The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shiawassee County, MI for 2024

There are more than 12,000 seniors living among the 70,000 residents in Shiawassee County, Michigan, many of whom are living with Alzheimer's Disease, which affects an estimated 180,000 Michigan residents age 65 or older. A sizable number of seniors with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia require residential care in one of the county's four memory care facilities.

These facilities are officially known throughout the state as homes for the aged and are regulated closely by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. They are often housed alongside assisted living facilities, which are also classified as homes for the aged and are subject to a similar set of regulations.

• Shiawassee County has a cost of living that's well below the national average with healthcare costs that are 17 percent below average and housing costs that are 36 percent below average. Seniors and their families should find the cost of memory care in the city is considerably lower than in surrounding counties. 
  
• Shiawassee County's violent crime rate is above the national average. On a scale of one to 100, where one represents low crime and 100 represents high crime, Shiawassee's County's violent crime rate is 39.5. By comparison, the national average is only 31.1. It's a good idea to inquire about security systems that are in place to protect residents when touring memory care facilities in the area. 
  
• Families of seniors with tight budgets can find some relief in the state's retirement-friendly tax policies. Retirement income such as pensions and savings withdrawals are eligible for sizable deductions while social security income is tax exempt in Michigan. 
  
• The Shiawassee County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Memorial Healthcare, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

Memory Care costs in Shiawassee County start around $4,733 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Shiawassee County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Michigan page.

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.

Shiawassee County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Michigan page for more information about these laws.