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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Birchwood Shores, MI
Memory care in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores is about $4,137 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 75 communities, read 781 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut...
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.
Bavarian Comfort Care is an assisted living community in peaceful Bridgeport, Saginaw County, Michigan. Bridgeport is a small unincorporated community located right outside of Saginaw. The area offers quick access to Interstate 75 and Highway 46. Bavarian Comfort Care is located at the corner...
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The staff is friendly,and very helpful when needed.It is out in the country where they see wild life.My mother loves seeing Amish go by in their buggies.They do activities when residents want to ,The 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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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My husband mother after her fall a year ago was doing well until she fell again and was very confused. Found out she has progressive Dementia and was going to need more help than my husband & I could do. My...
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Staff is excellent! Lots of activities to participate in. Good food and a very friendly staff. Facility is decorated for holidays. Van transportation is available. Newly remodeled and very clean. Highly...
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.
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
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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 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...
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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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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
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...
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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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.
A Journey Of Dignity And GraceIt’s never easy to decide to transfer care of a family member to someone else, and it isn’t a responsibility we take lightly. At our memory care facility in Holly, Michigan, our kind and compassionate team develops deep and meaningful relationships with each and...
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We just recently moved my loved one here from another facility, but I am already seeing a big improvement in her mood. They have a very nice setup here, and the staff are all very friendly and professional....
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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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of memory care in Birchwood Shores, MI
The average cost of senior living in Birchwood Shores is $4,137 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rose City, MI with an average of $2,563 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Birchwood Shores, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Birchwood Shores, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Birchwood Shores vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Birchwood Shores, MI by room type
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Average cost of Memory Care in Birchwood Shores over time
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What families are saying about memory care in Birchwood Shores
Recent reviews for memory care in Birchwood Shores
Bay City Comfort Care
5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.
Bickford of Midland
4.0
This is a pretty nice community, and so far my mother is doing well with her move to this community. I do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are caring for her well. They have nice meals, and good activities available for the residents. The only thing that ...
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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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Birchwood Shores review score based on 189 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 189 reviews of 75 Birchwood Shores memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Birchwood Shores 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
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Review subcategories for Birchwood Shores 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 189 reviews of 75 Birchwood Shores memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Birchwood Shores 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.Birchwood Shores, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.6
4.0
Activities
4.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
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Birchwood Shores memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birchwood Shores memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birchwood Shores, 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 Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores 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
40%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.3%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.3%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.3%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.7%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
30.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.3%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Birchwood Shores, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 75 memory care facilities near Birchwood Shores, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Birchwood Shores, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 75 memory care facilities near you in Birchwood Shores, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Birchwood Shores, 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 Birchwood Shores, 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 Birchwood Shores, Michigan ranges from $1530 to $7928. The average Memory Care cost in Birchwood Shores, Michigan is $4,137. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Birchwood Shores, 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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