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If your loved one needs memory care in Lake James, A Place for Mom can help. With 55 memory care facilities in Lake James, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Lake James incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lake James memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lake James, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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They did a great job and took great care of my dad while he was here. He really enjoyed the facility, food, and staff members - he always said they were really good to him. I would highly recommend Cedar...
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.
Experience life in a warm, inviting community at Apple Ridge, where day-to-day needs are taken care of so you can sit back and enjoy the surroundings. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Fort Wayne, IN, provides a relaxed atmosphere of warmth that promotes companionship among...
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It's been a very welcoming place. I feel like is a great fit for our situation. The staff was very professional in helping us make our decision, and fell like it was the right thing to do for my loved one.
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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.
Located on John Ganton’s Countryside complete retirement campus, Brightside Assisted Living and Memory Care is Jackson’s premier memory care. Residents at Brightside enjoy life to the fullest in a beautiful, comfortable, safe and secure setting. The Brightside Care Team is dedicated to serving...
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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.
Greenleaf Health Campus is proud to call Elkhart, Indiana “The City with a Heart”, home. From its bustling business community, to its wonderful public amenities and friendly citizens, the Elkhart community reflects the strong family values we believe in at Greenleaf Health Campus. Our residents...
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My brother-in-law has moved into Ridgecrest Health Campus, and overall, it has been a worthwhile experience for us. Sometimes, he isn’t groomed as well as I would like, and he’s not completely shaved, but...
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.
A short drive from Ann Arbor, Jackson, Michigan is a community known for its friendly residents and picturesque landscapes. At RidgeCrest Health Campus, we pride ourselves in making sure our residents get to enjoy everything the surrounding community has to offer. Residents interested in...
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I can't comment on the activities because I didn't use . What I like most about Vibrant Life is that it is a smaller facility clean and home like. Improve on communication, but I know everyone is over worked...
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.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
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.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...
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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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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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My mother was at Riverview for 3 months. Having advanced Alzheimers, she required lots of care. I visited daily and saw and heard first hand the care she and others received. To a person, everyone was...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
A beautiful Country setting.
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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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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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.
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.
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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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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.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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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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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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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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My father is receiving the best care right now! The nurses just seem to really care and are committed to their job and have affection for each person they interact with.
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.

Cost of memory care in Lake James, IN

The average cost of senior living in Lake James is $4,438 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Auburn, IN with an average of $4,094 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lake James, IN vs. nearby cities

Lake James, IN
$4,438/mo
$4,438/mo
$4,494/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lake James, IN vs. the state and national average

Lake James, IN
$4,438/mo
$4,946/mo
U.S. national average
$5,362/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,438/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lake James, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,713/mo
Studio
$5,224/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,854/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,612/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,900/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Lake James over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Lake James

Recent reviews for memory care in Lake James

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Park Place Senior Living in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
The room sizes are good. The staff is kind. They have been proactive regarding Covid-19. The food is good. They have some outdoor space. They usually have a lot of activities and bring in entertainment for the residents. They have a beauty salon.

Woodland Manor in Elkhart, IN

5.0
Thanks to everyone for taking such good care of my dad. He has said so many positive things. I really appreciate every one of you!

Lake James review score based on 209 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 209 reviews of 44 Lake James memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake James 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

Lake James review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Lake James, IN44 facilities
8.2
Angola, IN44 facilities
8.4
Fremont, IN51 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake James 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 209 reviews of 44 Lake James memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lake James 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.4
Friendliness
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4.5
Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Lake James memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake James memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake James, 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 Lake James 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 Lake James that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
66.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.8%
49%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.4%
82.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
73.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.1%
29.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.4%
89.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.2%
62.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.7%
73.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lake James 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 Lake James Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
75.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.9%
46.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70.5%
71.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake James 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 Lake James partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
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42%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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50.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Lake James 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 Lake James communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.4%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake James 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 Lake James offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
70.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
56.8%
34.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.7%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.8%
55.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.5%
52.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.2%
62.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.2%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
68.2%
48.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Georgetowne Place, StoryPoint Fort Wayne West and Park Place Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lake James, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 55 memory care facilities near Lake James, Indiana. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Lake James, Indiana are Georgetowne Place and StoryPoint Portage. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 55 memory care facilities near you in Lake James, Indiana typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lake James, Indiana, 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 Lake James, Indiana, 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 Lake James, Indiana ranges from $6 to $10790. The average Memory Care cost in Lake James, Indiana is $4,438. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Lake James, Indiana typically starts at $6. 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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