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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Meauwataka, MI

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Memory care in Meauwataka 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 Meauwataka is about $3,492 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 52 communities, read 112 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Orchard Creek Supportive Care
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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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.
Photo of Kalkaska Memorial Assisted Living
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 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...
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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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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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...
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
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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
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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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Photo of Harmony Pines
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 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
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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.
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...
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, 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.
Photo of Heritage Haus
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.
Photo of Willowbrook Care Home
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 Meauwataka, MI

The average cost of senior living in Meauwataka is $3,492 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, MI with an average of $3,301 per month.

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

Meauwataka, MI
$3,492/mo
$3,421/mo
$3,653/mo

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

Meauwataka, MI
$3,492/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,492/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$5,118/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,442/mo

Senior living costs in Meauwataka 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: Meauwataka, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeauwataka, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$3,492/mo$4,767/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$3,419/mo$4,251/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,393/mo$3,750/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Meauwataka, MI:$3,492/mo
Michigan:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Meauwataka, MI:$3,419/mo
Michigan:$4,251/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Meauwataka, MI:$3,393/mo
Michigan:$3,750/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Meauwataka, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Meauwataka 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
Meauwataka, MI$5,556/mo$3,947/mo+40.8%
Michigan$5,040/mo$5,303/mo-5.0%
National$5,510/mo$5,509/mo+0.0%
Meauwataka, MI
2024 average cost:$5,556/mo
2023 average cost:$3,947/mo
Percent change:+40.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,040/mo
2023 average cost:$5,303/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,509/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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What families are saying about memory care in Meauwataka

Recent reviews for memory care in Meauwataka

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 ...
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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.

Meauwataka review score based on 33 family reviews

6.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 33 reviews of 42 Meauwataka memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Meauwataka 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

Meauwataka review score compared against nearby cities

6.5
Meauwataka, MI42 facilities
8.1
Manton, MI11 facilities
8.0
Harrietta, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Meauwataka 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 33 reviews of 42 Meauwataka memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Meauwataka 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.
Meauwataka, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.8
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.8
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Meauwataka memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meauwataka memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meauwataka, 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 Meauwataka 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 Meauwataka 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
28.6%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.7%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Meauwataka 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 Meauwataka Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Meauwataka, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.5%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Meauwataka 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 Meauwataka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meauwataka, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Meauwataka 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 Meauwataka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meauwataka, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
19%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meauwataka 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 Meauwataka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meauwataka, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.4%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.5%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Meauwataka

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