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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in New Buffalo, MI

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Memory care in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo is about $8,643 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 159 communities, read 2489 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Silver Birch is a fun place to live. You can meet new people, enjoy activities, play games, and have quiet time. You are treated with respect and your opinion is valued. The receptionist is the best,...
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
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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, 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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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.
Pioneer Gardens senior residents in the windy city access to a great assisted living community within the grand city of Chicago, IL. Located just a few blocks from Lake Shore Drive, residents can enjoy the lush green park areas next to the lake during spring and summer days and enjoy the many...
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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, 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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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
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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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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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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 Ivy Apartments, nestled in the heart of the Lincoln Park/DePaul University area, provides both independent & supportive living options for its residents. Our 24 hour supportive living staff provides personal care assistance with activities of daily living for our seniors, in the privacy of...
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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.
Heritage Woods of Chicago is an affordable assisted living community exclusively designed for low income seniors 65 or older. Fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living, Heritage Woods is located on the west side of Chicago. Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call...

Cost of memory care in New Buffalo, MI

The average cost of senior living in New Buffalo is $8,643 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Michiana, MI with an average of $4,216 per month.

Memory care costs in New Buffalo, MI, vs. nearby cities

New Buffalo, MI
$8,643/mo
$4,216/mo

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

New Buffalo, MI
$8,643/mo
U.S. national average
$5,057/mo

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

Memory Care
$8,643/mo

Memory care costs in New Buffalo, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,902/mo
Studio
$7,012/mo
1 Bedroom
$10,185/mo

Senior living costs in New Buffalo 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: New Buffalo, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Buffalo, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$8,643/mo$4,696/mo$5,057/mo
Assisted Living$8,619/mo$4,310/mo$4,784/mo
Independent Living$3,701/mo$3,821/mo$4,247/mo
Memory Care
New Buffalo, MI:$8,643/mo
Michigan:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
Assisted Living
New Buffalo, MI:$8,619/mo
Michigan:$4,310/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Independent Living
New Buffalo, MI:$3,701/mo
Michigan:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Memory care costs in New Buffalo, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in New Buffalo 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
New Buffalo, MI$6,780/mo$5,506/mo+23.1%
Michigan$5,081/mo$5,602/mo-9.3%
National$5,489/mo$5,530/mo-0.8%
New Buffalo, MI
2024 average cost:$6,780/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:+23.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,081/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:-9.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,489/mo
2023 average cost:$5,530/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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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 New Buffalo

Recent reviews for memory care in New Buffalo

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Brentwood at Niles

4.6
They are nice people. It is clean. I would recommend to a friend or neighbor. Food was better than most institutional food. The room sizes were good. My mom was in both Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was able to have her dog, which was nice.

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For instance, at Sunrise of Lincoln Park, the staff goes above and beyond to make residents and families feel at ease. At Valparaiso Senior Village, the staff treats loved ones like family and are always ava ...
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Variety of activities for memory care residents. Activities are an important aspect of memory care, and several reviews highlight the wide range of offerings at different communities. At Artis Senior Living of Lakeview, residents enjoy group classes, outings, and sing-a-longs. At Belmont Village Lincoln Park, simple activities like going t ...
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Effective communication with families. Clear and consistent communication is vital for maintaining trust and reassurance for families. At North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, staff members are open and approachable, offering frequent updates and answering inquiries promptly. At Cedarhurst of Dyer, the team responds quickly to fam ...
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Well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are key factors in ensuring a comfortable living environment for residents. At Aviva Valparaiso, the facility is described as clean and welcoming, while Aviva Merrillville notes that their loved one's room and the communal areas are always clean when they visit. At Va ...
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Dedicated memory care units. Specialized memory care units cater to the unique needs of those with memory loss, as highlighted in several reviews. For example, at Heritage Point Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members are trained to work with memory care residents and create a sense of familiarity. At ...
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Responsive management. Effective management is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of a senior living community. At StoryPoint Schererville, the new director of nursing has been a great addition, and the hiring of an energetic new employee in the activities department has brought about improvements. At Resi ...
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New Buffalo review score based on 540 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 540 reviews of 139 New Buffalo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Buffalo 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

New Buffalo review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
New Buffalo, MI139 facilities
8.8
Grand Beach, MI8 facilities
8.8
Michiana, MI8 facilities

Review subcategories for New Buffalo 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 540 reviews of 139 New Buffalo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare New Buffalo 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.
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Cleanliness
4.1
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
4.0
Care services
3.9
3.7
Staff
4.0
3.9
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.5
Value for cost*
3.8
3.6
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New Buffalo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Buffalo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Buffalo, 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 New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Buffalo, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.4%
63.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
49.6%
47%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
69.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.7%
28.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.6%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59%
69.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Buffalo, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.7%
71.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.8%
45.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
67.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.7%
26%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Buffalo, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
46%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.4%
44.3%
No sugar
No sugar
46%
41.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.2%
49.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
21.8%
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Availability of select dining options in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Buffalo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.9%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
43.9%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.7%
22.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Buffalo, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
32.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
28.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59%
52.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.4%
50.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.9%
59.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
39.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.2%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
40.3%
31.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.8%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.6%
45.8%
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State regulations for memory care in New Buffalo

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Coffee Creek, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes and Forest Glen Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near New Buffalo, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 159 memory care facilities near New Buffalo, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in New Buffalo, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, StoryPoint Schererville and StoryPoint Granger. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 159 memory care facilities near you in New Buffalo, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in New Buffalo, 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 New Buffalo, 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 New Buffalo, Michigan ranges from $1000 to $473494. The average Memory Care cost in New Buffalo, Michigan is $8,643. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in New Buffalo, Michigan typically starts at $1000. 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.
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