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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Ionia, MI

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Memory care in South Ionia 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 South Ionia is about $6,730 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 175 communities, read 3157 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ionia, Hastings and Lowell.

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What we like the most about the Bickford of West Lansing is the staff. The staff members there are very caring. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families...
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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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The staff and this community are wonderful. My loved one is in need of services now and I am ready to make a call back to get him services so that he can be in great care. My other loved one was only there...
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.
Divine Life Assisted Living Center is a family owned and operated Adult Foster Care (AFC) home licensed through the Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing located in the beautiful DeWitt, Michigan! We are a 24 hour care home with 3 private bedrooms and 4...
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Communication! Patience with dad and his erratic dementia behaviors. Their willingness to help him and not just "give up." Its smaller. Home like. Not fancy. A good physical setting for dad. Most difficult...
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.
We provide a small, intimate and home-like setting where staff and residents interact like family. We're rethinking and redesigning how to care for residents. The goal for this community is to provide a tailored approach to comfort our valued community member's that pledges dedicated care where...
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My mother in law was in Divine Life in the memory care unit. They cared for her emotionally, as well as physically. They took the time to understand that losing the ability to remember is life altering and...
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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Everyone was great to work with and they listened to the family's needs/wants. The lines of communication were open and we felt confident having our loved one in their 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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Staff are helpful and my mom enjoys the activities and outings. The community is clean and the environment has a good atmosphere.
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.
Walnut Ridge's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and we hope you’ll let us join you on your journey.With a variety...
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The price was reasonable, and it was clean. The food is awful. The staff are friendly. Apartments are a nice size. They offer studio size and one bedroom in the assisted living section. I don't know much...
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.
Welcome home to Pilgrim ManorBuilding culture and community on one campusLocated in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pilgrim Manor offers exceptional living and amenities in a well-established and trusted assisted living and healthcare community.Live life purposefully at Pilgrim ManorFor...
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They are extremely thorough, and they have had a great covid plan. They encourage activities and the staff is friendly and caring. the facility is very family orientated and they take care of any issues...
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.
Prestige Pines Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (DeWitt, MI) — Prestige Pines has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to improving the lives...
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The commons space looks nice and welcoming with lots of natural light. My mom is younger than all of the other residents and is more active, we'd like there be more for her to do. The staff have heard our...
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.
The Cortland Northview, now a proud member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Our community is specifically tailored for seniors who may need a little assistance to those who have with...
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My mother is well cared for. The food is healthy, she is always dry and clean (briefs and clothes), people are friendly and kind, someone is always available to talk to you, and she gets redirected and seems...
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 a senior living team in Grand Rapids and West Michigan that you can trust is challenging. Here at Care Cardinal, our qualified teams treat your family like our family. After all, it doesn't take long before they become our family too.Unlike traditional senior assisted living or senior...
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The staff members and their care services so far have been fantastic, and every time we come to visit our loved one the meals always smell amazing.
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.
Alger Heights II is a beautiful, newly remodeled Assisted Living Community located on 28th ST in Grand Rapids MI. Our cozy cottage like facility offers a homelike setting to all of our community members. Right in our backyard, you will find a comfortable seating area nestled along a wooden...
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Our loved ones stay was short but the overall experience was excellent. The staff members were super nice and they had assigned one care taker to our loved one during her stay that really took care of all of...
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.
We here at American House Kentwood endeavor to provide superb senior living services to the elderly residents of Kentwood Michigan and the surrounding areas. With this goal in mind, we offer varied room and care options set in placid, beautifully landscaped grounds. The two levels of care offered...
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I'm so thankful this place was recommended to us. They got a lift for him and got him up a few times, pureed his food for him, staff was always very attentive with him and they even kept his roommate out...
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.
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A wonderful environment, cleanliness and visual warmth is homelike and is top-notch. Staff members are amazing; generous and caring, always going above and beyond. Always giving of themselves for the good of...
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.
A city rich in culture, East Lansing provides its residents with a pleasant mix of historic and modern architecture, paired with an abundance of beautiful parklands and opportunities to explore. The Willows at East Lansing understands the importance of community involvement, and ensures that its...
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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.
We are a very homey atmosphere with lots of love and caring. There are two caregivers on each shift. We serve three meals per day plus snacks. We offer one on one care. 'Love is the main medication.'
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The staff are wonderful women who truly care. As far as the activities go, I think they need more staff that are creative to plan things.
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.
New Life Assisted Living Centers are located at two locations in DeWitt and Haslett, Mich. The modernized senior care facilities offer personalized care with fewer than 17 residents in each location. The traditional homes were converted to permit fully furnished bedrooms designed specifically for...
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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.
Okemos Michigan is nestled in the heart of Meridian Township; a community known for its abundance of natural beauty, vibrant downtown districts, and quiet, safe, friendly neighborhoods. At the Willows at Okemos, residents can choose from a variety of ways to enjoy their days. Those who are...
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She wasn't there for very long. I know she would have enjoyed it lots had she been there longer. We were very happy with the choice to have her there. Mom didn't participate in the extra activities. She...
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.
Island City Assisted Living is located in Eaton Rapids, a small city in the south central part of Michigan full of historic sites. The place is set in an attractive location next to a river, the bridge leading across which is as striking as the building itself. Services and activities are...
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Overall it's great so far. Staff has been very good so far as well. There's always lots of food & good overall experience this 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.
Margaret's Meadows specializes in providing memory and long term care and is conveniently located in central Michigan, only a few miles from the picturesque Mt. Pleasant and Lake Isabella. Margaret's Meadows prides itself on its clean and safe environment -one where the residents will feel at...
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This is an awesome place. Such a loving and caring staff. They took care of my father right up to his last breath. Words could never express our gratitude.
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.
Our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those living with dementia and their families.Stone Lodge provides a secure and stimulating, lodge-like living environment. Our purpose is to provide quality of life and maximize individual strengths and capabilities by offering a...
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Staff is very kind to the residents. They have nice rooms with private bathrooms. There is also a nice outdoor courtyard. I would definitely recommend Olive Branch to others looking.
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.
Olive Branch Senior Assisted Living is located in beautiful Northridge CA. We are well known and trusted for providing outstanding service to our residents. We offer a very calm and positive enviroment. We are located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood so you will feel comfortable from the...
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I grew up in Owosso Michigan, I currently live in Bend Oregon. My parents remained in Owosso, despite trying to urge them to move closer to my sister who lived in Rockford, Illinois or myself. They were in...
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.
There truly will be no place like home like The Meadows. We will strive to do everything possible to bring the comforts of home to our future residents. Our community will provide everything a home offers as well as amenities, activities, and services. We are passionate about providing a loving...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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My mom was at Brookdale for almost a year and a half. She made some great friends there and the staff was wonderful to her. Hospice got involved in the end and they were great too. There was a lot of...
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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.
Quality care for meaningful life.Senior living can mean living well. And we take this same approach when it comes to memory care. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and...
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My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...

