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What to Consider About Memory Care in Wayne County

There are an estimated 180,000 seniors living with Alzheimer's Disease across Michigan and in places such as Wayne County, where more than 15 percent of the area's 1.5 million residents are seniors age 65 or older, the need for dementia care is substantial. 

There are 15 memory care facilities located in Wayne County to meet this need and provide residential care to seniors with dementia. These facilities are officially known as homes for the aged in Michigan and are subject to a similar set of rules and regulations as assisted living facilities. As such, both levels of care are often provided in the same facility. All homes for the aged in Michigan are overseen by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

 

  • Winters in Wayne County are reasonably cold, with an annual snowfall of 36 inches and average low temperatures of only 19 degrees in January. Extreme weather conditions can pose a threat to seniors with a tendency to wander, so it's important to make sure that memory care facilities have taken measures to prevent residents from going outdoors unsupervised.
  • Wayne County's overall cost of living is about 7 percent below the national average, but the cost of housing in the area is even more significant, at 63 percent below the average U.S. city. These low costs are likely to be reflected in the cost of room and board in memory care facilities. 
  • Although the American Lung Association has assigned a passing grade to the air quality in Wayne County, there are moderate particle and ozone pollution levels in the area. Seniors, particularly those with respiratory illnesses, may notice some discomfort on days when air quality is poor. 
  • The Wayne County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Beaumont Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

 

Paying for Memory Care in Wayne County

Memory Care costs in Wayne County start around $5,413 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 Wayne 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.

Counties in Michigan

Washtenaw County

$6,347

Livingston County

$6,062

Lucas County

$6,046

US

$5,694

Oakland County

$5,509

Wayne County

$5,413

Macomb County

$4,847

Monroe County

$4,113

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wayne 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.

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Free Memory Care Resources in Wayne County

Wayne 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 Wayne County, please visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Wayne County

Wayne 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Colleen

I visited this facility

Review of Blessed Assisted Living & Memory Care

I visited Blessed Assisted Living & Memory Care in Garden City and toured the memory care unit. I went to talk and to look at it to see if I was going to take my dad there or not. The people seem...

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Judy1

I visited this facility

Review of Glen Abbey Assisted Living & Memory Care

Glen Abbey Assisted Living & Memory Care was nice. The staff was very friendly. They had a lot going on for the care activities. The room was smaller than the other place, and it didn't have a...

Provider response

Hello Judy, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts! It’s great to hear that you found our community friendly and engaging, especially with the variety of care activities available....

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Judy1

I visited this facility

Review of Kingsley Senior Living

I like the way Kingsley Senior Living was laid out because it goes in a circle. The hallway is not real big. When my friend comes out of her room, she'll end up back in her room eventually. That's...

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