Vista Springs Wyoming
2708 Meyer Ave SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519
4.7
(6 reviews)
"Vista Springs Wyoming stays true to its building's roots as an elementary school with assisted living for the young at heart. Our high careg..."
READ MOREApproximately 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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2708 Meyer Ave SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519
4.7
(6 reviews)
"Vista Springs Wyoming stays true to its building's roots as an elementary school with assisted living for the young at heart. Our high careg..."
READ MORE5812 Village Dr SW, Wyoming, MI, 49519
4.7
(3 reviews)
"My husband was here. He enjoyed the food, he told me many times, and the staff treated him very well. He knew all of them and talked with them. His room was a nice size, had plenty of light, had its own bathroom, and was nice. He was in the memory un..."
READ MORE7555 Chandler Dr NE, Belmont, MI, 49306
3.7
(9 reviews)
"Care Cardinal in Belmont is a wonderful home. It is a very nice log cabin that sits off the road. It is beautiful. The staff are warm and friendly. My mother moved to Belmont just over a year ago and the difference since October is amazing. She ..."
READ MORE2115 84th Street Southwest, Byron Center, MI, 49315
"Care Cardinal Byron Center is a locally owned senior living facility with Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care neighborhoods..."
READ MORE5980 Eastern SE, Kentwood, MI, 49508
3.5
(6 reviews)
"American House Kentwood offers spacious studio and one-bedroom Assisted Living Apartments, as well as Memory Care through our proprietary Lo..."
READ MORE141 Port Sheldon Road, Grandville, MI, 49418
4.9
(7 reviews)
"My wife stayed at Georgetown Manor East. It's a little older facility. As far as cleanliness, it was very, very clean. I can't say enough for the help there; they were so good to her. It was unreal. I knew we picked the right place for her because th..."
READ MORE1725 Port Sheldon Street, Jenison, MI, 49428
5.0
(5 reviews)
"I went to Waterford Place. They have a memory unit, regular nursing care, they have condominiums, and there's a continuum of care. It's pretty new, it's beautifully located, lots of parking, and they really seem to care for the people. The staff is c..."
READ MORE4482 Port Sheldon Street, Hudsonville, MI, 49426
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My father-in-law was in Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living. He started in the assisted living part and then transferred to the memory care unit. He was in the memory care unit the longest. It was excellent. Everyone that worked there was just awesome. T..."
READ MORE7955 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI, 49315
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Railside Assisted Living Center, Byron Center's premier, family-owned assisted living & memory care community, offers a variety of services ..."
READ MOREThe 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
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.
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.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
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
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.
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 |
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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. |
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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Natashia
4
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
5
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
4
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...