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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Dowagiac, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Dowagiac area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Dowagiac. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 9 independent living facilities in Dowagiac, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Lake Estates, Greenleaf Manor and West Washington Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as South Bend, St. Joseph and Granger.
Dowagiac Independent Living Facilities | 80 Reviews
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9.9
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48 reviews
It is expensive. Drained mom of any savings she had so when she passed us kids had to pay for the funeral. Administrative staff maybe a 3. They were great getting her in there then just seemed to drop off...
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.
At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...
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8.2
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32 reviews
Brentwood is a clean facility. The employees look after the residents pretty well. They clean their room weekly. My uncle does say when he pushes the button he wears he doesn’t feel they come to check on...
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.
Brentwood at Niles is an assisted living and memory care community located in Niles, Michigan. Niles is a historic town, with roots dating back to the early 1800s. Boasting small town Midwestern charm, Niles is warm and welcoming while also being progressive and modern. Our city offers residents...
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
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
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
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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lexington Place at Longmeadow is an independent, 55 and over, senior housing community located in the small city of Niles, Berrien and Cass counties, MI. The community itself is located in the heart of the city, nearby many small lakes, and just down the road from the St. Joseph River. Niles,...
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Cost of independent living in Dowagiac, MI
The average cost of senior living in Dowagiac is $3,732 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bridgman, MI with an average of $3,335 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dowagiac, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dowagiac, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dowagiac vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dowagiac, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Dowagiac
Recent reviews for independent living in Dowagiac
Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living
5.0
Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and understanding with the whole process of us picking a place and then getting her moved in. The other residents were all so welcoming to my mom. She was making new friends from day one. There are always activities going on and a good variety of them. The ...
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Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN
4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI
5.0
They have just been really good and very caring. The staff is really well trained and professional. We are really very pleased with the experience that we are having at Woodland Terrace.
Dowagiac independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dowagiac independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dowagiac, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dowagiac independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dowagiac partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dowagiac, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dowagiac independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dowagiac communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dowagiac, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dowagiac independent 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 independent living communities in Dowagiac offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dowagiac, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
46.1%
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Granger are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dowagiac, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Dowagiac, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dowagiac, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Granger. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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