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Memory care in Valley Island 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 Valley Island is about $5,156 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 7 communities, read 170 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Last Updated: 12/4/25
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Our two sisters moved to Bay View Gardens a couple months ago. As a family, we have been extremely pleased with the care, professionalism and friendliness of staff and management. They truly go above and...
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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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My experience has been compared to other facilities my wife has lived in. The staff do a wonderful job here. I feel very comfortable when I leave that she is safe and being taken care of well.
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 Meadow Lane Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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...
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I would give a 4-5 on each category. What we like the most about the community is that the wellness Director and Activities Director are fantastic! All staff we have met are very helpful & cheerful
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 Heritage Hill Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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,...
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The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment...
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.
Northwood Meadows is situated on over 18 acres of scenic rolling hills in Cass City and offers a variety of conveniences including a modern hospital, doctor offices, renal dialysis center, MRI center, dental offices, ophthalmology and optometry care.  Please call us for a personal tour...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Valley Island, MI

The average cost of senior living in Valley Island is $5,156 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Omer, MI with an average of $3,159 per month.

Memory care costs in Valley Island, MI, vs. nearby cities

Valley Island, MI
$5,156/mo
$4,708/mo
$4,438/mo

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

Valley Island, MI
$5,156/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,156/mo

Memory care costs in Valley Island, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,200/mo
Studio
$4,978/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,346/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,740/mo

Senior living costs in Valley Island 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: Valley Island, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeValley Island, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,156/mo$4,620/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,156/mo$4,249/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$3,591/mo$3,748/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Valley Island, MI:$5,156/mo
Michigan:$4,620/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Valley Island, MI:$5,156/mo
Michigan:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Valley Island, MI:$3,591/mo
Michigan:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Valley Island

Recent reviews for memory care in Valley Island

Northwood Meadows in Cass City, MI

5.0
The staff are very skilled and willing to help the variety of unusual situations that have occurred with both of my parents. It is always clean and the food is made fresh every day.

Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care in Caro, MI

5.0
Heritage Hill exceeded my expectations. The employees at all levels focus on the well being of the residents. They are knowledgeable and truly caring. I have observed their great problem solving skills with my mother who has advanced Alzheimer’s Disease and her unique issues. The facility is ...
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Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing, MI

4.5
Staff and administration work well together and when needed administration is out on the floor answering call lights, passing food trays, etc. I have found everyone supportive and caring. They also made the admission process easy and were very welcoming to our father and family.

Valley Island review score based on 47 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 7 Valley Island memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Valley Island 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

Valley Island review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Valley Island, MI7 facilities
8.8
Sebewaing, MI9 facilities
8.6
Pigeon, MI78 facilities

Review subcategories for Valley Island 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 47 reviews of 7 Valley Island memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Valley Island 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.
Valley Island, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.9
4.2
Care services
4.9
3.9
Staff
4.8
4.1
Meals & dining
4.8
3.8
Activities
4.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.7
3.8
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Valley Island memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valley Island memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valley Island, 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 Valley Island 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 Valley Island that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Valley Island, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.1%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Valley Island 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 Valley Island Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Valley Island, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.1%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Valley Island 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 Valley Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Valley Island, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Valley Island 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 Valley Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Valley Island, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valley Island 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 Valley Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Valley Island, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
44.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Valley Island

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