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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dorr, MI

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Memory care in Dorr 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 Dorr is about $4,276 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 166 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Dorr Memory Care Facilities | 166 Reviews

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Last Updated: 11/22/25
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Photo of Byron Manor
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9.2
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11 reviews
9.2
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11 reviews
5 star
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18%
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Very helpful and polite administrative staff. Room size is very adequate, don't know much about activities, my mother doesn't participate in many of them.
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.
Byron Manor is a comfortable and secure residential community offering a professional, friendly team and multiple levels of care. With personalized living spaces, comfortable gardens, and nutritious meals provided every day, your loved one can thrive and enjoy the safety of 24-hour assistance as...
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44 Photos available
8.8
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63 reviews
8.8
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63 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
37%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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6%
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Had a couple issues with the staff, but the director took care of the issues. My aunt has adjusted to the change, which is hard for her, any change. The staff all know her. The dining room/kitchen staff all...
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.
Addington Place of Grand Rapids is located on a beautiful campus offering supported independent living, assisted living and memory care assisted living. Nestled in a quiet, country setting in southern Kent County, Addington Place is conviently located. The campus is dedicated to enriching and...
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66 Floor plans available
8.1
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58 reviews
8.1
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58 reviews
5 star
21%
4 star
28%
3 star
14%
2 star
9%
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28%
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The staff and everything is top notch - they are true professionals who care. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. Staff is fantastic, professional...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron combines a stunning country club look with warm, comfortable spaces. We are fully integrated into the Metro Health Village campus, just steps away from Metro Health Hospital and dozens of health and wellness specialists. Enjoy our well-appointed studio,...
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55 Floor plans available
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Our loved ones stay was short but the overall experience was excellent. The staff members were super nice and they had assigned one care taker to our loved one during her stay that really took care of all of...
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.
We here at American House Kentwood endeavor to provide superb senior living services to the elderly residents of Kentwood Michigan and the surrounding areas. With this goal in mind, we offer varied room and care options set in placid, beautifully landscaped grounds. The two levels of care offered...
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.
5 star
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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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Cost of memory care in Dorr, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dorr is $4,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarksville, MI with an average of $4,006 per month.

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

Dorr, MI
$4,276/mo
$4,383/mo
$4,492/mo

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

Dorr, MI
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,276/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,013/mo
Studio
$5,181/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,810/mo

Senior living costs in Dorr 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: Dorr, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorr, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,276/mo$4,607/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,081/mo$4,397/mo$4,707/mo
Independent Living$3,606/mo$3,736/mo$4,156/mo
Memory Care
Dorr, MI:$4,276/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Dorr, MI:$4,081/mo
Michigan:$4,397/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Independent Living
Dorr, MI:$3,606/mo
Michigan:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Memory care costs in Dorr, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dorr 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
Dorr, MI$5,000/mo$5,155/mo-3.0%
Michigan$5,575/mo$5,034/mo+10.7%
National$5,531/mo$5,506/mo+0.5%
Dorr, MI
2024 average cost:$5,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,155/mo
Percent change:-3.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,575/mo
2023 average cost:$5,034/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,531/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dorr

Recent reviews for memory care in Dorr

The Cortland Northview in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
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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The Cortland Holland Meadows

5.0
I like knowing that my mom is doing well here. The staff is caring and attentive to her needs. The community is clean and has a nice home feeling. We like the variety of meals that are offered. She is offered to participate in the list of actives.We feel that is getting good care and a good ...
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American House Holland

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at American House Holland and we've been very pleased with every aspect of this facility. The staff are always friendly and treat our loved one with such respect. I have witnessed such kindness toward other residents and I know their job is not easy! My loved ...
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Dorr review score based on 32 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 6 Dorr memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorr 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

Dorr review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Dorr, MI6 facilities
7.9
Wayland, MI15 facilities
8.4
Hopkins, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorr 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 32 reviews of 6 Dorr memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dorr 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.
Dorr, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.1
Friendliness
3.6
4.3
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.8
Activities
3.1
3.8
Value for cost*
2.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Dorr memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorr memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorr, 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 Dorr 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 Dorr that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
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
66.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorr 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 Dorr Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorr 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 Dorr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorr 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 Dorr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorr 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 Dorr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorr, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Dorr

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 memory care facilities near Dorr, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dorr, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Dorr, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dorr, 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 Dorr, 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 Dorr, Michigan ranges from $670 to $8880. The average Memory Care cost in Dorr, Michigan is $4,276. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dorr, Michigan typically starts at $670. 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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