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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Idlewild, MI

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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Michigan is $6,365, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Idlewild area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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
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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.
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...
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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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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.
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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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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, 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...
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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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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
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.
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Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
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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 Idlewild, MI

The average cost of senior living in Michigan is $6,365 per month as compared to $7,121 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Michigan vs. 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 state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMichiganU.S.Cost difference
Memory Care$6,365/mo$7,121/mo10.6% below national median
Assisted Living$5,604/mo$5,909/mo5.2% below national median
Independent Living$2,829/mo$3,532/mo19.9% below national median
Memory Care
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Cost difference:10.6% below national median
Assisted Living
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Cost difference:5.2% below national median
Independent Living
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Cost difference:19.9% below national median
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What families are saying about memory care in Idlewild

Recent reviews for memory care in Idlewild

Margaret's Meadows in Remus, MI

4.2
What we like the most about the Margaret's Meadows community is the staff, they really care about their patients. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
Mom has been in the Memory Care unit at Ludington Woods for about a month now and we could not be happier with our choice. The staff was very responsive and helpful thru the decision process. While we were very nervous about the move, the staff knew exactly what to expect and made the ...
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Idlewild review score based on 109 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 42 Idlewild memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Idlewild 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

Idlewild review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Idlewild, MI42 facilities
9.4
Ludington, MI15 facilities
8.5
Reed City, MI53 facilities

Review subcategories for Idlewild 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 109 reviews of 42 Idlewild memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Idlewild 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.
Idlewild, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
3.7
Friendliness
4.2
3.8
Care services
4.1
3.4
Staff
4.1
3.6
Meals & dining
4.0
3.3
Activities
3.8
3.3
Value for cost*
3.7
3.4
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Idlewild memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idlewild memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild 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 Idlewild that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.1%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.2%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.2%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Idlewild 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 Idlewild Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.5%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Idlewild 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 Idlewild partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.4%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Idlewild 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 Idlewild communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
19%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idlewild 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 Idlewild offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idlewild, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.9%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Idlewild

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