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The staff and atmosphere at Ludington Woods is always friendly and welcoming! There are many varied activities planned for the residents. It is fun that some of these activities may be shared with family...
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.
At Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that...
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Reed City Fields gives you such a warm welcome the moment you walk in the door. My grandmother recently moved into this facility and she has had nothing but great things to share with our family. From the...
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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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.
Choosing a senior community is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make for your elderly parents. Thankfully, you can put your mind at ease when the decision you make is to choose Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Set against a beautiful, rural backdrop...
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The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working...
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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The atmosphere is personal, caring, and welcoming for each individual.
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.
Maple Ridge Living Center is a new licensed assisted living facility opened in December 2009. Maple Ridge has 20 beds available, both private and semi-private. Some of the private rooms also have their own bathroom and kitchenette. The facility is equipped with full generator back-up for power...
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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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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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
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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
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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
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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
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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
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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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied 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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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My mother lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Irons, MI

The average cost of senior living in Irons is $3,546 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cadillac, MI with an average of $3,210 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Irons, MI vs. nearby cities

Irons, MI
$3,546/mo
$3,520/mo
$3,532/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Irons, MI vs. the state and national average

Irons, MI
$3,546/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Irons vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,546/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Irons, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$1,200/mo
Studio
$4,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,158/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Irons

Recent reviews for memory care in Irons

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Curry House in Cadillac, MI

4.2
I really like this community, they are doing their best to take care of the resident's during covid. my only issue is I would like more communication about what's going in the community. The room sizes are pretty good, and my mom has no complaints about the food and they have a good ...
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Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Irons review score based on 47 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 37 Irons memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Irons 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

Irons review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Irons 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 37 Irons memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Irons 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.
Irons, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
4.0
Activities
4.4
3.9
Value for cost*
4.4
4.0
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Irons memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Irons memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Irons, 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 Irons 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 Irons that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Irons, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.5%
48.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.6%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.6%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.6%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Irons 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 Irons Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Irons, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.5%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.5%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Irons 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 Irons partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Irons, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
16.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Irons 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 Irons communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Irons, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.4%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
16.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Irons 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 Irons offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Irons, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.2%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.4%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.9%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.2%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.2%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
16.2%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.2%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Reed City Fields and Curry House are the top-rated memory care facilities near Irons, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 48 memory care facilities near Irons, Michigan. See the full list.

The 48 memory care facilities near you in Irons, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Irons, 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 Irons, 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 Irons, Michigan ranges from $1175 to $5700. The average Memory Care cost in Irons, Michigan is $3,546. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Irons, Michigan typically starts at $1175. 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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