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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Grand Rapids, MI for 2024

Approximately 197,416 people call Grand Rapids home, and 12.4% of the city’s population are seniors. Between 2016 and 2020, Alzheimer’s deaths in Grand Rapids increased by 46.90%, reflecting a nationwide trend of increased disease prevalence. By 2025, Michigan will become the first state where seniors aged 65 and older outnumber those under 18, which makes caring for this vulnerable demographic all the more pertinent. Memory care services are essential in providing treatment and care for Grand Rapids seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Dementia care communities are designed with the health and well-being of seniors with memory-loss disorders in mind. They are exceptionally safe and secure to prevent wandering and confusion and keep staff on-site 24/7 to provide care day and night. Seniors living in memory care communities receive the latest therapies and treatment methods to improve their quality of life.

Families exploring memory care in the Grand Rapids area can use this guide to compare options, average costs and other considerations that can influence their long-term care decisions.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Grand Rapids

The Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing licenses memory care facilities as either Homes for the Aged (HFA) or Adult Foster Care Homes (AFC). Both must adhere to services and accommodations to maintain their licenses.  

In Michigan, the difference between Adult Foster Care Homes and Homes for the Aged comes down to the number of residents in the facility. Adult Foster Care Homes usually have 20 or fewer residents, while Homes for the Aged have 21 or more. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Grand Rapids

  • There are 263 physicians per 100,000 residents in Grand Rapids, compared to the national average of 210, and a very high number of these physicians accept Medicare. There are nine hospitals in the Grand Rapids area, including Mercy Health St. Mary’s Campus, one of the top 20 hospitals in Michigan, and Spectrum Health-Butterworth and Blodgett Campuses, which rank in the top 5. Grand Rapids is also only a two-hour drive from Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan Health-Ann Arbor, Michigan’s #1 ranked hospital. Overall, the health cost index in Grand Rapids is lower than the national average. 
  • Only 12.4% of Grand Rapids’ citizens are seniors. However, there are 91 senior living communities within close range of the city to care for the elderly population. Memory Care costs in Grand Rapids are higher than the national average, but lower than many other cities in Michigan. 
  • The cost of living in Grand Rapids is 12.2% lower than the national average and 1.8% lower than Michigan’s statewide average. Grand Rapids ranks as the 11th most affordable place to live in the United States. 
  • In terms of weather and climate, Grand Rapids receives low levels of yearly rainfall. Winters are long and cold, and the city averages 64 inches of snow per year. The air quality in Grand Rapids is slightly below average. However, summers are generally pleasant, with temperatures averaging 70-85 degrees. 
  • Grand Rapids ranks above the national average for violent and property crime, but crime rates have steadily decreased after peaking in 2008. It’s important to note that memory care facilities are exceptionally secure, with 24/7 monitoring and security measures, so residents are at a much lower risk of crime than the general population. 

Paying for Memory Care in Grand Rapids

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.

Memory care in Grand Rapids costs an average of $6,035 per month. This is higher than Michigan’s average of $5,313 and the national average of $5,625.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Grand Rapids is one of Michigan’s most expensive cities for memory care. The nearby city of Ann Arbor is the most costly overall at $7,616 per month. The state capital, Lansing, costs $5,391 per month, and Detroit costs $5,269 per month. At the end of the list, Battle Creek ranks as the cheapest city for memory care, with average costs of $4,250 per month. 

Grand Rapids

$6,035

MIchigan

$5,313

The United States

$5,625

Ann Arbor

$7,616

Detroit

$5,269

Lansing

$5,391

Battle Creek

$4,250

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Several types of senior care in the Grand Rapids area are less expensive than memory care. Adult day care services cost an average of $2,221 per month, while an assisted living facility costs $4,828. Home care and home health care average $5,529 per month, and a semiprivate room in a nursing home is the most expensive option at $9,405.

Home Care

$5,529

Home Health Care

$5,529

Adult Day Health Care

$2,221

Assisted Living Facility

$4,828

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,405

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Grand Rapids

In Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids

Navigating memory care can be confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The city of Grand Rapids, the state of Michigan and other non-profit or government entities provide several free services for people with Alzheimer’s and their families. Michigan residents can take advantage of these services to assist with legal matters, long-term care planning, health care and more.

ResourceContactService
Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center734-936-8803The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center is a multidisciplinary program that brings together researchers, doctors and advocates to support wellness initiatives and fund new research for Alzheimer’s patients. The center runs the Mitten Minds support group and educational series for seniors in the early stages of dementia and other cognitive impairments and support programs for families and caregivers. People with cognitive impairments can also participate in many research studies offered by the center.
Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program616-245-9451The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for the health, safety and wellbeing of individuals living in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes or memory care communities. Family members can contact the ombudsman if they believe their loved one is mistreated in a memory care community or report any other concerns. All ombudsman services are strictly confidential and provided free of charge.
Alzheimer’s Association Michigan ChapterNational 24-hour helpline: 800-272-3900

Grand Rapids office contact: 616-459-4558
The Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides community, support, advocacy and resources for people with Alzheimer’s and their families. The Alzheimer's Association also runs a national 24/7 hotline for caregivers and family members to talk with trained professionals about the care of their loved ones.
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan616-456-5664The Western Michigan Area Agency on Aging provides resources and community information for seniors throughout the Grand Rapids area, including those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The agency can connect seniors and their families with the information they need to make informed care decisions and navigate dementia care.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan616.774.0672Legal Aid of Western Michigan provides free legal services and help for low-income residents and seniors. In addition, the program can help assist with civil matters like living wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and other issues that families may have to navigate when their loved one is diagnosed with dementia.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids 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.

Laws and regulations for memory care in Michigan

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Natashia

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

Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris

Mom is at Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris. She is in the memory care and our experience has been pretty good so far. She's new there so we're still kind of trying to see how things go, but...

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Sherry

I visited this facility

Review of Samaritas

I looked at Samaritas. There's a lot of natural light and a lot of windows. It's just very cheerful looking. The units are double rooms. My mother-in-law would not like that, but they seem...

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Tracey

I visited this facility

Review of Clark Retirement at Franklin

We looked at Clark Retirement at Franklin. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn't really have a ton of time, so we didn't give it as much time as we did the other. There was nothing...

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