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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in St Joseph County, IN

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If your loved one needs memory care in St Joseph County, A Place for Mom can help. With 45 memory care facilities in St Joseph County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Greenleaf Manor, West Washington Historic District and East Lake Estates.
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My mom loves her “little house” at Buchanan Meadows! She says it feels like home. I think this because this assisted living is very different than others I have seen. Residents are encouraged to do daily...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our staff is committed to providing just the right amount of support and care without infringing on a resident's independence and privacy. Assistance is offered with dignity and respect so our residents can function as independently as possible. We provide supportive and specialized memory care...
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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.
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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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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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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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...
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.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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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.
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Cost of memory care in St Joseph County, IN

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph County is $5,016 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walkerton, IN with an average of $4,844 per month.

Memory care costs in St Joseph County, IN, vs. nearby counties

St Joseph County, IN
$5,016/mo
$5,017/mo

Memory care costs in St Joseph County, IN, vs. state and national averages

St Joseph County, IN
$5,016/mo
$4,944/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in St Joseph County, IN, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,016/mo

Memory care costs in St Joseph County, IN, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,049/mo
Studio
$5,253/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,973/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: St Joseph County, IN
Column state: Indiana
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph County, INIndianaU.S.
Memory Care$5,016/mo$4,944/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$3,801/mo$3,851/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$2,757/mo$3,145/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph County, IN:$5,016/mo
Indiana:$4,944/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph County, IN:$3,801/mo
Indiana:$3,851/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph County, IN:$2,757/mo
Indiana:$3,145/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in St Joseph County, IN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in St Joseph County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in St Joseph County, IN

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in St Joseph County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
St Joseph County, IN$6,268/mo$5,447/mo+15.1%
Indiana$6,132/mo$5,801/mo+5.7%
National$6,456/mo$6,090/mo+6.0%
St Joseph County, IN
2024 average cost:$6,268/mo
2023 average cost:$5,447/mo
Percent change:+15.1%
Indiana
2024 average cost:$6,132/mo
2023 average cost:$5,801/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,456/mo
2023 average cost:$6,090/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in St Joseph County

Recent reviews for memory care in St Joseph County

Brentwood at Niles

4.6
They are nice people. It is clean. I would recommend to a friend or neighbor. Food was better than most institutional food. The room sizes were good. My mom was in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was able to have her dog, which was nice.

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!

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.

St Joseph County review score based on 143 family reviews

8.7
Review score35 facilities143 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 143 reviews of 35 St Joseph County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Joseph County 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

St Joseph County review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
St Joseph County, IN35 facilities
8.0
South Bend, IN12 facilities
8.6
Lakeville, IN34 facilities

Review subcategories for St Joseph County 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 143 reviews of 35 St Joseph County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare St Joseph County 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
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.3
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.8
Activities
4.2
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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St Joseph County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph County, 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 St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County 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
57.1%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Joseph County, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
54.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County 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
48.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
48.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
45.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph County, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
51.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in St Joseph County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Indiana memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in St Joseph County protect seniors.
Learn about Indiana memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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