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Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris
3956 Whispering Way Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I have lived here for a long time, everyone is very nice and I have received wonderful care. ..."
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Memory Care Communities in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Grand Rapids, MI below include 19 memory...
care communities with 433 reviews. On average in Grand Rapids, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Care Cardinal Kentwood
4352 Breton Road Southeast, Kentwood, MI 49512
4.3
(13 reviews)
"My father-in-law will be moving here. It's beautiful; the apartment that he's going into is very clean and spacious. The bathroom facilities are wonderful. The staff was very informative and very friendly. The dining area was very nice. It's still ki..."
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The Cortland Wyoming
2708 Meyer Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
4.3
(12 reviews)
"The Cortland Wyoming looked nice and clean. It's a big area and it's very comfortable looking. The staff was very friendly. It was too cold, so I wasn't able to see outside and I didn't really look out any windows...."
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Sunrise of Cascade
3041 Charlevoix Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
3.8
(20 reviews)
"Sunrise of Cascade was a great facility. The tour director was very knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant. The accommodations were very nice. The workers seemed very happy and involved. They had a lot of activities. They provide a high level of care, ..."
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The Cortland of Northview
3740 Vista Springs Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Mom just got transferred here. We really like the people there. They're really friendly and bent over backwards to help people, and they seem to work well with people with dementia. She has a nice big room with windows that let a lot of sunshine in. ..."
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids
1175 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My mom moved to Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids. I like that it wasn't too large for her. There are a lot of beautiful facilities in the Grand Rapids area, but this would seem to suit her personality more. It has beautiful views of a pond ..."
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Rivertown Ridge
3555 Copper River Ave SW, Wyoming, MI 49418
4.8
(9 reviews)
"I like Rivertown Ridge. It's newer. It's four years old. The people are very friendly. We went through independent living to their memory care. They were very helpful. People were coming up and introducing themselves. They have a large area for walki..."
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American House Jenison
8001 Cottonwood Drive, Jenison, MI 49428
4.4
(42 reviews)
"Mom was at American House Jenison for three weeks. The staff was very friendly. The nurses called me to find out how my mom was when she went into the hospital. They're just very nice. They worked very quickly to get my mom a little apartment there w..."
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Byron Manor
2115 84th Street Southwest, Byron Center, MI 49315
3.5
(6 reviews)
"Byron Center Manor looked very nice. The people were friendly. They have nice rooms. The dining area was nice and clean too...."
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StoryPoint Rockford
2885 10 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341
4.8
(53 reviews)
"The cross-country move for both my parents -- from their own home in Georgia to StoryPoint Rockford in Michigan -- was a very difficult one. My mother had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and though we suspected my father's cognitive decline, my broth..."
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The Cortland Holland
445 104th Ave, Holland, MI 49423
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I am very happy with them. My dad has only been there four or five days, but the place is as clean as can be, and the people are friendly. They have their own chef, and the food is fabulous. It’s not cafeteria-style food; it’s very well prepared. I l..."
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American House Holland
11911 James St, Holland, MI 49424
4.2
(28 reviews)
"My father has moved into American House Holland. What made us choose this place is the location, the friendliness of the staff, and the knowledge and condition of everybody in the building as well as the building itself. It's very clean. My father ha..."
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Freedom Village Holland
145 Columbia Ave., Holland, MI 49423
4.1
(26 reviews)
"I am currently living in Freedom Village Holland. I'm in their assisted living. It's a big facility with all levels of care. I have a large efficiency apartment, which is at least 500 feet. I could have a 1-bedroom if I'm willing to spend more money,..."
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Addington Place of LakeSide Vista
340 W 40th St, Holland, MI 49423
4.3
(14 reviews)
"What a beautiful facility. Prompted and welcoming team. Very safe and knowledgeable with the times we are on. I feel like part of a family. ..."
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American House Kentwood - CLOSED
5980 Eastern SE, Kentwood, MI 49508
3.5
(6 reviews)
"I did a tour of American House Kentwood. It seems very clean and organized. The people seem very friendly, but the thing that I liked least about it was the fact that the room was very small, and it didn't have in-room bath facilities. It was a commu..."
