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Memory care in South Lyon 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 Lyon is about $5,824 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 381 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Cambrian Assisted Living and Memory Care South Lyon
88 Photos available
8.9
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8 reviews
8.9
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8 reviews
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I am so glad my mom is at Cambrian, all the staff there are very nice and friendly and especially helpful! I would recommend this place to anyone whose loved one needs some assistance with their daily...
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.
Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to insuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents......Read more
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33 Photos available
9.8
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26 reviews
9.8
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26 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
38%
3 star
19%
2 star
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Having one price that includes all your expenses is very budget friendly. The apartment sizes are substantial, although I think the kitchen could be bigger.
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Life at Plymouth Park Apartments...filled with good times and good friends! Plymouth Park Apartments offers independence, privacy, comfort and safety for active seniors who want the freedom to enjoy retirement without the responsibility of home ownership. Plymouth Park Apartments offers a full......Read more
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4141 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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39 reviews
9.6
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39 reviews
5 star
66%
4 star
21%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
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People need to be aware of high pressure sales tactics at the point of decision. It's a great place, but the sales pitch is high-powered.
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 StoryPoint Novi! 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......Read more
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66 Photos available
9.5
Review score
107 reviews
9.5
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107 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
18%
3 star
5%
2 star
4%
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12%
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Very friendly staff, good meals & activities. My husband is very happy at Ashley Court. As with anyone dealing with memory loss he has his good days & bad days. I’m feeling better now just knowing he’s well...
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.
Ashley Court is a specialty care community located in Brighton, MI that specializes in all types of dementia. We have been in business for 25 years and counting. We offer 4 secure buildings that accommodate 20 guests in each building. Building 1 is for early stage, building 2 & 3 are for......Read more
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Photo of StoryPoint Northville
2727 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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41 reviews
9.3
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41 reviews
5 star
39%
4 star
39%
3 star
0%
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5%
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Good facility...but pricey, so "we" have high expectations. Our resident does NOT have dementia but even so the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Advocate! Advocate! Advocate! On behalf of your loved...
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 Northville! 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 strive to make every......Read more
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Photo of Waltonwood Twelve Oaks
1010 Photos available
9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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37 reviews
5 star
35%
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40%
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8%
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14%
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My mother has been here for about a month and we do not regret the decision. Waltonwood is clean and the staff is friendly. There is some room for improvement on the welcome process I think. It would’ve...
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are......Read more
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Photo of Caretel Inns of Brighton
1313 Photos available
8.6
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10 reviews
8.6
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10 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
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Staffers are wonderful, caring, patient, and supportive. There have been a few challenges, but it is a really good facility with a lot of activities.
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.
Caretel Inns Brighton provides all-inclusive pricing for assisted living and memory care in a charming and cozy environment. The campus has an attached post-acute rehabilitation center for your short-term rehabilitation care needs following a hospital stay so you can recover in a familiar......Read more
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Photo of Hampton Manor of Brighton
77 Photos available
8.4
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32 reviews
8.4
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32 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
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3 star
6%
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19%
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At the beginning, everything we very, very good. By the time my mother passed, [date removed], they had trouble keeping staff, and there were 3 changes of management. I would have to reevaluate before...
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.
Hampton Manor of Brighton is a senior community with a passion for care and hospitality. The staff here dedicates time to assisting and spending time with residents. At this upscale and all-inclusive community, residents here can relax, feel at home, and have access to the amenities they’ll want......Read more
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
7.5
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16 reviews
7.5
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16 reviews
5 star
43%
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3 star
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Overall my mom is pretty happy there. It is expensive, but based on the experience we have had so far, I would recommend them to other families. There is a decent amount of activities that is resident...
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.
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Photo of Novi Lakes Health Campus
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5 star
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This place is simply amazing because of the wonderful staff, caring on site management, wonderful food service, incredible activities staff and remarkable PT. Granted they are at times understaffed as is...
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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Novi, Michigan! Located near beautiful Pavilion Shore Park, Twelve Oaks Mall, and a variety of fun places to dine, our residents never want for opportunities to explore the surrounding community. For those who stay on our campus, our Life Enrichment Team......Read more
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9.8
Review score
67 reviews
9.8
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67 reviews
5 star
78%
4 star
22%
3 star
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My aunt was resident in assisted living at IV of Brighton for l year. She was treated like family and we were sorry we had to leave due to dwindling resources and need or medicaid elig
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.
Photo of Courtyard Manor of Wixom
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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.
Since 1987, we have built a solid reputation for providing high-quality and state-licensed compassionate care. Each of our four buildings is a CARF-accredited program designed to offer residents a more home-like setting that also provides state-of-the-art, in-house clinical services. We serve......Read more
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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.

Cost of memory care in South Lyon, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Lyon is $5,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MI with an average of $5,095 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Lyon, MI vs. nearby cities

South Lyon, MI
$5,824/mo
$5,603/mo
$6,051/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Lyon, MI vs. the state and national average

South Lyon, MI
$5,824/mo
U.S. national average
$4,893/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in South Lyon vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$5,824/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in South Lyon, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,589/mo
Studio
$5,597/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,206/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,862/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in South Lyon over time

South Lyon, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in South Lyon

Recent reviews for memory care in South Lyon

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Hampton Manor of Commerce in Commerce Charter Twp, MI

5.0
I toured last week! Such a beautiful building! Its brand new and the Administrator [name removed] is informed and friendly! Highly suggest this place!!

South Lyon review score based on 150 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 12 South Lyon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Lyon 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 Lyon review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
South Lyon, MI12 facilities
8.1
Wixom, MI34 facilities
8.8
Brighton, MI10 facilities

Review subcategories for South Lyon 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 150 reviews of 12 South Lyon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Lyon 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 Lyon, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Lyon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lyon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lyon, 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 Lyon 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 Lyon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
83.3%
65.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
48.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.7%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.6%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
61.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
72%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Lyon 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 Lyon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
83.3%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
46.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
75%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lyon 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 Lyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
50%
19.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in South Lyon 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 Lyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
40.3%
Room service
Room service
75%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lyon 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 Lyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lyon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
51.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
61.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
48%
Dances
Dances
50%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
22.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, StoryPoint Saline and Plymouth Terrace Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Lyon, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 12 memory care facilities near South Lyon, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in South Lyon, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, StoryPoint Saline and Independence Village of Brighton. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 12 memory care facilities near you in South Lyon, 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 Lyon, 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 Lyon, 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 Lyon, Michigan ranges from $1 to $94000. The average Memory Care cost in South Lyon, Michigan is $5,824. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in South Lyon, Michigan typically starts at $1. 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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