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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Holland, MI for 2024

Located in the western region of Michigan, Holland is a welcoming community with a large senior community that makes up 17% of the city’s 34,000 residents. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention underscores the need for dynamic dementia care services by showing the impact memory-related disorders have on public health and life expectancy. In 2016, about 13% of deaths in the county were linked to Alzheimer’s. Four years later, it was the primary cause of death in 15% of cases. Between 2016 and 2020, Alzheimer’s-related deaths went up by 54%, compared to the total death rate increase of 34%.  

Alzheimer’s care can become challenging as the condition progresses, making residential memory care services a practical solution for many seniors and families. Memory care facilities have teams of highly trained caregivers and promote an engaging lifestyle with evidence-based programming. To help families stay connected to their loved ones’ care, many facilities host regular events and support groups.

This guide outlines some of the most common ways seniors and families in Holland pay for residential dementia care. It also highlights some resources that can help individuals navigate the system and choose the best care options for their situation.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Holland

Memory care services in Holland are typically provided in assisted living facilities, which are officially called adult foster care or homes for the aged. These facilities are licensed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which outlines the scope of care the facilities must provide along with rules related to staffing, care planning and dementia services.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Holland

  • Holland Hospital is a nationally recognized hospital that provides state-of-the-art medical services and care to local seniors. This 189-bed facility specializes in a range of age-related services, including arthritis, cardiovascular health and orthopedic services. Health care costs in the city come in about 11% below national norms, and though there are only 132 doctors per 100,000 residents compared to 210 nationally, memory care communities typically have visiting physicians who provide routine care.
  • Holland residents who are 60 or older can obtain transportation services through the county’s Senior and Disability Volunteer Driver Program. This transportation service is available for legal and medical appointments as well as shopping errands.
  • Seniors in Holland don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, and large deductions are available to significantly reduce what they owe for other types of retirement income. These tax benefits may help seniors afford memory care expenses in Holland.
  • The air quality in Holland is moderate, making the city a relatively good retirement option for seniors sensitive to pollution. Although the city scores an F from the American Lung Association for ozone pollution, it gets a passing score for annual particle pollution and an A for 24-hour particle pollution.
  • The cost of living in Holland is consistent with state norms and about 9% cheaper than the national average, which may make retiring to this city a financially viable option for many seniors. Housing costs are high relative to the rest of the state, but seniors with dementia can usually avoid this expense by transitioning to memory care.
  • Summers in Holland are pleasant, with average summer highs reaching the low 80s. Although July is often muggy, humidity levels are generally negligible for the rest of the year. Winters are chilly with lows in the 20s, and the city gets about 79 inches of annual snowfall. Memory care communities have heightened security and fully enclosed outdoor spaces to prevent wandering in unsafe weather conditions.

Paying for Memory Care in Holland

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.

In Holland, memory care residents pay approximately $6,035 per month for housing and dementia services.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care communities in Holland charge $6,035 monthly for care, which is well above the state average of $5,313 and the national average of $5,625. Seniors may save hundreds of dollars by opting for care in one of the nearby surveyed cities, including Kalamazoo, where rates average $5,438. In Muskegon, rates are about $1,000 less than in Holland, and seniors may save about $1,800 per month by opting for care in Battle Creek.

Holland

$6,035

Michigan

$5,313

The United States

$5,625

Kalamazoo

$5,438

Muskegon

$5,016

Battle Creek

$4,250

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care is one of the more expensive long-term care options in Holland, with residents paying approximately $6,035 per month for care. While this is thousands of dollars less than the cost of nursing home care, which averages $9,405, other long-term care options are generally more cost-effective. In-home care and home health care cost a few hundred dollars less at $5,529 per month, and those who don’t require dementia services pay $4,828 for standard assisted living. Seniors seeking more affordable care pay $2,221 per month for adult day health care.

Memory Care

$6,035

In-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

Note: Data for Holland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Grand Rapids, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Holland

In Holland 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, visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

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 & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Holland

There are several supportive organizations and programs in the Holland region that provide free help for seniors and families affected by dementia. Through the following resources, individuals can find local support groups, financial and legal counseling, and information and referrals for community-based services. The table also includes information specialists who can help families and seniors make important long-term care decisions.

ResourceContactService
Evergreen Commons(616) 396-7100Evergreen Commons is an award-winning memory care community in Holland that provides support services to older adults. Through this center, seniors and their families can get information and referral services for local programs such as prescription drug assistance and durable medical equipment loans.
Alzheimer's Association(800) 272-3900The Greater Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides in-person and over-the-phone support and consultations to help seniors and families make informed long-term care decisions. The agency also oversees support groups and early-stage engagement programs, and it operates a free helpline where callers can speak with masters-level industry experts.
Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan(888) 456-5664The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan has information specialists who help seniors and families locate support groups and educational resources in the community. The agency can also provide direct services to supplement what seniors obtain through memory care, including medical transportation and nutrition counseling.
Legal Aid of Western Michigan(616) 394-1380Legal Aid of Western Michigan provides free civil legal aid to adults 60 and over. Seniors and families can contact this agency for help with dementia-related issues such as resolving consumer debt problems and assigning powers of attorney.
Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program(866) 485-9393The Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program has staff members and volunteers who visit local memory care communities to ensure safe, enriching environments for residents and to help facilities develop solutions for meeting challenging care needs. The ombudsman can also help families find ways to pay for dementia services.
Veterans Services(877) 673-5333The county’s Veterans Services office helps veterans apply for VA programs such as disability compensation, veterans’ pension and Aid and Attendance, which can help them pay for residential memory care.
Lending Hands of Michigan(269) 567-4381Lending Hands of Michigan is a regional nonprofit organization that provides free durable medical equipment loans to qualified individuals in Holland. Through this resource, seniors can obtain wheelchairs and walkers, which may help reduce out-of-pocket care expenses.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Holland

Holland 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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Tim

I visited this facility

Review of American House Holland

We liked American House Holland. It was a nice place and it was affordable. They have a good program and I think I would put my mom there in a heartbeat. They had two different kinds of rooms. They...

Provider response

Tim, thank you for taking the time to visit our community! We enjoyed meeting you and hope to welcome your loved one home to American House!

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Diana

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

Review of American House Holland

My mom was at American House Holland for three to four days. It started out fine. They were very nice to us and they got their money, but they put her in quarantine on the first day she was there...

Provider response

Diana, thank you for your feedback. It's always our hope our residents and guests have a pleasant experience with us. When they don't, we want to hear about it. Feel free to reach out to our Vice...

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Tom

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

Review of American House Holland

American House Holland is very clean. The most important thing to us was the staff and their concern and help through the process. The rooms are clean. My sister is in their memory care. The...

Provider response

Thank you so much for your feedback, Tom. We are honored to serve your family.

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