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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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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.
Our concept is less people, more space and more services. We also want to provide a measure of security that will assure the contentment of knowing someone is near and that someone cares.We offer large suites with king size beds, complete kitchen, three closets and large handicap accessible...
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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, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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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I've encouraged friends and family to check this place out before they go anywhere else. The most positive thing I've experience is the staff interaction; they are friendly and very helpful. I'm not there...
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 goal is to treat each client as an individual and ensure that the service plan that we create for them still allows the freedom, respect and dignity that they deserve. We strive to make our facility your home away from home, and to make the transition simple for each client and their family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
At The Altenheim, you will find many values and traditions associated with living at home. Our residents consider The Altenheim to be a small community with a big heart. We are a full service retirement home, providing each resident with the individualized care and services he or she needs. In...
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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, 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.
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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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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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We live out of town but our family who lives in town and close to the community say the people there are very sweet, and since our loved one has moved in she has felt right at home. We would absolutely...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
Quality service with a commitment to excellence, that is Bee Hive Homes! Bee Hive Homes feature family style living in a residential setting for those who do not require full time skilled nursing care. The Bee Hive home is a planned environment, allowing for ten to fourteen residents to enjoy a...
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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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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.
A great place to call home! At ALC, we honor the commitments we make to our residents and their families. Our goal is to enhance our resident’s quality of life by providing a warm, caring environment that fosters independence, dignity and choice of each resident. Our residents are often seen...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Dexter, IN

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $4,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Santa Claus, IN with an average of $3,560 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dexter, IN vs. nearby cities

Dexter, IN
$4,218/mo
$4,294/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dexter, IN vs. the state and national average

Dexter, IN
$4,218/mo
$3,853/mo
U.S. national average
$4,606/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Dexter vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,218/mo
$4,757/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Dexter, IN by room type

Semi-Private
$3,937/mo
Studio
$4,760/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,128/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,237/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dexter over time

Dexter, ININ stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dexter, IN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dexter.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dexter

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dexter

Vitality Living Elizabethtown

5.0
5 for all categories that are listed. Staff went above and beyond considering our circumstances. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families.

Treyton Oak Towers in Louisville, KY

4.0
My Mother and I got a really good vibe from this facility. She really loved it here and we know we made the right decision. This is a cat-friendly place and all of the residents are fairly nice. For activities, they have things like exercise classes, once a week they have a pool trip, and they ...
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Morning Pointe of Louisville

4.0
This community is brand new only been open a few months. The community is very close to my home which is a nice feature. I feel very comfortable placing my mom here. The nursing staff is wonderful here very nice and attentive and professional. There is room for improvement in the staffing of the ...
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Dexter review score based on 240 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 240 reviews of 70 Dexter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dexter 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

Dexter review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Dexter, IN70 facilities
7.8
Alton, IN87 facilities
8.6
New Amsterdam, IN9 facilities

Review subcategories for Dexter 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 240 reviews of 70 Dexter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dexter 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
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
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4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Dexter assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dexter, 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 Dexter assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, INNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.7%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.6%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.6%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter assisted living

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 Dexter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, INNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.7%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dexter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dexter, INNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.9%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.9%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dexter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dexter, INNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter assisted 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 assisted living communities in Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, INNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.9%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.1%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.6%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.9%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
34.3%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dexter

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 Indiana assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Dexter protect seniors.

Learn about Indiana Assisted Living regulations

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Magnolia Springs Louisville, Dominion Senior Living of Louisville and Sunrise of Louisville are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dexter, Indiana. See full list of communities.

There are 79 assisted living facilities near Dexter, Indiana. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Dexter, Indiana are Magnolia Springs Louisville and Dominion Senior Living of Louisville. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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