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My 98 year old mom is so happy here. The staff feels like our extended family. We are comforted knowing that she is well cared for. Bringing her to Forest Glen was the right decision.
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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Staff doesn't always respond in a timely manner if issues arise. Unless an emergency, be patient, they will eventually. They offer; music from outsiders, happy hour, games, and they have a library. I would...
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...
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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
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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.
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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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What families are saying about independent living in Dowagiac

Recent reviews for independent living in Dowagiac

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.3
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.

Brookdale Granger

5.0
I recommend Brookedale Granger to anyone I know in need or ask. I have close friends who are at the sad point about having to make the decision about considering a place for their mom soon. I let them know when ever they discuss the matter with me that Brookdale Community will be the best ...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dowagiac, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dowagiac is 3919.1 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Naomi, MI with an average of 3373.25 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dowagiac, MI vs. nearby cities

Dowagiac, MI

$3,919/mo

Naomi, MI

$3,373/mo

Volinia, MI

$3,381/mo

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
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Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care, Forest Glen Assisted Living and StoryPoint Granger are the top rated independent living facilities near Dowagiac, Michigan. See full list of communities.

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