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10 Best Nursing Homes in Dexter, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Dexter nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Dexter, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Dexter or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Dexter.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Old West Side Historic District.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Dexter, MI

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Photo of Atria Park of Ann Arbor
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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62 reviews
9.5
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62 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
26%
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3%
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5!!!!!!! A whole hearted 5. The community is EXACTLY what my mom needed. Thank you for helping us find this place it has changed my mom life and so much for the better!!! The overall experience is one of...
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.
Atria Park of Ann Arbor provides older adults with an active lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, personal growth and connecting with others. This welcoming, thoughtfully designed community offers charming wraparound porches and beautifully landscaped grounds with walking...
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Photo of Brookdale Ann Arbor
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.1
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66 reviews
9.1
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66 reviews
5 star
52%
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26%
3 star
8%
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3%
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11%
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Administrative staff were very friendly with excellent communication to both residents and family. Nursing staff were knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns. Aides were attentive and kind....
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.
A little more care. A lot more luxury.There are a lot of reasons to choose our vibrant, first-class community for you or your loved one’s next place to call home sweet home. Visit and you’ll find one of the most luxurious senior living settings in Michigan. But you’ll also find a vibrant group of...
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Photo of Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy
55 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.9
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31 reviews
8.9
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31 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
26%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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3%
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Warm and caring staff. I would recommend. Moved my dad from another facility in the area and my dad has said he is happy for first time
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.
More Than Memory CareOur community in Ann Arbor, Michigan specializes in enriching the lives of seniors through memory care. We value the safety and security of our community, but we also treasure them as the wise and wonderful people they are.We understand the importance of familiarity and...
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Photo of Balfour Ann Arbor
2121 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.0
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14 reviews
8.0
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14 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
14%
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14%
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It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her...
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.
The first Balfour community outside of Colorado, located in Ann Arbor down the street from the campus.
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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
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We needed more care and we got a bed at Chelsea. She has been here since March in the memory care unit and we are very happy! They take great care of her here:) 5 on all categories! We are soooo thankful we...
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.
Chelsea Retirement Community, the flagship community of United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC), has been recognized as one of the finest senior living communities in Chelsea and southeastern Michigan since its faithful founding in 1906. You’ll feel the benefits of that legacy the moment...
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1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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41 reviews
7.5
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41 reviews
5 star
24%
4 star
37%
3 star
22%
2 star
7%
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10%
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Staff is friendly. But the facility is very short staffed, existing staff is over worked and sometimes care is delayed. Food is fine. Frequently they have musical quests that are very talented.
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.
University Living University Living is an assisted living community located in a beautiful area of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. With gorgeous walking paths and an even more beautiful courtyard, it is a wonderful place to live. There are benches outside for when those wish to have nice...
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Photo of Hillside Terrace Retirement
77 Photos available
6.0
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11 reviews
6.0
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
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3 star
18%
2 star
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My mom lived here for 16 months with rapidly advancing dementia. I visited her nearly every day and had the opportunity to meet many staff and observe their interactions with my mom. Due to her disease she...
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.
As a family owned and operated retirement home in Ann Arbor, Hillside Terrace focuses holistically on improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, engaging residents in a stimulating environment, and building a trusting rapport. All medical care...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Dexter, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dexter is $5,055 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stockbridge, MI with an average of $4,040 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, MI, vs. nearby cities

Dexter, MI
$5,055/mo
$4,739/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, MI, vs. state and national averages

Dexter, MI
$5,055/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,045/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,055/mo

Nursing homes costs in Dexter, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,687/mo
Studio
$7,405/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,187/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,348/mo

Senior living costs in Dexter vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Dexter, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDexter, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,055/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,497/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,045/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,430/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Dexter, MI:$5,055/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Dexter, MI:$4,497/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dexter, MI:$5,045/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dexter, MI:$4,430/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Dexter, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Dexter 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Dexter, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Dexter 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
Dexter, MI$7,917/mo$7,124/mo+11.1%
Michigan$5,484/mo$5,364/mo+2.2%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Dexter, MI
2024 average cost:$7,917/mo
2023 average cost:$7,124/mo
Percent change:+11.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,484/mo
2023 average cost:$5,364/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 nursing homes in Dexter

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Dexter

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Glacier Hills, a CCRC in Ann Arbor, MI

4.3
It has been good but challenging. My mom seems happy there but at [age removed} there is always something. She doesn't care for the new menus as they don't always have an option that she likes. But I give them a 5 because of [name removed], the resident liaison. The reason for the care services ...
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Dexter nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dexter nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Dexter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dexter, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dexter nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dexter, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dexter nursing homes

Nursing homes 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, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
70%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
70%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dexter nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
70%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dexter nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Dexter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dexter, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
70%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
70%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
70%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
0.5%
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Atria Park of Ann Arbor, Brookdale Ann Arbor and Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Dexter, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Dexter, Michigan. See the full list.

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