About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2026 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2026 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2026 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Awards
Add Review
(866) 374-4058
Talk to a local advisor for FREE
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Grand Traverse County, MI

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Memory care in Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County is about $5,219 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 42 communities, read 157 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Traverse City, Kalkaska and Lake Ann.

Grand Traverse County Memory Care Facilities | 157 Reviews

Showing 42 communities
Last Updated: 9/25/26
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Heritage Haus
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
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.
7.0
Review score
1 review
7.0
Review score
1 review
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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.
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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.
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My mother lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
Photo of Wargo's Manor
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.
5 star
50%
4 star
50%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I was very impressed with The Brook of Grayling. They are very nice people to work with and it is a very nice facility. Our experience was very limited as my mother ended up passing away shortly after...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Brook of Grayling is a great assisted living facility located in Grayling, Michigan. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood, and within close proximity to Mercy hospital. Our facility is located near the beautiful AuSable river, which allows for residents to enjoy short walks...
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
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
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.
Photo of Pleasant Ridge Manor
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.
5 star
29%
4 star
14%
3 star
14%
2 star
14%
1 star
29%
See all reviews
I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
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.
The Brook of Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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, 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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...

Cost of memory care in Grand Traverse County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Grand Traverse County is $5,219 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckley, MI with an average of $5,055 per month.

Memory care costs in Grand Traverse County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Grand Traverse County, MI
$5,219/mo

Memory care costs in Grand Traverse County, MI, vs. state and national averages

Grand Traverse County, MI
$5,219/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Grand Traverse County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,219/mo

Memory care costs in Grand Traverse County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,611/mo
Studio
$5,996/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,912/mo

Senior living costs in Grand Traverse County 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: Grand Traverse County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrand Traverse County, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,219/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,598/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,139/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Grand Traverse County, MI:$5,219/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Grand Traverse County, MI:$4,598/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Grand Traverse County, MI:$3,139/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Grand Traverse County

Recent reviews for memory care in Grand Traverse County

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
Read more

Northport Highlands

5.0
I really like this place a lot it's not too big and not too small just the right size for mom. There are only 14 people in the memory care section. Mom is participating in activities and she is able to go out with my brother who doesn't live too far on a drive or for a day trip. She is liking ...
Read more

Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Grand Traverse County review score based on 41 family reviews

6.9
Review score42 facilities41 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 41 reviews of 42 Grand Traverse County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Grand Traverse County 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

Grand Traverse County review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Grand Traverse County, MI42 facilities
4.7
Leelanau County, MI22 facilities
5.8
Benzie County, MI32 facilities

Review subcategories for Grand Traverse County 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 41 reviews of 42 Grand Traverse County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Grand Traverse County 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.
Grand Traverse County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
3.1
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.6
Meals & dining
3.1
3.3
Activities
2.9
3.3
Value for cost*
2.6
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Grand Traverse County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Traverse County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Traverse County, 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 Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grand Traverse County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.5%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.1%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.5%
69.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grand Traverse County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
26.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grand Traverse County, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
22.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Traverse County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.5%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.4%
23%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Traverse County 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 Grand Traverse County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grand Traverse County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.8%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.2%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Grand Traverse County

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Autumn House of Williamsburg, August Haus and Curry House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Grand Traverse County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 42 memory care facilities near Grand Traverse County, Michigan. See the full list.
The 42 memory care facilities near you in Grand Traverse County, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Grand Traverse County, 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 Grand Traverse County, 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 Grand Traverse County, Michigan ranges from $$2,500 to $$5,219. The average Memory Care cost in Grand Traverse County, Michigan is $5,219. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Grand Traverse County, Michigan typically starts at $$2,500. 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.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top