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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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What families are saying about assisted living in Essex

Recent reviews for assisted living in Essex

Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods and everything was great for her at this facility! The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, food and activities were great. The value for cost was also great, in comparison to other facilities. ...
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Hampton Manor Premier Assisted Living of Trenton

4.6
The staff is very friendly and personal. All of the residents have alert buttons when ever they need help or just want someone to talk to. They have a full time house keeper that, from what I see, is very proficient. Communication is wide open and very involved with residents and families. The ...
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The Shoreview at Riverside in Windsor, ON

5.0
I was hoping that the community would be helping my loved one with their care more. Shoreview was a nice place. They would take residents to the park for an activity. They were very friendly to work with. The administrative was excellent to work with.

Essex review score based on 43 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 43 reviews of 26 Essex assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Essex 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

Essex review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Essex, 26 facilities

Review subcategories for Essex 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 43 reviews of 26 Essex assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Essex 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.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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State regulations for assisted living in Essex

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 Ontario assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Essex protect seniors.

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Sunrise on Vernier, The Vernon Center and Beechwood Living Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Essex, Ontario. See full list of communities.

There are 59 assisted living facilities near Essex, Ontario. See the full list.

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