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If your loved one needs memory care in East Lansing, A Place for Mom can help. With 38 memory care facilities in East Lansing, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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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.
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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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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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This is a nice community and the people were friendly. My mom had a nice respite stay at this community. The rooms were a little smaller than at the recent community she stayed at. They do offer some nice...
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.
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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 East Lansing, MI

The average cost of senior living in East Lansing is $4,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leslie, MI with an average of $4,137 per month.

Memory care costs in East Lansing, MI, vs. nearby cities

East Lansing, MI
$4,298/mo
$4,315/mo
$4,409/mo

Memory care costs in East Lansing, MI, vs. state and national averages

East Lansing, MI
$4,298/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in East Lansing, MI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,298/mo

Memory care costs in East Lansing, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,881/mo
Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,264/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in East Lansing 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: East Lansing, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Lansing, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,298/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,970/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,047/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
East Lansing, MI:$4,298/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
East Lansing, MI:$3,970/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
East Lansing, MI:$3,047/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in East Lansing, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in East Lansing 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
East Lansing, MI$6,517/mo$6,483/mo+0.5%
Michigan$5,799/mo$5,327/mo+8.9%
National$6,090/mo$5,809/mo+4.8%
East Lansing, MI
2024 average cost:$6,517/mo
2023 average cost:$6,483/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,799/mo
2023 average cost:$5,327/mo
Percent change:+8.9%
National
2024 average cost:$6,090/mo
2023 average cost:$5,809/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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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 East Lansing

Recent reviews for memory care in East Lansing

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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Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.3
Like a lot of facilities, Burcham Hills had some trouble with their staffing levels. However one of the best things about this community was our loved ones room - it was wonderful with really big windows that brought in a lot of natural light. It was very enjoyable to be in as well as visit.

Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso

5.0
I was looking for a place for my mom for quite some time. I visited Welcome Home and fell in love! The homes are beautiful! Once I placed my mom I was pleased to find our that the staff truly care about the elderly. I am beyond happy that I found Welcome Home! My mom is doing very well, ...
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East Lansing review score based on 109 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 109 reviews of 32 East Lansing memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The East Lansing 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

East Lansing review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
East Lansing, MI32 facilities
8.4
Lansing, MI40 facilities
8.3
DeWitt, MI25 facilities

Review subcategories for East Lansing 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 109 reviews of 32 East Lansing memory care communities. This chart helps you compare East Lansing 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.
East Lansing, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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East Lansing memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Lansing memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Lansing, 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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
59.4%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.9%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.9%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Lansing 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 East Lansing Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.9%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.1%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Lansing 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 East Lansing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.9%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in East Lansing 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 East Lansing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
50%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Lansing 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 East Lansing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Lansing, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.4%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
40.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.9%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in East Lansing

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