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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Riley, MI

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Memory care in South Riley 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 Riley is about $6,237 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 186 communities, read 2804 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lansing, Okemos and Holt.

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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.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...
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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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.
Heron Manor is a beautiful, state-of-the-art assisted living community located in Grand Rapids, MI, just a short distance from downtown and its impressive cultural and entertainment venues. It's modern and spacious one-bedroom apartments provide an opportunity for seniors to live independent...
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I would tell others that it is a good place for assisted living that a resident might need some oversight, but is independent. The community doesn't seem to match up to dietary restrictions when it comes to...
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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Everything is fine for me at my new community. The meals are good to me. My room and the rest of the community is clean. They also have activities available through out the day.
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.
Heron Woods is an independent living community surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County and offers much to do and see. Two hospitals are located within a mile of the apartments, while the grounds themselves are lightly wooded and even...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking 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.
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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
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My brother has been at this facility for 2 years. Since the home was purchased by New Haven I have been very pleased. The staff is always pleasant and helpful and it is clean! He enjoys the meals and his...
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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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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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We placed my mom on the third floor memory care and from day one we were very impressed with not only their ability to provide care for their residents but also their ability to care about their residents....
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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.
Located in the popular Uptown District of Grand Rapids, Fulton Manor is close to downtown. This makes it a convenient location for family members who live and work downtown or in the near northeast and near southeast neighborhoods. Fulton Manor provides catered living for those who are still...

Cost of memory care in South Riley, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Riley is $6,237 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Owosso, MI with an average of $5,371 per month.

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

South Riley, MI
$6,237/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,237/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,437/mo
Studio
$6,398/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,484/mo

Senior living costs in South Riley 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 Riley, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Riley, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$6,237/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,495/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,599/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
South Riley, MI:$6,237/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
South Riley, MI:$5,495/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
South Riley, MI:$2,599/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in South Riley, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Riley 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 Riley, MI$6,209/mo$5,984/mo+3.8%
Michigan$6,116/mo$6,060/mo+0.9%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
South Riley, MI
2024 average cost:$6,209/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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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What families are saying about memory care in South Riley

Recent reviews for memory care in South Riley

Chelsea Retirement Community

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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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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 Riley review score based on 665 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 665 reviews of 186 South Riley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Riley 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 Riley review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
South Riley, MI186 facilities
8.2
Lansing, MI175 facilities
8.0
Owosso, MI241 facilities

Review subcategories for South Riley 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 665 reviews of 186 South Riley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Riley 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
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3.7
Friendliness
4.0
3.8
Care services
3.9
3.5
Staff
3.9
3.6
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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South Riley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Riley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Riley, 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 Riley 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 Riley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.9%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.2%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.4%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.3%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.5%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Riley 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 Riley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Riley, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Riley 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 Riley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Riley, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.2%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.9%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in South Riley 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 Riley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Riley, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.2%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
31.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Riley 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 Riley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Riley, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.8%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.7%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.3%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in South Riley

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 Riley 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 Riley, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 186 memory care facilities near South Riley, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Riley, 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 186 memory care facilities near you in South Riley, 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 Riley, 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 Riley, 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 Riley, Michigan ranges from $$3,500 to $$11,295. The average Memory Care cost in South Riley, Michigan is $6,237. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Riley, Michigan typically starts at $$3,500. 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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