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9 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shepherd, MI

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Memory care in Shepherd 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 Shepherd is about $5,475 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 9 communities, read 172 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Pleasant, Midland and Alma.

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The apartment was always kept clean and the staff was very caring. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Arbor Grove, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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9.8
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9.8
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The caregivers are hard workers, very warm call me by name. The executive staff have been really top-notch. As much as I hated giving up our home I'm comfortable here.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Crestwood Village, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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The staff was very helpful from when I began to look for a place to the last day. Very knowledgeable, trustworthy and enormously helpful.
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.
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My sincere thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Prestige Centre. For the past 5 years my loved one has lived in this caring community. I visited multiple times a week and enjoyed getting to know...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Centre is conveniently located in Mt. Pleasant and offers award-winning care in a warm, amenity rich community. Relax and enjoy comfortable apartments and spacious common areas, while experiencing daily life-enrichment activities, home-made meals, housekeeping, and personalized...
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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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
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.
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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.
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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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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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Cost of memory care in Shepherd, MI

The average cost of senior living in Shepherd is $5,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Pleasant, MI with an average of $5,475 per month.

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

Shepherd, MI
$5,475/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,475/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,674/mo
Studio
$5,779/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,362/mo

Senior living costs in Shepherd 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: Shepherd, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShepherd, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,475/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,192/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$2,967/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
Shepherd, MI:$5,475/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
Shepherd, MI:$5,192/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
Shepherd, MI:$2,967/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Shepherd

Recent reviews for memory care in Shepherd

Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care in Alma, MI

4.4
They have a lot of activities going on for the residents which is great and even with the staffing issues they do work very hard.

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.

Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.5
My mother lived in the memory care unit here and we had a great overall experience with them. I was a little concerned with the level of attentiveness of the staff at times. For example, she needs someone to provide water/drinks for her and give her the initiative to drink it, otherwise she will ...
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Shepherd review score based on 60 family reviews

9.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 60 reviews of 9 Shepherd memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Shepherd 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

Shepherd review score compared against nearby cities

9.5
Shepherd, MI9 facilities
8.1
Alma, MI166 facilities
0
Clare, MI17 facilities

Review subcategories for Shepherd 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 60 reviews of 9 Shepherd memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shepherd 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.
Shepherd, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
3.7
Friendliness
4.7
3.8
Care services
4.6
3.4
Staff
4.7
3.6
Meals & dining
4.4
3.3
Activities
4.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.9
3.4
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Shepherd memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shepherd memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shepherd, 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 Shepherd 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 Shepherd that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shepherd, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
47.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shepherd 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 Shepherd Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shepherd, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
72.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
45.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
68.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shepherd 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 Shepherd partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shepherd, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
50.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Shepherd 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 Shepherd communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shepherd, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
23.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shepherd 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 Shepherd offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shepherd, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
33.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
51.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
59.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
39.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Shepherd

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