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Brookdale Portage (MC)
3150 Old Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024
"The rooms were nice at Clare Bridge. Their food was good and they had lots of activities. They had outings and people...
Memory Care
$5,120
Memory Care Communities in Portage, MI
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authentic reviews in Portage, MI below include 19 memory care communities with 305 reviews. On average in Portage, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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19 Providers
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StoryPoint Portage
3951 W Milham Rd, Portage, MI 49024
"StoryPoint checked all of the boxes when we were searching for a new living situation for my father-in-law. They offer...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$7,148
Park Place Senior Living
4222 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
"My father has been a resident here for 5 years. We have been very happy with his care..The employees and staff are...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,800
Vibrant Life Kalamazoo
3700 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
"My father-in-law has moved here. The place is small. It is different than a lot of the bigger communities. However, we...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,950
North Woods Village Memory Care Assisted Living of Kalamazoo
6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
"My dad has moved into North Woods Village. It's a good place, we like the location. We chose it because it's a nice...
Memory Care
$6,815
StoryPoint Oshtemo
210 N 9th St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
"It is a brand-new facility. They had courtyards where the residents can wander in and out of. I just thought it had a...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,240
Friendship Village Kalamazoo
1400 North Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
"I went to the Friendship Village, and it was a very posh and expensive. The building and everything about it was...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$8,264
Butterfly Oasis
3113 Parchmount Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49004
Butterfly Oasis is a unique living experience for seniors 65 and older who choose to live in a home-like setting where...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$7,000
Kauhale Otsego
700 Eley Street, Otsego, MI 49078
Kauhale Otsego offers assisted living and memory care. Our building features 52 private suites, two dining areas, great...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,900
Grainhouse Grove
191 Lois Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49015
"It was not very big. They have a dog that roams around the premises that I knew my father-in-law would like. The staff...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,295
Bickford of Battle Creek
3432 Capital Ave. SW, Battle Creek, MI 49015
"My family and I are ecstatic to be able to have our loved-one moved from their previous assisted-living facility in...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$9,429
Beacon Pointe
732 E Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49002
"Beacon Pointe was very nice, neat, and not confusing. The executive director was available, very accommodating...
Memory Care
Pricing unavailable
Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
2400 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
"Well, let's see..it's been over a year since my mom lived there. I'm giving this a very good rating for two reasons...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
Pricing unavailable
Friendship Village
1400 N Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
"I was surprised how accommodating Friendship Village was. The staff was very helpful, warm, friendly and personal. I...
Assisted LivingMemory Care+1
Pricing unavailable
White Oaks
300 White Oak Road, Lawton, MI 49065
"Clean, safe, wonderful environment with plenty of activities and good meals. A very loving and caring staff with...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,575
Beacon Pointe Richland
8774 N 32nd Street, Richland, MI 49083
"I toured Beacon Pointe Richland for my father-in-law. It's very nice, new, and clean. The room is very nice as well. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
The Reflections
14316 Helmer Road South, Battle Creek, MI 49015
"The Reflections Memory Care was a beautiful facility. It's very new and very nice. There were activities going on. I...
Memory Care
Pricing unavailable
The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods
706 North Avenue, Battle Creek, MI 49017
The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods sits nestled among Battle Creek’s 7,000 acres of parkland. Located on lush, tree-lined...
Memory Care
$5,160
Caring Hearts Community
1212 32nd Street, Allegan, MI 49010
Caring Hearts Community is a family-oriented Assisted Living Facility in Allegan. We staff with only the highest quality...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Pricing unavailable
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Deb Swope
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Portage
The staff is amazing. Always there for any question big or small. Very involved with the residents. Very clean and beautiful rooms.
Provider response
Hello Deb, We appreciate your feedback! It’s wonderful to hear that you feel supported by our team and enjoy the beautiful environment we’ve created. Thank you for recognizing our commitment to...
Memory Care
James
4.0
Review of StoryPoint Portage
I toured StoryPoint Portage. It's good. I was very impressed with some of the stuff they have, especially in memory care. I like the layout. I like the fact that you can stay with your wife in...
Provider response
James, thank you for sharing your positive experience touring StoryPoint Portage! We're thrilled to hear that you found our memory care offerings impressive and enjoyed the layout of our...
Memory Care
Gdare
4.0
Review of StoryPoint Portage
Staff is attentive to residents needs. Facilities are clean and kept in repair. Relative was in independent living for about 3.5 years before moving to memory care. Only (17) residence In the...
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Cities in Michigan
Kalamazoo
$6,307
US
$5,694
Marshall
$5,500
Portage
$5,283
Elkhart
$5,070
Allegan
$4,870
Granger
$4,530
Battle Creek
$4,471
Paying for Memory Care in Portage
Memory Care costs in Portage start around $5,283 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Portage and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Portage
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Portage
Portage 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 Portage, please visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Portage
Located in Kalamazoo County, Portage is listed as one of the best places to live in Michigan. The city has a population of approximately 49,000, 16 percent who are age 65 and older, some of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or various forms of dementia. Portage is located in a state with 180,000 individuals who have cognitive impairments, and there are four memory care facilities to help accommodate these individuals.
Regulated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, memory care facilities are known as homes for the aged. Facilities that provide care for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia must provide disclosure provisions of their overall philosophy, the types of services they provide and their staff training and education processes.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Portage
- The state of Michigan does not tax Social Security retirement benefits and offers a large deduction on other types of retirement income. This may be good news for families of seniors who pay for memory care.
- Portage, Michigan, has a cost of living of 94.2, which is lower than the national average of 100 and lower than the state average of 97. Families of seniors paying for memory care may find it easier to manage money on a budget within the city limits.
- Summers in Portage are short and mild with the average high in July around 83 degrees. Winters are long and cold with January lows around 17 degrees. The city gets around 48 inches of snow per year, which may make it difficult for seniors who can’t tolerate the cold.
- Safety is a slight concern for families of seniors who live in the city of Portage. The city has an overall crime rate that is 17 percent higher than the national average. Individuals have a one in 32 chance of becoming a victim of any type of crime.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Portage
Portage-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.