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7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Big Rapids, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Big Rapids, A Place for Mom can help. With 7 memory care facilities in Big Rapids, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Big Rapids incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Big Rapids memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Big Rapids, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Howard City, Reed City and Brinton.
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Photo of Reed City Fields
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The staff is very helpful and considerate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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Big Rapids Fields is a fantastic facility. All the staff are respectful, caring, kind, and truly called to do what they do. They will take excellent care of your loved one. They are also there to help you...
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.
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family to...
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in a...
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Cost of memory care in Big Rapids, MI

The average cost of senior living in Big Rapids is $4,052 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,133 per month.

Memory care costs in Big Rapids, MI, vs. nearby cities

Big Rapids, MI
$4,052/mo
$4,083/mo
$3,699/mo

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

Big Rapids, MI
$4,052/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,052/mo

Memory care costs in Big Rapids, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Big Rapids 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: Big Rapids, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Rapids, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,052/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,052/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,052/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Big Rapids, MI:$4,052/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Big Rapids, MI:$4,052/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Big Rapids, MI:$4,052/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Big Rapids, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Big Rapids 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Big Rapids, MI$5,700/mo$4,700/mo+21.3%
Michigan$5,329/mo$5,313/mo+0.3%
National$5,566/mo$5,533/mo+0.6%
Big Rapids, MI
2024 average cost:$5,700/mo
2023 average cost:$4,700/mo
Percent change:+21.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,329/mo
2023 average cost:$5,313/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,566/mo
2023 average cost:$5,533/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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 Big Rapids

Recent reviews for memory care in Big Rapids

White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Reed City Fields

4.3
The Reed City Fields is a warm and welcoming home away from home for our loved one. The decor is warm and homey and the staff is so very friendly! We appreciate the wonderful staff and the care they provide. It gives us peace.

Big Rapids Fields

5.0
The fields overall is one of the nicest places. It is not so overly large that the residents would feel swallowed up. I am glad we found it for my mom. Overall she is content and has some good friends to be with.

Big Rapids memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Rapids memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids 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
33.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
73.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Rapids, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Rapids, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Rapids, MINational
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Rapids, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
35.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Big Rapids

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Reed City Fields, Big Rapids Fields and Evergreen Terrace Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Big Rapids, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 7 memory care facilities near Big Rapids, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facility near you in Big Rapids, Michigan is Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

The 7 memory care facilities near you in Big Rapids, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids, Michigan ranges from $1 to $7300. The average Memory Care cost in Big Rapids, Michigan is $4,052. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Big Rapids, 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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