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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Elwell, MI

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Memory care in Elwell 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 Elwell is about $5,953 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 155 communities, read 2473 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Pleasant, Alma and Brice.

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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, 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.
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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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My brother has been at this facility for 2 years. Since the home was purchased by New Haven I have been very pleased. The staff is always pleasant and helpful and it is clean! He enjoys the meals and his...
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, 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.
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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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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.
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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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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, 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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village!Discover a senior living community where relationships are central, and team members work to anticipate your loved one's needs. When your loved one joins Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village, you’ll find individual neighborhoods with a smaller group of...
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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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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
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.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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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 have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
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.
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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, 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.
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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, 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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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.

Cost of memory care in Elwell, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elwell is $5,953 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shepherd, MI with an average of $5,411 per month.

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

Elwell, MI
$5,953/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,953/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,502/mo
Studio
$6,132/mo

Senior living costs in Elwell 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: Elwell, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElwell, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,953/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,520/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Elwell, MI:$5,953/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Elwell, MI:$4,520/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Elwell, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Elwell

Recent reviews for memory care in Elwell

Independence Village of Midland

5.0
Moved my parents into Independence Village Midland in August. The whole staff has made this a great experience for me in getting my parents settled in. They are very attentive to their needs and informing me of all issues. I am relieved to have my parents in a safe caring environment. All the ...
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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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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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Elwell review score based on 503 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 503 reviews of 155 Elwell memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elwell 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

Elwell review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Elwell, MI155 facilities
8.1
St. Johns, MI196 facilities
8.3
Mount Pleasant, MI107 facilities

Review subcategories for Elwell 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 503 reviews of 155 Elwell memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Elwell 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.
Elwell, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
3.8
Care services
3.9
3.5
Staff
4.0
3.6
Meals & dining
3.8
3.3
Activities
3.8
3.3
Value for cost*
3.6
3.4
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Elwell memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwell memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwell, 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 Elwell 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 Elwell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elwell, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.8%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
99.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.3%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elwell 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 Elwell Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elwell, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.2%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elwell 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 Elwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwell, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.4%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwell 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 Elwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwell, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.2%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwell 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 Elwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwell, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Elwell

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 Elwell protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Abbot Park are the top-rated memory care facilities near Elwell, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 155 memory care facilities near Elwell, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Elwell, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Abbot Park. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 155 memory care facilities near you in Elwell, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Elwell, 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 Elwell, 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 Elwell, Michigan ranges from $$2,000 to $$15,000. The average Memory Care cost in Elwell, Michigan is $5,953. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Elwell, Michigan typically starts at $$2,000. 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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