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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Michigan is $6,169, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Melvin 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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Cost of memory care in Melvin, MI

The average cost of senior living in Michigan is $6,169 per month as compared to $6,999 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 type	Michigan	U.S.	Cost difference
Memory Care	$6,169/mo	$6,999/mo	11.9% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,387/mo	$5,830/mo	7.6% below national median
Independent Living	$2,801/mo	$3,520/mo	20.4% below national median

Memory Care

Michigan:$6,169/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:11.9% below national median

Assisted Living

Michigan:$5,387/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:7.6% below national median

Independent Living

Michigan:$2,801/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:20.4% below national median

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What families are saying about memory care in Melvin

Recent reviews for memory care in Melvin

Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth

5.0

I have just placed my Wife into Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. The process was quite smooth, but also I needed to be patient, a hard thing for me to do..But the administration & staff at this place is top notch. The Exec. Director & I had spoke on the phone several times, and I also worked with ...

Royal Oak House Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0

I thought that Royal Oak House did a really good job with my dad. It is a smaller facility so we really got to know all of the staff members and vice versa. They were all very friendly and attentive.

Clinton Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clinton Township, MI

5.0

We are very happy at Clinton Creek Assisted Living community

Melvin review score based on 839 family reviews

8.0

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This proprietary review score is based on 839 reviews of 192 Melvin memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Melvin 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

Melvin review score compared against nearby cities

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8.8

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Review subcategories for Melvin 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 839 reviews of 192 Melvin memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Melvin 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.

Melvin, MI averageNational average

Cleanliness

3.8

Friendliness

3.8

3.9

Care services

3.5

3.6

Staff

3.7

3.8

Meals & dining

3.5

Activities

3.5

3.4

Value for cost*

3.4

3.5

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*Learn more about cost details

Melvin memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Melvin memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Melvin, 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 Melvin 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 Melvin that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Melvin, MINational

Full medication management

67.7%

63.7%

Doctor on call

59.9%

47.2%

24-Hour awake staff

93.8%

82.3%

Diabetic care

98.4%

98.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

70.3%

69.8%

Home care agency on-site

47.4%

28.2%

Non-ambulatory care

97.9%

89.3%

Respite or short term stays

60.4%

59.1%

Hospice available on-site

64.6%

69.5%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Melvin 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 Melvin Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Melvin, MINational

Dementia behaviors care

69.3%

72.1%

Specialized memory care training for staff

47.9%

45.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

63%

67.9%

Memory care only community

28.1%

26.2%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Melvin 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 Melvin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Melvin, MINational

Nutritionist / dietician

27.6%

27.9%

Low / no sodium

57.8%

44.6%

No sugar

55.7%

41.3%

Vegetarian

46.4%

50.1%

Pureed meals

28.6%

22.3%

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Availability of select dining options in Melvin 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 Melvin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Melvin, MINational

Professional chef

43.2%

32%

Restaurant style dining

44.8%

39.9%

Room service

46.4%

37.5%

Anytime dining

24.5%

22.9%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Melvin 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 Melvin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Melvin, MINational

Activity director

54.2%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

39.1%

33%

Community service programs

28.1%

28.9%

Devotional activities on-site

52.6%

53.1%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

64.1%

50.9%

Outings / off-site activities

53.6%

59.5%

Piano or organ

41.1%

39.4%

Arts and crafts center

44.8%

35.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

41.7%

36.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

58.9%

46.9%

Live performances

56.8%

47.1%

Dances

29.2%

32%

Fitness center

26.6%

22.2%

Fitness classes

55.7%

46%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Melvin

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 Melvin protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan memory care regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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