4 Memory Care Facilities in Muskegon County, MI

More than 15 percent of Muskegon County's 172,000 residents are seniors age 65 or older. Many seniors in the area have been diagnosed with dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects an estimated 180,000 seniors throughout Michigan. There are four memory care facilities in the county that provide specialized residential care to seniors with dementia. The facilities are frequently housed alongside assisted living facilities, which are subject to a similar set and rules and regulations.

Facilities that provide either level of care are referred to as homes for the aged and are overseen by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. 

• According to the American Lung Association, Muskegon County's air quality is poor thanks to high levels of ozone pollution. Breathing low-quality air on a regular basis can result in adverse health affects, particularly for seniors and those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
  
• The Muskegon County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Mercy Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• The cost of living in Muskegon County is well below the national average. While the overall cost is nearly 12 percent below average, the cost of housing is nearly 40 percent lower than in the average U.S. City. Families on a tight budget should find that the Muskegon County area is a very affordable choice for memory care.
  
• Annual snowfall in Muskegon County is more than double that of the average city in the U.S. The area sees 60 inches of snow on average each year, while the national average is only 26 inches. When considering a memory care facility in the area, it's important to make sure that there are security measures in place to keep residents indoors, particularly when there's a risk of the resident wandering. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Muskegon County

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on 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.

Muskegon County and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Muskegon County, please visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

Directory of Winners in the Muskegon County Area

Muskegon 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.