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

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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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Our mother lived at Nottingham Place in Midland, MI during her final month of life. We regret not moving her here sooner. The care she received was wonderful, tailored specifically to her needs, and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Nottingham Place is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful modern community of Midland, Michigan. Our retirement senior living residence is designed with the special physical needs of your senior loved ones in mind, and includes memory loss, Alzheimers and dementia care. We know...
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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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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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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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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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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 seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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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.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
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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.
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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
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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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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.

Cost of memory care in Birchwood Shores, MI

The average cost of senior living in Birchwood Shores is $4,054 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Branch, MI with an average of $2,769 per month.

Memory care costs in Birchwood Shores, MI, vs. nearby cities

Birchwood Shores, MI
$4,054/mo
$4,104/mo
$3,986/mo

Memory care costs in Birchwood Shores, MI, vs. state and national averages

Birchwood Shores, MI
$4,054/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Birchwood Shores, MI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,054/mo

Memory care costs in Birchwood Shores, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,021/mo
Studio
$4,608/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,693/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,339/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Birchwood Shores 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: Birchwood Shores, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBirchwood Shores, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,054/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,938/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,361/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Birchwood Shores, MI:$4,054/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Birchwood Shores, MI:$3,938/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Birchwood Shores, MI:$3,361/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Birchwood Shores, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Birchwood Shores 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Birchwood Shores, MI$5,748/mo$5,253/mo+9.4%
Michigan$5,918/mo$5,755/mo+2.8%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Birchwood Shores, MI
2024 average cost:$5,748/mo
2023 average cost:$5,253/mo
Percent change:+9.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,918/mo
2023 average cost:$5,755/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Birchwood Shores

Recent reviews for memory care in Birchwood Shores

Independence Village of Midland

5.0
Moved my parents into Independence Village Midland in August. The whole staff has made this a great experience for me in getting my parents settled in. They are very attentive to their needs and informing me of all issues. I am relieved to have my parents in a safe caring environment. All the ...
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Bickford of Midland

4.0
This is a pretty nice community, and so far my mother is doing well with her move to this community. I do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are caring for her well. They have nice meals, and good activities available for the residents. The only thing that ...
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Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas

5.0
My mother is in the Independent Living section of Harbors. Her room is very comfortably laid out and has a private bathroom. There are numerous activities offered to the residents. And the residents appear to be happy. There is nice outdoor space for the residents to enjoy in warmer weather. The ...
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Birchwood Shores review score based on 187 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 187 reviews of 68 Birchwood Shores memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Birchwood Shores 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

Birchwood Shores review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Birchwood Shores, MI68 facilities
8.6
Au Gres, MI92 facilities
8.6
Turner, MI83 facilities

Review subcategories for Birchwood Shores 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 187 reviews of 68 Birchwood Shores memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Birchwood Shores 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
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.3
Care services
4.3
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
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3.8
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Birchwood Shores memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birchwood Shores memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birchwood Shores, 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 Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
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
47.1%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.2%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birchwood Shores 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 Birchwood Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birchwood Shores, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.9%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.2%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.4%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Birchwood Shores

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland are the top-rated memory care facilities near Birchwood Shores, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 85 memory care facilities near Birchwood Shores, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Birchwood Shores, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 85 memory care facilities near you in Birchwood Shores, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Birchwood Shores, 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 Birchwood Shores, 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 Birchwood Shores, Michigan ranges from $1530 to $7475. The average Memory Care cost in Birchwood Shores, Michigan is $4,054. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Birchwood Shores, Michigan typically starts at $1530. 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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