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Memory Care Communities in East Lansing, Michigan

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in East Lansing, MI below include 34 memory care communities with 345 reviews. On average in East Lansing, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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Cities in Michigan

Howell

$6,700

East Lansing

$6,197

US

$5,694

Jackson

$5,113

Lansing

$4,705

Grand Ledge

$4,150

Okemos

$3,077

Paying for Memory Care in East Lansing

Memory Care costs in East Lansing start around $6,197 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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing

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 East Lansing

East Lansing 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 East Lansing, please visit our Memory Care in Michigan page.

What to Consider About Memory Care in East Lansing

In East Lansing, Michigan, more than 7 percent of the city's 48,000 residents are seniors aged 65 or older and many of those seniors have been diagnosed with some form of dementia. In fact, throughout Michigan, an estimated 180,000 seniors have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related disorder. 

In East Lansing, seniors with dementia can receive residential care in one of the area's 12 memory care facilities, which are officially known as homes for the aged throughout Michigan and regulated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Homes for the aged may provide memory care services, assisted living services or a combination of both, as provisions for both levels of care are similar throughout Michigan.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in East Lansing

  • The East Lansing area is home to world-class medical services, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Sparrow Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  • The air quality in East Lansing and throughout Ingham County has been given a passing grade by the American Lung Association. That means that there is little concern about negative health effects that the air may have on seniors living in the area or those with respiratory illnesses.
  • Property crime rates are high in East Lansing when compared with other cities throughout Michigan. Residents of the city have a one in 35 chance of becoming the victim of a property crime, whereas in the average Michigan resident has only a one in 56 chance. It's a good idea for family members to ask memory care facilities how they protect residents from theft and other crimes.
  • The overall cost of living in East Lansing is nearly 5 percent below the national average and the cost of healthcare is 18 percent below average. Families who have a tight budget for memory care may find East Lansing to be extremely affordable.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in East Lansing

East Lansing-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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Laura

I visited this facility

Review of The Willows at East Lansing

The Willows at East Lansing was a nice facility. The staff was nice, very helpful, and friendly. The facility was nice, clean, and homey. It was just that the other facility was a little bit more...

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Mary_902

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Willows at East Lansing

My friend was at The Willows at East Lansing. I would not recommend that place. They placed her in memory care and left her in her room with no contact. The grounds were attractive. They allowed...

Provider response

We are very sorry to hear that your friend's stay with us was not successful. We would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about her experience. Please reach out to our Executive Director or...

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S Folk

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Burcham Hills

My experience with Burcham Hills has been positive. The staff are very caring. We live out of state, and interacting via email and phone has been effective. Staff have been receptive to our...

Provider response

Thank you so much for your high rating! Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day!

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Memory Care Facilities near East Lansing, MI

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