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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Oak Wood Shores, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Oak Wood Shores, A Place for Mom can help. With 50 memory care facilities in Oak Wood Shores, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Brookdale Bay City Memory Care
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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.
A Journey Of Dignity And GraceIt’s never easy to decide to transfer care of a family member to someone else, and it isn’t a responsibility we take lightly. At our memory care facility in Holly, Michigan, our kind and compassionate team develops deep and meaningful relationships with each and...
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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.
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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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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.
Photo of Bay Valley House
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.
Photo of The Colonnades
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.
Photo of Satchell's Christian Retirement Home
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.
Photo of From Heart Afc-Kasemeyer
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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Photo of Precious Days
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.
Photo of Auburn Heights Assisted Living
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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I am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
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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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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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...
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.
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...

Cost of memory care in Oak Wood Shores, MI

The average cost of senior living in Oak Wood Shores is $3,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Branch, MI with an average of $2,769 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Oak Wood Shores, MI vs. nearby cities

Oak Wood Shores, MI
$3,728/mo

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

Oak Wood Shores, MI
$3,728/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Oak Wood Shores vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,728/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Oak Wood Shores, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,304/mo
Studio
$4,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,512/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,084/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Oak Wood Shores over time

Oak Wood Shores, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Oak Wood Shores

Recent reviews for memory care in Oak Wood Shores

Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

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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Oscoda Fields

4.8
I’m so impressed and grateful for the level of care given to my mom as well as the other residents of Oscoda Fields. It is a smaller facility which lends itself to a “homey” atmosphere. The staff takes the time to get to know their residents and their needs as well as having open communication ...
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Oak Wood Shores review score based on 104 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 104 reviews of 41 Oak Wood Shores memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Oak Wood 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

Oak Wood Shores review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Oak Wood Shores, MI41 facilities
8.6
Tawas City, MI34 facilities
8.7
East Tawas, MI21 facilities

Review subcategories for Oak Wood 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 104 reviews of 41 Oak Wood Shores memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Oak Wood 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.
Oak Wood Shores, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.8
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.7
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Oak Wood Shores memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Wood Shores memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood Shores that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oak Wood Shores, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.8%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.6%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
31.7%
62.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood Shores Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oak Wood Shores, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.6%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29.3%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.2%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Wood Shores, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Wood Shores, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.2%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
14.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Wood Shores, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.3%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.3%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
19.5%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
7.3%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 50 memory care facilities near Oak Wood Shores, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Oak Wood Shores, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 50 memory care facilities near you in Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood 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 Oak Wood Shores, Michigan ranges from $1530 to $6210. The average Memory Care cost in Oak Wood Shores, Michigan is $3,728. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Oak Wood 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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