13 Memory Care Facilities near Wyoming, MI

The city of Wyoming is the largest suburb of Grand Rapids in western Michigan, a region where it's estimated that 18,000 people are living with dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Association, this illness is primarily diagnosed in seniors. Wyoming has a population of roughly 76,000 people, about 10 percent of whom are age 65 and over.

As many as one in 10 of Wyoming's seniors may be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. To provide care for those with dementia, the area has 10 memory care facilities, with two in the city and another eight in the nearby cities of Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Jenison and Byron Center. Memory care facilities in Michigan may be located within their own building or in assisted living facilities, which are also known as homes for the aged.

• Wyoming has warm summers and chilly, snowy winters. The July highs are in the low-80s, which may appeal to seniors who enjoy relaxing outdoors, and January lows are in the upper-teens. The city receives about 70 inches of annual snowfall, which is more than twice the U.S. average and should be a consideration for families who travel locally to visit their loved one in memory care.
• The overall cost of living in Wyoming is 9 percent below the national average, and healthcare in this city costs about 17 percent less than elsewhere in the country. This city may be a good option for caregivers who are managing seniors with a chronic condition like Alzheimer's disease.
• Wyoming seniors do not have to pay income tax on their Social Security benefit, though income from retirement accounts and pensions is subject to income tax. To offset the expense, Michigan provides a sizable deduction for taxable retirement income. 
• The Wyoming area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Metro Health Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wyoming

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.

Wyoming 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 Wyoming, please visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

Directory of Winners in the Wyoming Area

Wyoming-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.