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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sterling Heights, MI for 2024

One of Detroit’s core suburbs, Sterling Heights is a community home to more than 133,000 residents. This includes a senior population of 17.3% — a demographic at a higher risk for developing conditions such as Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Growing numbers of seniors in Sterling Heights are impacted by Alzheimer’s each year. According to the CDC, annual deaths related to the disease have risen from 336 to 396 between 2014 and 2018, which is an increase of nearly 18%.

Sterling Heights seniors living with dementia can access support from a number of local and regional organizations, though they may be best served by the care offered at a memory care community. These facilities offer specialized programming and personal care services in a secured environment. This guide offers a look at memory care as a long-term care option in Sterling Heights, including the benefits and drawbacks to living in the city, the typical cost of this type of care compared to other options and a list of local resources that can support seniors as they age.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Sterling Heights

In Sterling Heights, adult foster care homes, homes for the aged and care facilities offering specialized programs are licensed and regulated by the Michigan Department of Human Services, Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged Licensing Division. Annual inspections are conducted to ensure that facilities are compliant with state laws and regulations. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Sterling Heights

  • Seniors in Sterling Heights have access to world-class health care facilities, including Henry Ford Medical Center – Sterling Heights and Beaumont Hospital, Troy. The hospital is adjacent to a medical park with specialized clinics and care offices.
  • While it’s only 1.4% higher than the U.S. national average, the cost of living in Sterling Heights is quite expensive compared to the average Michigan city. The city receives an index rating of 101.4, which is around 13% higher than the statewide average of 89.6.
  • Despite higher-than-average living costs, seniors can benefit from Michigan’s tax-friendly policies. Seniors are not taxed on their Social Security retirement benefits and are eligible for deductions on all other types of retirement income, such as pensions and 401(k)s.
  • Sterling Heights is considered a safe community for seniors, especially in terms of violent crime. Ranked on a scale to 100, offenses of this nature score a 14.4, which is significantly lower than the Detroit metro area’s rating of 29.5 and statewide rate of 25.3. Property crime is also much lower than both the regional and statewide averages.
  • Winters in Sterling Heights can get cold, with temperatures dropping as low as 19 degrees and an average of 32 inches of snowfall per year. Luckily, summers bring much warmer weather and plenty of sunshine so seniors can enjoy the city’s outdoor attractions.
  • SMART offers fixed-route, microtransit and paratransit bus services to seniors in communities across metro Detroit, including Sterling Heights. Seniors are eligible for discounted fares. Adults aged 55 and older can also take advantage of Sterling Heights’ Minibus Service. Operating Monday through Friday, the curb-to-curb service is designed to help seniors get to medical appointments, stores and scheduled city recreation programs.
  • Sterling Heights is a great spot for seniors in search of a relaxed retirement lifestyle. Set along the banks of the Clinton River, the city offers numerous paths, parks and natural areas. It also hosts the annual SterlingFest Art and Jazz Fair and has a vibrant, ethnic culinary scene. It’s also just 25 miles north of Detroit for additional entertainment options.

Paying for Memory Care in Sterling Heights

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Seniors in Sterling Heights typically pay an average of $5,269 per month for memory care. 

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Sterling Heights is less expensive than both the statewide and national averages. It’s also the most affordable option in southeast Michigan. Memory care in Lansing is closest to the statewide average at a cost of $5,391 per month, and Flint is slightly higher at $5,469. Other nearby cities are much more expensive, including Monroe at $6,313 per month and Ann Arbor at $7,616.

Sterling Heights

$5,269

Michigan

$5,313

The United States

$5,625

Ann Arbor

$7,616

Flint

$5,469

Monroe

$6,313

Lansing

$5,391

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors have several care options depending on their needs, budget and living preferences. Adult day health care is the most affordable option at $1,430 per month, followed by assisted living at $4,215. In-home care and home health care services are a bit more expensive than memory care but allow seniors to remain at home. Both cost $5,720 per month. Nursing homes are the most expensive option, with rates starting at $8,882 for a semiprivate room.

Memory Care

$5,269

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,430

Assisted Living Facility

$4,215

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,882

Note: Data for Sterling Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sterling Heights

In Sterling Heights, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Michigan page.

More ways to pay for memory care in Michigan

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Sterling Heights

To serve the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s in Sterling Heights, a number of resources are available locally, regionally and federally. Provided by government-sponsored agencies and nonprofit organizations, these resources offer services and programs such as case management, benefits counseling, financial guidance and caregiver support.

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging 1-B(800) 852-7795The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is a nonprofit that helps connect seniors living in southeast Michigan with services and programs to support their needs. Seniors can call the Information and Assistance telephone line to speak with trained experts who can answer questions and direct them to local programs such as transportation, care options, benefits counseling and wellness programming. The organization also operates a long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for the needs of those living in long-term care facilities.
Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter(248) 351-0280 or (800) 272-3900The Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers information and support for seniors and families impacted by dementia. Its broad range of free programs and services includes educational programs, support groups and social engagement initiatives. The organization also operates a 24/7 helpline that individuals can call for confidential support, information and referrals.
Sterling Heights Senior Center(586) 446-2750Seniors aged 50 and older can visit the Sterling Heights Senior Center to socialize with fellow community members and participate in a variety of events and activities. Most programs and services offered at the center are free. Seniors also have access to the Senior Active Life Center, which features a cardio room, walking track and gymnasium and hosts exercise classes.
Macomb Community Action(586) 469-6999Macomb Community Action's Senior Services Division offers a range of programs and services to support the needs of the local senior community. These include a congregate dining program, medical equipment loan closet, friendly caller service and Medicare counseling. Its Resource Advocacy Department provides consultations and assistance with locating resources and applying for benefits.
Macomb County Veterans Services(586) 469-5315Macomb County Veterans Services works with veterans and their families to help streamline the process of accessing, applying for and receiving the benefits they're entitled to. These may include health care benefits as well as dependency, pension and burial allowances. The agency can also connect vets to support groups, counseling services and other VA services.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sterling Heights

Sterling Heights Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Michigan page for more information about these laws.

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Reviews of Communities Nearby

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C. Johns

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sterling Elder Care

You could not ask for a better staff to care for your loved one. My mother has been at this facility for over 2 years now and I could not be more pleased with every aspect of their care...

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Memory Care

Mary Talanges

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Sterling Elder Care

My husband has been at Sterling Elder Care for almost two months he is 88 years old and has dementia. He was quite angry before my daughter found this group home. He has settled in and is quite...

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Kevin

I visited this facility

Review of The Courtyard at Sterling Heights

I toured The Courtyard at Sterling Heights. I like that it's all on one level. They call them cottages, the buildings that they have. They're rooms but they have a great room with beams that make...

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