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Memory care in Merson 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 Merson is about $4,990 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 197 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.8
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My dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes the...
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.
Welcome to Briarwood Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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9.4
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The people that work there are all very caring and friendly. They do a really good job with activities and keeping the residents engaged. I would like there to be better communication about things going on...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Maple Lake! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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9.4
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51 reviews
9.4
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51 reviews
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I have not spent a great deal of time at the community to be able to answer re improvement, but what I found most helpful was the marketing person, then the receptionist and administrative staff
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living and assisted living. Throughout...
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IT is a very peaceful atmosphere and yes we would absolutely, recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had 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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!...
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9.0
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I'm very pleased with all the staff at the facility. My in laws are settling in nicely. I don't think we could have found a nicer place
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Oshtemo (formerly Provision Living at Oshtemo)! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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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
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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Cost of memory care in Merson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Merson is $4,990 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Martin, MI with an average of $4,376 per month.

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

Merson, MI
$4,990/mo
$5,072/mo

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

Merson, MI
$4,990/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,990/mo

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

Studio
$5,102/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,018/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,057/mo

Senior living costs in Merson 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: Merson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerson, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,990/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,290/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Independent Living$3,680/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Memory Care
Merson, MI:$4,990/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Merson, MI:$4,290/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Independent Living
Merson, MI:$3,680/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Memory care costs in Merson, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Merson 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
Merson, MI$6,578/mo$6,294/mo+4.5%
Michigan$5,187/mo$5,085/mo+2.0%
National$5,570/mo$5,504/mo+1.2%
Merson, MI
2024 average cost:$6,578/mo
2023 average cost:$6,294/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,187/mo
2023 average cost:$5,085/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,570/mo
2023 average cost:$5,504/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Merson

Recent reviews for memory care in Merson

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place

5.0
Our experience with The Fountains has been a positive one, overall. The staff have been very responsive and accommodating in regards to any requests or questions that I've had for them. The facility itself is well kept and clean, and they take good care of the people who live here.

Bethesda Ranch AFH in Portage, MI

5.0
Bethesda Ranch does a lot of work for my wife which we really appreciate it and she watches tv with good ratings. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families.

Merson review score based on 82 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 8 Merson memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merson 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

Merson review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Merson, MI8 facilities
8.3
Gobles, MI15 facilities
8.4
Bloomingdale, MI185 facilities

Review subcategories for Merson 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 82 reviews of 8 Merson memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Merson 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.
Merson, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.6
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Merson memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merson memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merson, 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 Merson 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 Merson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merson, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
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
62.5%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merson 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 Merson Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merson, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merson 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 Merson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
37.5%
20.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Merson 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 Merson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
22.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Merson 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 Merson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Merson

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