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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Doster, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Doster, A Place for Mom can help. With 14 memory care facilities in Doster, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Doster incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Doster memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Doster, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Street Historic District, Vine Area Historic District and Vine.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Portage.

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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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I like that it's comfortable when the weather changes. The food is good. The activities do a good job of being just the right amount for what we can do for a day but it's never boring. The caregivers are...
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 calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes the...
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.
At Briarwood, a Leisure Living Community in Allegan, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is...
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The facility is great. High ceilings and a lot of natural light. The staff is warm and friendly and even staff in other parts of the building greet you by name. The director is not near as friendly and 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.
At StoryPoint Portage, we love our opportunity to serve seniors and their families in this community. Our senior living options are designed to cater to any stage of life, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. We feel so lucky to play a role in each...
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My mom has been at Provision a little over a year and she is thriving! I would highly recommend sending families in need of care for their loved ones here....they take the time to explain any and 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.
PROVISION LIVING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIESLIFE HAPPENS HERE. ENJOY THE MOMENT, ENJOY THE JOURNEY.You can find traditional senior living communities anywhere. Or, you can live better at Provision Living! From distinctive care services and programs to companionship opportunities around every...
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They have Fair pricing, Assistance provided for apartment set up during move in and then again during an apartment change, onsite physical therapy, Dr in-house weekly, on site hair dresser, friendly &...
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.
Sojourner Place offers empathetic care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, just one mile west of Western Michigan University and our residents enjoy all of the recreational, educational and cultural opportunities that the university offers. We offer...
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The experience with the leadership staff has been very good. Always responsive and trying to be helpful. I thinks they could have done a better job helping us to get to know the service staff and the...
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!...
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I can't comment on the activities because I didn't use . What I like most about Vibrant Life is that it is a smaller facility clean and home like. Improve on communication, but I know everyone is over worked...
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.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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I have not spent a great deal of time at the community to be able to answer re improvement, but what I found most helpful was the marketing person, then the receptionist and administrative staff
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.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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5 for all with occasional exception for food as a rating of 4. Very gracious and caring. The community of Sisters is welcoming and caring.
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, 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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Doster, MI

The average cost of senior living in Doster is $4,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeport, MI with an average of $4,163 per month.

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

Doster, MI
$4,568/mo
$4,574/mo
$4,563/mo

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

Doster, MI
$4,568/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,568/mo

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

Studio
$4,269/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,547/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Doster 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: Doster, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDoster, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,568/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$4,396/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Independent Living$3,431/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Memory Care
Doster, MI:$4,568/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Doster, MI:$4,396/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Independent Living
Doster, MI:$3,431/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Doster

Recent reviews for memory care in Doster

Nazareth Center in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
Best place my mom has been. 100% better than another place she experienced. So far after 6 weeks at Nazareth Center, I have not found anything to complain about. They have lived up to everything they have said they would do. The staff feels like family. Would definitely recommend!

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Provision Living at Oshtemo in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
All are a 5. What our family likes the most about Provision Living is the staff. The staff has been great, tends to all my dad's needs. They have a lot of activities for him if he chooses to do them. He likes his meals. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this ...
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Doster review score based on 48 family reviews

8.6
Review score11 facilities48 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 48 reviews of 11 Doster memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Doster 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

Doster review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Doster, MI11 facilities
8.9
Plainwell, MI7 facilities
9.0
Martin, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Doster 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 48 reviews of 11 Doster memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Doster 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.
Doster, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.6
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Doster memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doster memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doster, 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 Doster 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 Doster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Doster, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Doster 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 Doster Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Doster, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.5%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Doster 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 Doster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doster, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Doster 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 Doster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doster, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doster 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 Doster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doster, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 memory care facilities near Doster, Michigan. See the full list.

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

The 14 memory care facilities near you in Doster, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Doster, 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 Doster, 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 Doster, Michigan ranges from $800 to $10790. The average Memory Care cost in Doster, Michigan is $4,568. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Doster, Michigan typically starts at $800. 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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