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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dowling, MI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Dowling, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Dowling or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Dowling.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Dowling for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 16 assisted living facilities in the Dowling area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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 Hastings.
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Life in the memory care unit Woodlawn Meadows in such a blessing. My brother is here, lets marvelous food, is engaged in all kinds of creative activities and enjoys his artwork on the wall of his room. When...
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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All 5s. Mom is very happy there. The community is very friendly. While there is regular bingo etc. There are some days that seem to lack a regular activity for residents to look forward to. All and all 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.
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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8.0
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2 reviews
We have had a few issues however they have always been addressed in a timely matter. They are wonderful with mom and she feels safe and comfortable there. If there are concerns or issues they 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.
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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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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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...
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Dowling, MI
The average cost of senior living in Dowling is $4,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $3,754 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dowling, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dowling, MI vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dowling, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Dowling
Recent reviews for assisted living in Dowling
NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC in Battle Creek, MI
4.9
It is an excellent facility and find no fault with them. The staff is wonderful and can sometimes be short of staff but always pleasant. There was only one conflict with one person and it was resolved. The meals were good, but sometimes too fancy for what my mom liked! I would definitely ...
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Stanford Lodge of Plainwell
4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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 review score based on 44 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 13 Dowling assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Dowling review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Dowling review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Dowling assisted living
When assisted living 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 44 reviews of 13 Dowling assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dowling resident and family assisted living 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.Dowling, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.5
4.1
Value for cost*
3.7
4.1
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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
53.8%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
53.8%
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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
53.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.4%
13.7%
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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
15.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
35.4%
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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
15.4%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
42%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
17.7%
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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
30.8%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
45.6%
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sensations Memory Care Residence, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dowling, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 16 assisted living facilities near Dowling, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dowling, Michigan are Sensations Memory Care Residence and Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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