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Mom has been in the Memory Care unit at Ludington Woods for about a month now and we could not be happier with our choice. The staff was very responsive and helpful thru the decision process. While we were...
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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The overall experience was not great for my family, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be great for others. My dad had cancer at that time. The facility is an hour away from the hospital. The facility did not...
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.
Northport Highlands is an assisted living community strategically located in the picturesque town of Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan. Our community is located on a gorgeous 16-acre campus overlooking the legendary Grand Transverse Bay. With a fine harbor and park, antique shops, full...
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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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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
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.
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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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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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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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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...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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.
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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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 Pilgrim, MI

The average cost of senior living in Pilgrim is $4,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Ann, MI with an average of $3,352 per month.

Memory care costs in Pilgrim, MI, vs. nearby cities

Pilgrim, MI
$4,004/mo
$3,866/mo

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

Pilgrim, MI
$4,004/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,004/mo

Memory care costs in Pilgrim, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,090/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Senior living costs in Pilgrim 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: Pilgrim, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typePilgrim, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,004/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,708/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,579/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Pilgrim, MI:$4,004/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Pilgrim, MI:$3,708/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Pilgrim, MI:$3,579/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Pilgrim

Recent reviews for memory care in Pilgrim

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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Northport Highlands

5.0
I really like this place a lot it's not too big and not too small just the right size for mom. There are only 14 people in the memory care section. Mom is participating in activities and she is able to go out with my brother who doesn't live too far on a drive or for a day trip. She is liking ...
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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.

Pilgrim review score based on 44 family reviews

5.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 44 reviews of 19 Pilgrim memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pilgrim 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

Pilgrim review score compared against nearby cities

5.2
Pilgrim, MI19 facilities
6.7
Frankfort, MI22 facilities

Review subcategories for Pilgrim 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 44 reviews of 19 Pilgrim memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pilgrim 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.
Pilgrim, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.3
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.8
Activities
4.4
3.8
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Pilgrim memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pilgrim memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pilgrim, 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 Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pilgrim, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.8%
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
31.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
31.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pilgrim, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.1%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pilgrim, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.8%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pilgrim, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pilgrim 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 Pilgrim offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pilgrim, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Pilgrim

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