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Memory care in Elm 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 Elm is about $5,295 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 57 communities, read 1742 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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, 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
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
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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 re located on the west side of Detroit.We are committed to provide a stable living environment that is designed to promote maximum psychological,physical,intellectual and social functioning.We pride ourselves on providing personalized,respectful care with professionalism and compassion.The...
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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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Everything is working out very well with my fathers move to this community. He is loves it ! I'am very confident with his move here. I know he is safe, and in good hands. It has been an excellent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jewish Senior Life is a very elegant assisted living community which is located in quaint and quiet Oak Park Michigan. The schools and homes in the area are quite nice with high school football at the top of concern on Friday nights. There is also a local bakery right nearby for delicious events...
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Cost of memory care in Elm, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elm is $5,295 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Ridge, MI with an average of $5,097 per month.

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

Elm, MI
$5,295/mo
$5,338/mo

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

Elm, MI
$5,295/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,295/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,097/mo
Studio
$4,721/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,685/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,224/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,567/mo

Senior living costs in Elm 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: Elm, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElm, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,295/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,313/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$4,027/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Elm, MI:$5,295/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Elm, MI:$4,313/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Elm, MI:$4,027/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Elm, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Elm 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 Elm, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Elm 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
Elm, MI$6,147/mo$6,047/mo+1.7%
Michigan$5,965/mo$5,871/mo+1.6%
National$6,490/mo$6,152/mo+5.5%
Elm, MI
2024 average cost:$6,147/mo
2023 average cost:$6,047/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,965/mo
2023 average cost:$5,871/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,490/mo
2023 average cost:$6,152/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Elm

Recent reviews for memory care in Elm

Flourish Collection at Rochester

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Hampton Manor of Commerce in Commerce Charter Twp, MI

5.0
I toured last week! Such a beautiful building! Its brand new and the Administrator [name removed] is informed and friendly! Highly suggest this place!!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Compassionate and well-trained staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at Arden Courts Bingham Farms, A Memory Care Community, the longevity of the staff is notable, with some having been there for 20-25 years, and they take excellent care of their res ...
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Specialized memory care facilities. Several reviews highlight the importance of memory care facilities that cater specifically to the unique needs of residents with Alzheimer's and dementia. Facilities like Arden Courts Livonia, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Bingham Farms, A Memory Care Community have processes and ...
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Communication and transparency. Clear and consistent communication between facilities and families is crucial, as mentioned in reviews for Courtyard Manor of Farmington Hills and Arden Courts Livonia, A Memory Care Community. Staff regularly update families on their loved ones' well-being and keep them informed of any chan ...
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Wide range of activities. Activities catering to residents' interests help keep them engaged and active. At Addington Place Memory Care Northville, residents enjoy music, entertainment, and various programs to participate in, while at Aspen Assisted Living, activities like Bingo and discussions about history are offe ...
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Accessible and convenient facilities. For families visiting their loved ones, having accessible and convenient facilities is essential, as noted in reviews for Brookdale Farmington Hills North and Glen Abbey Assisted Living and Memory Care. These facilities make it easy for families to visit and spend time with their loved ones. ...
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Continuous improvement and updates. Facilities that invest in improvements and updates, like StoryPoint Farmington Hills, not only provide a shiny and new environment but also show a commitment to providing the best possible care for their residents. Ongoing improvements help maintain a high standard of living for seniors.
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Elm review score based on 432 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 432 reviews of 56 Elm memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elm 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

Elm review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Elm, MI56 facilities
8.3
Livonia, MI60 facilities
8.2
Garden City, MI43 facilities

Review subcategories for Elm 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 432 reviews of 56 Elm memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elm 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.
Elm, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.8
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Elm memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elm memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elm, 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 Elm 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 Elm that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elm, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.9%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
64.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.1%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.1%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
64.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elm 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 Elm Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elm, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.4%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.8%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elm 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 Elm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elm, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Elm 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 Elm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elm, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
55.4%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elm 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 Elm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elm, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
53.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
60.7%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.9%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Elm

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 Elm protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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