Cost of memory care in South Ionia, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Ionia is $6,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waverly, MI with an average of $5,314 per month.

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

South Ionia, MI
$6,730/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,730/mo

Memory care costs in South Ionia, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,148/mo
Studio
$6,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,304/mo

Senior living costs in South Ionia 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: South Ionia, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ionia, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$6,730/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,493/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,518/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
South Ionia, MI:$6,730/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
South Ionia, MI:$5,493/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
South Ionia, MI:$3,518/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in South Ionia, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Ionia 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 average 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
South Ionia, MI$6,308/mo$6,325/mo-0.3%
Michigan$6,116/mo$6,060/mo+0.9%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
South Ionia, MI
2024 average cost:$6,308/mo
2023 average cost:$6,325/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$6,116/mo
2023 average cost:$6,060/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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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 South Ionia

Recent reviews for memory care in South Ionia

The Cortland Northview in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
Vista Springs Northview is a beautiful community! The staff does a great job and you can really tell that they care about the families and their loved ones. The management staff is also very friendly and very informative. I would highly recommend Vista Springs Northview as I had nothing but a ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Divine Life Assisted Living Center #1 in Dewitt, MI

5.0
We moved our Mom in to New Life Assisted Living Center in Dewitt, Michigan on September 11, 2014. New Life is a small facility (11 capacity) which is exactly what we were looking for. Mom has dementia and a large place would have been confusing for her. Mom is sharing a room with another lady ...
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South Ionia review score based on 653 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 653 reviews of 175 South Ionia memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Ionia 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

South Ionia review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
South Ionia, MI175 facilities
8.1
Greenville, MI157 facilities
8.1
St. Johns, MI196 facilities

Review subcategories for South Ionia 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 653 reviews of 175 South Ionia memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Ionia 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.
South Ionia, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
3.8
Care services
3.7
3.5
Staff
3.9
3.6
Meals & dining
3.6
3.3
Activities
3.7
3.3
Value for cost*
3.4
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

South Ionia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ionia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ionia, 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 South Ionia 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 South Ionia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Ionia, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
49.1%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.6%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.7%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Ionia 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 South Ionia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Ionia, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.7%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.9%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Ionia 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 South Ionia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ionia, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ionia 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 South Ionia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ionia, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
32%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ionia 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 South Ionia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ionia, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
24.6%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in South Ionia

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sensations Memory Care Residence and Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Ionia, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 175 memory care facilities near South Ionia, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Ionia, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sensations Memory Care Residence and Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 175 memory care facilities near you in South Ionia, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Ionia, 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 South Ionia, 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 South Ionia, Michigan ranges from $$3,800 to $$8,500. The average Memory Care cost in South Ionia, Michigan is $6,730. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Ionia, Michigan typically starts at $$3,800. 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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