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Sunset Manor
725 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49428
4.8
(15 reviews)
"I went to Sunset Manor. I don't dislike anything about it. It is Christian-based. They have a lot of activities. It's a great atmosphere and they have a pool and sauna. The staff was great. The food was excellent. The cleanliness and structure of the..."
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Railside Assisted Living
7955 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I thought this assisted living center was wonderful. My grandmother was there for a couple of years and it was the best place for her. She loved it and I loved that she did. We were afraid at first but once we met the staff they were great. They took..."
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Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living
4482 Port Sheldon Street, Hudsonville, MI 49426
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My father-in-law was in Sheldon Meadows Assisted Living. He started in the assisted living part and then transferred to the memory care unit. He was in the memory care unit the longest. It was excellent. Everyone that worked there was just awesome. T..."
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Appledorn Assisted Living South
727 Apple Avenue, Holland, MI 49423
4.8
(11 reviews)
"My mom was only in for a short time before she passed but the staff was great and a room was available and she moved in same day. I can’t say enough how good the office staff and nurses were. Room was clean very nice..."
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Mary13
5.0
Review of Provision Living at Forest Hills
Provision Living at Forest Hills was affordable. The facility was clean. The patient-to-staff ratio was good. The staff was very knowledgeable, pleasant, and honest. He was exceptional at answering...
Provider response
Hi Mary, Thank you for your feedback about your experience at Provision Living. Ryan is a valued team member, and we're pleased he was able to answer your questions and provide insight into what...
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Natashia
4.0
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris
Mom is at Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris. She is in the memory care and our experience has been pretty good so far. She's new there so we're still kind of trying to see how things go, but...
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Tracey
4.0
Review of Clark Retirement at Franklin
We looked at Clark Retirement at Franklin. They were very friendly and knowledgeable. We didn't really have a ton of time, so we didn't give it as much time as we did the other. There was nothing...
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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities
Grand Rapids is one of Michigan’s most expensive cities for memory care. The nearby city of Ann Arbor is the most costly overall at $7,616 per month. The state capital, Lansing, costs $5,391 per month, and Detroit costs $5,269 per month. At the end of the list, Battle Creek ranks as the cheapest city for memory care, with average costs of $4,250 per month.
Grand Rapids
$6,035
MIchigan
$5,313
The United States
$5,625
Ann Arbor
$7,616
Detroit
$5,269
Lansing
$5,391
Battle Creek
$4,250
Paying for Memory Care in Grand Rapids
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 Grand Rapids costs an average of $6,035 per month. This is higher than Michigan’s average of $5,313 and the national average of $5,625.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Michigan page.
More Ways to Pay for Memory Care
Seniors have several options for covering memory care expenses in Grand Rapids, including public and private payment solutions.
- Medicaid: Michigan Medicaid houses the MI Choice Waiver Program, which pays for services such as meals, personal emergency response systems and personal care. It also offers the Community Transition Services program for seniors transitioning to memory care from a nursing home.
- Medicare: While the federal health insurance program for seniors doesn’t cover nonmedical long-term care, meaning it doesn’t apply to memory care, seniors can use this insurance to pay for skilled nursing services or durable medical equipment.
- VA Benefits: Qualified veterans may pay for memory care services through two VA programs, helping them cover the cost of housing, personal care and transportation. These programs include Aid and Attendance, which increases their monthly pension, and the Geriatrics and Extended Care program, which is part of the VA Health Care for Elderly Veterans program.
- Private Payments: Memory care facilities accept cash payments for all services and fees, including room and board, custodial care, housekeeping and meals. Depending on an individual’s resources, these payments may come from monthly income, retirement savings, pensions or money from renting out or selling their home.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Several types of senior care in the Grand Rapids area are less expensive than memory care. Adult day care services cost an average of $2,221 per month, while an assisted living facility costs $4,828. Home care and home health care average $5,529 per month, and a semiprivate room in a nursing home is the most expensive option at $9,405.
Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$2,221
Assisted Living Facility
$4,828
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,405
Free Memory Care Resources in Grand Rapids
Navigating memory care can be confusing and overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The city of Grand Rapids, the state of Michigan and other non-profit or government entities provide several free services for people with Alzheimer’s and their families. Michigan residents can take advantage of these services to assist with legal matters, long-term care planning, health care and more.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center | 734-936-8803 | The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center is a multidisciplinary program that brings together researchers, doctors and advocates to support wellness initiatives and fund new research for Alzheimer’s patients. The center runs the Mitten Minds support group and educational series for seniors in the early stages of dementia and other cognitive impairments and support programs for families and caregivers. People with cognitive impairments can also participate in many research studies offered by the center. |
| Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | 616-245-9451 | The Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for the health, safety and wellbeing of individuals living in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes or memory care communities. Family members can contact the ombudsman if they believe their loved one is mistreated in a memory care community or report any other concerns. All ombudsman services are strictly confidential and provided free of charge. |
| Alzheimer’s Association Michigan Chapter | National 24-hour helpline: 800-272-3900 Grand Rapids office contact: 616-459-4558 | The Michigan chapter of the Alzheimer's Association provides community, support, advocacy and resources for people with Alzheimer’s and their families. The Alzheimer's Association also runs a national 24/7 hotline for caregivers and family members to talk with trained professionals about the care of their loved ones. |
| Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan | 616-456-5664 | The Western Michigan Area Agency on Aging provides resources and community information for seniors throughout the Grand Rapids area, including those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The agency can connect seniors and their families with the information they need to make informed care decisions and navigate dementia care. |
| Legal Aid of Western Michigan | 616.774.0672 | Legal Aid of Western Michigan provides free legal services and help for low-income residents and seniors. In addition, the program can help assist with civil matters like living wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and other issues that families may have to navigate when their loved one is diagnosed with dementia. |
What to Consider About Memory Care in Grand Rapids
The Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing licenses memory care facilities as either Homes for the Aged (HFA) or Adult Foster Care Homes (AFC). Both must adhere to services and accommodations to maintain their licenses.
In Michigan, the difference between Adult Foster Care Homes and Homes for the Aged comes down to the number of residents in the facility. Adult Foster Care Homes usually have 20 or fewer residents, while Homes for the Aged have 21 or more.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Grand Rapids
Benefits
- Grand Rapids has a large health network, providing access to cutting-edge care for seniors with dementia.
- Older adults with memory loss find tailored support in this city at hospitals such as Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital, Butterworth Hospital and Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital.
- Grand Rapids joined the AARP Age-Friendly Network in 2018 and has several initiatives to create a welcoming environment for seniors, including housing stability programs and easy-to-use public transportation.
- Seniors in Grand Rapids don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security income, and the state provides deductions to reduce the tax burden on other retirement income. This helps many seniors afford memory care costs.
Drawbacks
- The overall cost of living in Grand Rapids runs slightly higher than the national norm. However, health care costs run about 24% below the national average, and housing expenses come in roughly 5% below the national norm, making the city financially feasible for those seeking memory care.
- Crime occurs at a higher rate in Grand Rapids than in a typical U.S. city. Annually, the city reports around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents, including 10 violent offenses and 30 property-related infractions. Fortunately, memory care facilities offer safe environments with features such as alarm systems and locked exterior doors.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
Grand Rapids Memory Care Services and Amenities
Memory care facilities offer a variety of services and amenities to support residents’ comfort and well-being. By concentrating their search on facilities with features such as enhanced security, evidence-based programming and comprehensive care services, families can find the right option for their loved ones’ needs.
- Transportation Services: Escorted transportation services help residents attend regular medical appointments and errands so families can focus on quality time with their loved ones.
- Single-Story Living: Zero-step entrances and single-story layouts reduce confusion and promote self-direction for older adults with memory loss.
- Flexible Dining Services: All-day dining accommodates a variety of food preferences, and many communities have food and beverage stations available throughout the day to promote nutrition and hydration.
- Enhanced Safety Features: Automatically locking doors, alarm systems and motion sensors promote security and reduce the risk of unsafe wandering.
- 24-Hour Staffing: Specially trained caregivers provide around-the-clock care, monitoring and emotional support.
- Recreational Activities: Dementia-friendly table games, brain exercises and arts and crafts encourage cognitive engagement.
Talk to Caring.com Family Advisor for personalized help comparing the features and amenities in local memory care facilities and to get assistance with finding communities with specific services.