The Best Memory Care Communities in Washtenaw County, MI

Washtenaw County, Michigan is home to more than 364,000 residents and almost 14 percent of the county's population is age 65 or older. A considerable number of seniors in the area are living with dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects about 180,000 seniors across Michigan.

Seniors with dementia and their loved ones can choose from nine memory care facilities that are located in Washtenaw County. These facilities, along with assisted living facilities, are officially known as homes for the aged throughout the state. Both levels of care are subject to a similar set of rules and regulations and as such, are often housed within the same facility. All homes for the aged in Michigan are overseen by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

• The air quality in Washtenaw County has been assigned a passing grade by the American Lung Association. That means that seniors can breath the air in the county comfortably with little concern for what effect it may have on their health.
  
• The Washtenaw County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Michigan University Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 
  
• Michigan's tax policies are retirement-friendly. Both pension and savings withdrawals are eligible for sizable tax deductions while social security income is tax exempt. This can make Michigan an excellent location choice when it comes to memory care for seniors and families on a strict budget.
  
• While the overall cost of living in the county is 16 percent above the national average, seniors and their families can find significant savings when it comes to healthcare expenses, which are 10 percent below the costs of the average U.S. city. 

Memory Care costs in Washtenaw County start around $6,347 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 Washtenaw County 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.

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

• 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.

Washtenaw 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.