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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dowling, MI

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For the 14 mo my mother was in residence she was cared for and supported by every employee at WM. From helping her bathe to nutritious meals she wanted for nothing. For the family [names removed] were always...
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.
Woodlawn Meadows, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Hastings, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...
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My dad is currently a resident at NorthPointe Woods and everything has been great for him so far, according to him. Everyone is friendly. The food is good, though my dad would prefer organic. I would...
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.
North Pointe Woods is an assisted living community in the vibrant city of Battle Creek, MI. Our peaceful, modern community is located on 72 acres of wooded land that overlooks picturesque Linear Park and the city skyline. Battle Creek is home to many historical properties, unique restaurants and...
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The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods sits nestled among Battle Creek’s 7,000 acres of parkland. Located on lush, tree-lined grounds, residents have many opportunities to enjoy nature, as well as Battle Creek’s vibrant culture. Residents interested in activities outside our campus can play the odds at...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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This facility takes very advanced alzheimer and dementia residents. The country setting is a pleasant environment; lots of gardens, orchards, and flower beds. Multiple Dr and family references gave us...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Beautiful country setting on 11 acres, fruit orchard, vegetable garden, strawberry patch, asparagus, flower gardens from all viewing areas, fresh eggs from our own chickens, coy ponds. There are several seating areas for our residents on the walking paths.Delicious healthy foods30 years...
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Raflection Ranch takes very good care of my mother since 2012. Mom loves it at Reflection Ranch and thanks me at least one time a week for taking her out of the (hell hole) the other home she Was At. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Purdy Residential AFC Home is a great family oriented home. You and your family are treated like our family. Our home is family owned and operated.
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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Cost of assisted living in Dowling, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dowling is $4,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $3,766 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dowling, MI vs. nearby cities

Dowling, MI
$4,052/mo
$4,146/mo
$3,979/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dowling, MI vs. the state and national average

Dowling, MI
$4,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,627/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dowling vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,052/mo
$4,242/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dowling, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$2,150/mo
Studio
$5,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,755/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,055/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dowling over time

Dowling, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about assisted living in Dowling

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dowling

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

3.3
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hastings, MI

5.0
Care for our mother was excellent, The Capable, knowledgeable staff treated her like family. I especially appreciated it their ability to communicate with family & friends about our mother's welfare & needs

Reflection Ranch in Battle Creek, MI

5.0
MY father had been admitted to 7 afc/ care/rehab in 8 mo. My father was the Supervisor for Adult Protective Services he was a hard man to please, we moved him from B.E. AFC to Reflection Ranch, They are an ANGLE in a our eyes, my father was clean and well cared for, turns out my father is not ...
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Dowling assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dowling assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dowling, 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 Dowling assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dowling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dowling, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.4%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dowling assisted living

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 Dowling Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dowling, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dowling assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dowling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dowling, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dowling assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dowling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dowling, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
34.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dowling assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Dowling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dowling, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
47.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dowling

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dowling protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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