Memory Care Communities in Swartz Creek, Michigan

Memory Care costs in Swartz Creek start around $4,979 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 Swartz Creek 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.

Located on the outskirts of Flint, Michigan, Swartz Creek is home to a sizable senior population. More than 20 percent of the city's 5,500 residents are age 65 or older, and some require comprehensive medical care for Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease or dementia, which affect an estimated 240,000 seniors throughout the state.

Locally, 11 memory care facilities provide supervision and care for seniors with dementia. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for regulating these facilities, which are officially known as homes for the aged.

• Swartz Creek is a relatively affordable city. The overall cost of living is 7 percent lower than the national average, and healthcare costs are 17 percent lower. Those who are working with a tight budget may find that this city is a great choice for affordable memory care.
  
• Winters in Swartz Creek are cold and snowy. The city gets an average of 40 inches of snow each year and has January low temperatures as cold as 15 degrees. It's important for families to ask administrators of prospective memory care facilities how they prevent seniors from wandering outdoors, particularly in cold weather.
  
• Crime rates in Swartz Creek are below national and state averages. On a scale of one to 100 where one is the lowest rate and 100 is the highest, violent crime in Swartz Creek is a 10.9. By comparison, the U.S. average is 31.1. Families can rest assured that seniors residing in the city are in a relatively safe area.
  
• Swartz Creek has no facilities to choose from during a medical emergency or illness, and the nearest medical facility specializing in brain health and dementia care is located in Flint.