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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dexter, MI

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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 $5,328 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 236 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Atria Park of Ann Arbor
88 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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62 reviews
9.5
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62 reviews
5 star
68%
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5!!!!!!! A whole hearted 5. The community is EXACTLY what my mom needed. Thank you for helping us find this place it has changed my mom life and so much for the better!!! The overall experience is one of...
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...
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Photo of Brookdale Ann Arbor
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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66 reviews
9.1
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66 reviews
5 star
52%
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26%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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11%
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Administrative staff were very friendly with excellent communication to both residents and family. Nursing staff were knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns. Aides were attentive and kind....
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...
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Photo of Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy
1111 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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30 reviews
8.5
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30 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
27%
3 star
3%
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[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...
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Photo of Clarendale Ann Arbor
2121 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
51%
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14%
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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.
Photo of Chelsea Retirement Community
77 Photos available
8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
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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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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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41 reviews
7.5
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41 reviews
5 star
24%
4 star
37%
3 star
22%
2 star
7%
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Staff is friendly. But the facility is very short staffed, existing staff is over worked and sometimes care is delayed. Food is fine. Frequently they have musical quests that are very talented.
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...
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Photo of Hillside Terrace Senior Living
66 Photos available
6.0
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11 reviews
6.0
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
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0%
3 star
18%
2 star
9%
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My mom lived here for 16 months with rapidly advancing dementia. I visited her nearly every day and had the opportunity to meet many staff and observe their interactions with my mom. Due to her disease she...
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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5 star
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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, 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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Cost of memory care in Dexter, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $5,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brooklyn, MI with an average of $4,216 per month.

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

Dexter, MI
$5,328/mo
$5,072/mo

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

Dexter, MI
$5,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,940/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,328/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,995/mo
Studio
$7,797/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,473/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,455/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter 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: Dexter, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,328/mo$4,607/mo$4,940/mo
Assisted Living$4,688/mo$4,398/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$4,642/mo$3,738/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, MI:$5,328/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, MI:$4,688/mo
Michigan:$4,398/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, MI:$4,642/mo
Michigan:$3,738/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Dexter, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dexter 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 Dexter, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dexter 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
Dexter, MI$9,326/mo$7,228/mo+29.0%
Michigan$5,935/mo$5,799/mo+2.3%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
Dexter, MI
2024 average cost:$9,326/mo
2023 average cost:$7,228/mo
Percent change:+29.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,935/mo
2023 average cost:$5,799/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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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!

Clarendale 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 42 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 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

8.1
Dexter, MI8 facilities
8.2
Barton Hills, MI16 facilities
7.9
Chelsea, MI8 facilities

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 42 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
3.7
4.2
Friendliness
3.9
4.3
Care services
3.3
3.9
Staff
3.5
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
3.3
3.8
Value for cost*
3.1
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

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%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
87.5%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
87.5%
69.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
27.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
87.5%
69.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*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%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
87.5%
44.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
87.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
25.7%
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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%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
87.5%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
87.5%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
49.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
20.4%
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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%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
87.5%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

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%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
87.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
52.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
87.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
87.5%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
87.5%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
87.5%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
87.5%
36%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
87.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
87.5%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
87.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Dexter

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 Dexter protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Atria Park of Ann Arbor, Brookdale Ann Arbor 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 Ashford Court, StoryPoint Novi and StoryPoint Saline. 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 $13195. The average Memory Care cost in Dexter, Michigan is $5,328. 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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