Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Grand Rapids, MI below include 28 memory care communities with 82 reviews. On average in Grand Rapids, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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1225 Spaulding Ave., Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
4.8
(24 reviews)
"We relocated an aunt of mine from Virginia to Michigan. She needed support in a memory care facility. Cascade Trails is a beautiful new facility with with caring staff. The leader ship was very helpful in guiding us through a complex transition. The..."
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3041 Charlevoix Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
3.8
(20 reviews)
"My wife moved into Sunrise of Cascade. The people here take care of the residents very well. They do a good job. And it's a very nice, homey type of setting for everybody. The food is very, very good, and multiple choices every meal as to what they w..."
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730 Forest Hill Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
4.6
(8 reviews)
"Provision Living at Forest Hills was affordable. The facility was clean. The patient-to-staff ratio was good. The staff was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and honest. He was exceptional at answering all of our questions, answering emails, and answerin..."
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3740 Vista Springs Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49525
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom just got transferred here. We really like the people there. They're really friendly and bent over backwards to help people, and they seem to work well with people with dementia. She has a nice big room with windows that let a lot of sunshine in. ..."
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3956 Whispering Way Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I have lived here for a long time, everyone is very nice and I have received wonderful care. ..."
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1175 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
4.2
(7 reviews)
"Your love one’s will be in very good hands.The staff in memory care is very loving,careing,an dedicated to understand an provide the best care . ..."
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1551 Franklin St SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506
4.4
(13 reviews)
"My mother is in memory care at Clark Retirement at Franklin. It's very clean, very nice, well appointed, and well equipped. They have many things to do for the residents and excellent dining. The staff is very caring. They get to know their residents..."
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1011 28th ST SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I have my brother at Willow Creek now. It's a brand new facility, and I would recommend it to anybody. Within the three weeks, they have him switched from sleeping all day during the day to the night time. He is participating with the other residents..."
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11276 1st Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I went and toured Green Acres of Standale. It was great. I saw a lot of people being taken care of. There was no urine smell. The hallways were nice and wide. It was a very, very pleasant place to live in. It was just a very, very nice place. I went ..."
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2499 Forest Hill SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Clark Retirement at Keller Lake is a senior living community located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It offers a variety of care types including ..."
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2000 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
3.7
(11 reviews)
"Pilgrim Manor is a senior living community conveniently located in northeast Grand Rapids, Michigan, just minutes from downtown. Our campus ..."
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1050 4 Mile Road NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544
2.9
(15 reviews)
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
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2885 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI, 49341
4.7
(52 reviews)
"This is an excellent facility with friendly staff and engaging activities for the residents. I wouldn’t think twice about sending my loved one here. ..."
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8001 Cottonwood Drive, Jenison, MI, 49428
4.4
(37 reviews)
"My mother will be moving into American House Jenison in their memory care unit called Sandalwood. We chose it because of the proximity. My brother lives literally five minutes away, and they have six friends that are all within five minutes. It's a n..."
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3939 44th Street SW, Grandville, MI, 49418
4.5
(17 reviews)
"Both my mother in-law and father in-law have been living in the memory care area for about 4 months. Jennifer and her staff were wonderful from the start! They maded sure to find side by side rooms. Also, many of the staff members worked very hard..."
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6070 Northland Dr NE, Rockford, MI, 49341
4.7
(11 reviews)
"Beautiful facility, light and cheerful. My mother was very well cared for and staff took the time to really get to know her. They became friends and family to mom and us too..."
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3555 Copper River Ave SW, Wyoming, MI, 49418
5.0
(7 reviews)
"Discover Senior Living that Celebrates Every Stage of Retirement! There are many different chapters when it comes to the senior living jour..."
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4352 Breton Road Southeast, Kentwood, MI, 49512
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My brother moved here. It is wonderful, and he's in memory care. We're very pleased with it. The staff is very caring, and the administrator knows everybody. It's a small community, and it's great. His room is perfect for one person. It's nice becaus..."
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5281 Wilson Ave SW, Wyoming, MI, 49418
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The Grand Brook Memory Care of Grand Rapids is a beautiful facility. It has a very homey environment and you just feel like it's home. It has an open kitchen concept. There is also a wonderful inner courtyard with sitting areas and areas for grilling..."
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2708 Meyer Ave SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519
4.5
(6 reviews)
"Cortland Wyoming is located southwest of Grand Rapids in Wyoming, Michigan, where resident independence and overall wellness are at the hear..."
READ MOREGrand 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.Â
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
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.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.
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
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center | 734-936-8803 | The 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 Program | 616-245-9451 | The 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 Chapter | National 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 Michigan | 616-456-5664 | The 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 Michigan | 616.774.0672 | Legal 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. |
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. Â
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.Â
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.
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Mary13
5.0
Review of Provision Living at Forest Hills
Provision Living at Forest Hills was affordable. The facility was clean. The patient-to-staff ratio was good. The staff was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and honest. He was exceptional at answering...
Provider response
Hi Mary, Thank you for your feedback about your experience at Provision Living. Ryan is a valued team member, and we're pleased he was able to answer your questions and provide insight into what...
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Natashia
4.0
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...
Memory Care
Tracey
4.0
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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