Memory Care Communities in Battle Creek, Michigan

The cost of memory care in Battle Creek is the most economical in the state, costing $4,250 monthly. This price is substantially lower than both the state and national averages of $5,313 and $5,625 per month. In surrounding cities, the cost is higher. Lansing residents pay $5,391 while in Kalamazoo, the monthly rate is higher still at $5,438. Ann Arbor facilities charge the highest price, with monthly costs totaling $7,616.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care in Battle Creek costs $4,250 per month for accommodations and individualized services.

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.

At a cost of $4,250 per month, memory care in a secure community setting offers considerable savings over in-home care and home health care, which charge $5,173 for in-home personal or medical care services. Seniors without cognitive impairments can save further with assisted living, which costs $3,400 monthly. Intensive health care with skilled medical services in a nursing home facility requires the highest level of care, yielding the highest cost at $8,669 for a semiprivate room.

Michigan's Department of Human Services oversees the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which is the main licensing body regulating homes for the aged. The department maintains an online search tool to help locate licensed facilities and allows readers to view licensing studies, renewal and investigation reports.

 

• Battle Creek is served by the Bronson Hospital system, which operates a 169-bed community hospital within the city. Additionally, veteran residents can take advantage of health care services and benefits at Battle's Creek's VA Hospital, which offers clinical hours seven days a week. Battle Creek's proximity to Kalamazoo, Lansing and Grand Rapids offers further choices in top-notch health care within an hour's drive.
• The overall cost of living in Battle Creek is relatively low compared to the U.S. average, scoring 81.5 on a 100-point scale. While much of this can be attributed to lower prices for housing, residents also save money on healthcare, goods and services.
• Although crime statistics in Battle Creek show higher than average numbers of violent and property crimes compared to national averages, residents in long-term care facilities are assured of more secure surroundings. Moreover, memory care facilities are proactive in their approach to safety and minimize risk to vulnerable residents. Many facilities with dedicated memory care neighborhoods utilize security features, such as egress alarms and keyed entries, to maximize resident safety.
• Air and water quality in Battle Creek is better than average, benefiting at-risk groups such as seniors with chronic respiratory conditions or those fighting cancer. Air quality was rated at 65 points, indicating mild airborne pollutants, while water quality was scored 72 points out of a possible 100 for best quality.
• Battle Creek summers are temperate, averaging 75 degrees, but winter brings frigid cold weather and significant snowfall. The area receives precipitation year-round, totaling 36 inches of rain and 53 inches of snow on average. While Midwesterners are accustomed to seasonal changes, winter weather can be a challenge for newly relocated seniors.