needed more care and we got a bed at Chelsea. She has been here since March in the memory care unit and we are very happy! They take great care of her here:) 5 on all categories! We are soooo thankful we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Chelsea Retirement Community, the flagship community of United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC), has been recognized as one of the finest senior living communities in Chelsea and southeastern Michigan since its faithful founding in 1906. You’ll feel the benefits of that legacy the moment...
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11%
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What I like about Hampton Manor of Hamburg is it's new and clean. The rooms are big bigger than some of the other places we looked at. You get a sizable room for the money compared to the prices and sizes...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
9.8
Review score
67 reviews
My aunt was resident in assisted living at IV of Brighton for l year. She was treated like family and we were sorry we had to leave due to dwindling resources and need or medicaid elig
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of memory care in Dexter, MI
The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $5,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, MI with an average of $4,020 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dexter, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dexter, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Dexter
Recent reviews for memory care in Dexter
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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Novi Lakes Health Campus
4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!
Balfour Ann Arbor
5.0
... we are so happy dad is living at Balfour! Balfour Ann Arbor is truly unlike any other senior living community in the Ann Arbor area! From the initial phone call asking for information to my dad comfortably living in assisted living, the staff, residents, and overall experience has been ...
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Dexter review score based on 51 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 8 Dexter memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dexter 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
Dexter review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dexter 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 51 reviews of 8 Dexter memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter 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.Dexter, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
Dexter memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter 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 Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter 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 Dexter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
87.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter 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 Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
87.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter 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 Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
87.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter 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 Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
87.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
87.5%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
87.5%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
87.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Saline, Independence Village of Brighton and Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dexter, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 9 memory care facilities near Dexter, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Dexter, Michigan are StoryPoint Saline, Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy and Ashford Court. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 9 memory care facilities near you in Dexter, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dexter, Michigan, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Dexter, Michigan, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Dexter, Michigan ranges from $1 to $68996. The average Memory Care cost in Dexter, Michigan is $5,476. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dexter, Michigan typically starts at $1. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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