Memory Care Communities in Saline, Michigan

Memory Care costs in Saline start around $5,100 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 Saline 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.

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.

Dementia affects an estimated 240,000 seniors throughout Michigan and in Saline. More than 15 percent of the residents are seniors aged 65 or older, resulting in a genuine need for dementia care. Two memory care facilities in Saline provide Alzheimer's care and support, along with three more located nearby in Ann Arbor. 

Throughout Michigan, facilities that provide memory care to seniors, as well as those that provide basic assisted living services, are officially known as homes for the aged. Regulations for these facilities are provided by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

• The Saline area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as Hurley Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illnesses.
  
• According to the American Lung Association, the air quality in Saline and throughout Washtenaw County has extremely low particle pollution. That means seniors and other vulnerable members of the population can live in the area without having their health negatively affected by the air they breathe.
  
• The Saline area gets plenty of snow during the winter. The average U.S. city receives 26 inches of snow each year, and Saline's average annual snowfall is 40 inches. Extreme weather can be dangerous to seniors with a tendency to wander, so when touring prospective memory care facilities it's important to discuss resident safety and ensure there are systems in place to prevent seniors from wandering outdoors unsupervised.
  
• The cost of living in Saline is 15 percent above the U.S. average, which may make the area a bit too pricey for some families. However, families of seniors who require frequent medical attention may find that the cost of healthcare in Saline helps to even out expenses because it's 10 percent below the national average.