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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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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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, Independent 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.
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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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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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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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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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, 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.
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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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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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.
Clark Retirement at Keller LakeThe Clark at Keller Lake is an assisted living community located in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are a part of the natural beauty of Grand Rapids. People love to stroll downtown and peruse through museums with one of a kind...
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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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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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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.
Raybrook Campus offers the full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care and memory care. The property is conveniently located in the SE portion of Grand Rapids, close to Calvin College and shopping. This location is an ideal solution for senior couples...
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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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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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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.
Park Place Assisted Living is a locally run, family owned community that has been serving seniors since 1986.  As a registered Eden Alternative home we make everyday life more enjoyable with our pets, gardens, child visitors, and staff that feel more like family than caregivers.  We...
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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.
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.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...

Cost of memory care in Chester, MI

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $4,224 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $3,875 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester, MI vs. nearby cities

Chester, MI
$4,224/mo
$4,351/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester, MI vs. the state and national average

Chester, MI
$4,224/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Chester vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,224/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Chester, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,808/mo
Studio
$4,869/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,743/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Chester over time

Chester, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Chester

Recent reviews for memory care in Chester

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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Rivertown Ridge in Wyoming, MI

5.0
This is a great place, and I would encourage you to go visit and see if it meets your loved ones needs. They've been really great to my loved one. The staff is very friendly, and they've just been amazing. They do everything they can to make my loved one feel welcome, and they take excellent ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids

4.0
Having toured many places prior to Addington Place-this is by far the best. [name removed] is my husband's daytime care giver. She treats him like family. He always looks great and happy. Makes this journey easier. Don't ever leave, [name removed]

Chester review score based on 715 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 715 reviews of 180 Chester memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester 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

Chester review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Chester, MI180 facilities
9.1
Charlotte, MI8 facilities
9.3
Vermontville, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester 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 715 reviews of 180 Chester memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.
Chester, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.4
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Chester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.9%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.1%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.4%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
32.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.9%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 210 memory care facilities near Chester, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Chester, Michigan are Sensations Memory Care Residence, 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 210 memory care facilities near you in Chester, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Chester, 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 Chester, 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 Chester, Michigan ranges from $1 to $10790. The average Memory Care cost in Chester, Michigan is $4,224. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Chester, 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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