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Memory care in Au Sable 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 Au Sable is about $3,964 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 20 communities, read 61 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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I’m so impressed and grateful for the level of care given to my mom as well as the other residents of Oscoda Fields. It is a smaller facility which lends itself to a “homey” atmosphere. The staff takes the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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I came to slay at Meadow Lane for a couple months to re-comp after an illness. I can't describe. The comfort and peace I've experience! My apartment is quiet, I sleep well and the best part is being treated...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Meadow Lane, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Bad Axe, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...
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Staff and administration work well together and when needed administration is out on the floor answering call lights, passing food trays, etc. I have found everyone supportive and caring. They also made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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They have had changes with the staff recently, and I have seen good improvements. The staff is very friendly, it's very clean, and the meals are good. It does not matter when you visit as it is always the...
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.
Tawas Village is nestled on 20 acres bordered with pine trees. It is located just blocks from downtown and near Tawas Lake. Local wildlife often is seen on our property such as deer, fox, wild turkeys and various birds.Our cement walk way surrounds our building and allows our residents to enjoy...
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My dad loves living here. The staff has been wonderful, anything you ask them to do they are more than willing to do. My sister and I went to eat with him and the food was amazing. I do think they should do...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas Harbor Independent Living is located in East Tawas, Michigan, which is a historic town that has a lot to offer. From the timeless buildings and unique businesses to the breathtaking view of Tawas Bay and beaches, you will be proud to call East Tawas home....
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Positive experience. Very clean. Friendliness was good once I understood protocol. Quality of care was as good as could be expected. Food was excellent. Activities were available, she didn't take...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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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.
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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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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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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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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.
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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Brook of West Branch is an assisted living community situated in West Branch, MI. The quaint city of West Branch is known for its scenic trails, lakes and streams. Golfers enjoy taking advantage of the area's collection of golf courses, while fishermen appreciate the outstanding trout streams...
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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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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.
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.
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.
Turning Brook is located in Alpena, Michigan. We offer retirement living at its finest. Our goal is to provide retirees with a comfortable home where they can have on-site help, but they are able to keep their independence. The ôTown Squareö is the walkway between apartments. The walkway has...

Cost of memory care in Au Sable, MI

The average cost of senior living in Au Sable is $3,964 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rose City, MI with an average of $2,563 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Au Sable, MI vs. nearby cities

Au Sable, MI
$3,964/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Au Sable, MI vs. the state and national average

Au Sable, MI
$3,964/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Au Sable vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,964/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Au Sable, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,010/mo
Studio
$4,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,392/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,827/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Au Sable over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Au Sable

Recent reviews for memory care in Au Sable

Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas

5.0
My mother is in the Independent Living section of Harbors. Her room is very comfortably laid out and has a private bathroom. There are numerous activities offered to the residents. And the residents appear to be happy. There is nice outdoor space for the residents to enjoy in warmer weather. The ...
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bad Axe, MI

5.0
I came to slay at Meadow Lane for a couple months to re-comp after an illness. I can't describe. The comfort and peace I've experience! My apartment is quiet, I sleep well and the best part is being treated like a queen on my spa bath days!

Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing, MI

5.0
The friendliness of the staff members, and the overall experience gets a 5+. Bay View Gardens is a wonderful small town atmosphere. EVERYONE is soooo friendly and helpful. I really couldn't have placed Mom in a better place!

Au Sable review score based on 30 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 19 Au Sable memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Au Sable 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

Au Sable review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Au Sable, MI19 facilities
8.8
East Tawas, MI20 facilities
8.6
Tawas City, MI35 facilities

Review subcategories for Au Sable 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 30 reviews of 19 Au Sable memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Au Sable 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.
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Cleanliness
4.9
4.4
Friendliness
5.0
4.5
Care services
4.9
4.2
Staff
5.0
4.4
Meals & dining
4.8
4.1
Activities
4.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
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Au Sable memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Au Sable memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Au Sable, 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 Au Sable 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 Au Sable that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.6%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.1%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Au Sable 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 Au Sable Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Au Sable, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Au Sable 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 Au Sable partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Au Sable, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Au Sable 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 Au Sable communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Au Sable, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.3%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Au Sable 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 Au Sable offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Au Sable, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
10.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.3%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.1%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.1%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bay View Gardens and Oscoda Fields are the top-rated memory care facilities near Au Sable, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 20 memory care facilities near Au Sable, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Au Sable, Michigan is Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Au Sable, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Au Sable, Michigan, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Au Sable, Michigan, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Au Sable, Michigan ranges from $1530 to $6735. The average Memory Care cost in Au Sable, Michigan is $3,964. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Au Sable, Michigan typically starts at $1530. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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