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Memory care in Altona offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Altona is about $3,906 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 115 communities, read 1404 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Communication! Patience with dad and his erratic dementia behaviors. Their willingness to help him and not just "give up." Its smaller. Home like. Not fancy. A good physical setting for dad. Most difficult...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We provide a small, intimate and home-like setting where staff and residents interact like family. We're rethinking and redesigning how to care for residents. The goal for this community is to provide a tailored approach to comfort our valued community member's that pledges dedicated care where...
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The staff and administrators are very helpful to me and my family as we navigate my mother's dementia and physical decline. From what I see in my time there, everyone at Cortland Northview treats the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Cortland Northview, now a proud member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Our community is specifically tailored for seniors who may need a little assistance to those who have with...
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My mother lives here, Amazing staff and facility. Very loving and caring, to residents and all of us family members. Go out of their way to make us comfortable and have everything we may need. l am very...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The price was reasonable, and it was clean. The food is awful. The staff are friendly. Apartments are a nice size. They offer studio size and one bedroom in the assisted living section. I don't know much...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome home to Pilgrim ManorBuilding culture and community on one campusLocated in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pilgrim Manor offers exceptional living and amenities in a well-established and trusted assisted living and healthcare community.Live life purposefully at Pilgrim ManorFor...
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My dad moved from his house to the garden apartments at Porter Hills Village. He likes it and has been able to get more assistance as his needs change, even though he has stayed in the independent living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Retire to comfort, friends, activities and enjoymentNestled on 35 lush acres in Grand Rapids Township, Porter Hills Village is a friendly, vibrant community where people come to enjoy active lives free from the burdens of home maintenance and other chores. Porter Hills was founded in 1970 by a...
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We have had a great experience. Our experience would have been even better if we had an overview of the facility routines and processes during move in. For example, specific laundry, housekeeping and meal...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to StoryPoint Forest Hills (formerly Provision Living at Forest Hills)! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, assisted living and memory...
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Staff are helpful and my mom enjoys the activities and outings. The community is clean and the environment has a good atmosphere.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Walnut Ridge's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and we hope you’ll let us join you on your journey.With a variety...
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My mother is well cared for. The food is healthy, she is always dry and clean (briefs and clothes), people are friendly and kind, someone is always available to talk to you, and she gets redirected and seems...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Finding a senior living team in Grand Rapids and West Michigan that you can trust is challenging. Here at Care Cardinal, our qualified teams treat your family like our family. After all, it doesn't take long before they become our family too.Unlike traditional senior assisted living or senior...
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The staff members and their care services so far have been fantastic, and every time we come to visit our loved one the meals always smell amazing.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Alger Heights II is a beautiful, newly remodeled Assisted Living Community located on 28th ST in Grand Rapids MI. Our cozy cottage like facility offers a homelike setting to all of our community members. Right in our backyard, you will find a comfortable seating area nestled along a wooden...
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My mother has been living at Quiet Creek now for nearly 9 months. The facility is lovely and the staff team is amazing. Communication is great as well. We are so thankful that there’s such a fantastic...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our Rockford community home is easily spotted off Northland Drive in the scenic city of Rockford, Michigan. Our cozy home offers a spacious community room that flows into the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining area. Our home offers barrier free bedrooms and bathrooms and is staffed 24...
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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Green Acres, located in Greenville, Michigan seems to have it all when it comes to assisted living for the elderly. We focus on personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere, and have worked hard to maintain elderly independent living as much as possible with private, personalized...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Altona, MI

The average cost of senior living in Altona is $3,906 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,313 per month.

Memory care costs in Altona, MI, vs. nearby cities

Altona, MI
$3,906/mo
$4,032/mo
$4,391/mo

Memory care costs in Altona, MI, vs. state and national averages

Altona, MI
$3,906/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Memory care costs in Altona, MI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,906/mo

Memory care costs in Altona, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,657/mo
Studio
$5,263/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,379/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,697/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,275/mo

Senior living costs in Altona vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Altona, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltona, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$3,906/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$3,826/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,411/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Altona, MI:$3,906/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Altona, MI:$3,826/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Altona, MI:$3,411/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Altona, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Altona and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Altona, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Altona have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Altona, MI$6,357/mo$6,302/mo+0.9%
Michigan$5,942/mo$5,799/mo+2.5%
National$6,439/mo$6,063/mo+6.2%
Altona, MI
2024 average cost:$6,357/mo
2023 average cost:$6,302/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,942/mo
2023 average cost:$5,799/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,439/mo
2023 average cost:$6,063/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Altona

Recent reviews for memory care in Altona

The Cortland Northview in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
Vista Springs Northview is a beautiful community! The staff does a great job and you can really tell that they care about the families and their loved ones. The management staff is also very friendly and very informative. I would highly recommend Vista Springs Northview as I had nothing but a ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care in Alma, MI

4.4
They have a lot of activities going on for the residents which is great and even with the staffing issues they do work very hard.

Altona review score based on 299 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 299 reviews of 105 Altona memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Altona review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Altona review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Altona, MI105 facilities
8.4
Lakeview, MI133 facilities
6.5
Mecosta, MI10 facilities

Review subcategories for Altona memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 299 reviews of 105 Altona memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Altona resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Altona, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
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Friendliness
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Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Altona memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altona memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altona, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Altona memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Altona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altona, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Altona memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Altona Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altona, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.9%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.4%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altona memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altona, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Altona memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altona, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altona memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Altona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.1%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
27.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.7%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Altona

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Altona protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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