About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rockford, MI

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If your loved one needs memory care in Rockford, A Place for Mom can help. With 11 memory care facilities in Rockford, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grandville, Seeds Of Promisie and John Ball Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Grand Rapids, Ada and Grandville.

ShortCode tests:
top3CommunitiesWithLinks: StoryPoint Rockford, Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care and Cascade Trails Senior Living
zipAverageCost: $4,165

Rockford Memory Care Facilities | 470 Reviews

Showing 10 communities
Last Updated: 11/22/25
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of StoryPoint RockfordCommunity card badge
1616 Photos available
9.9
Review score
372 reviews
9.9
Review score
372 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
10%
3 star
2%
2 star
1%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
We are very happy with our move to StoryPoint Rockford. The service has been great. Everything from our meals to our daily service has been outstanding.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
At StoryPoint Rockford, we love being a part of the greater Grand Rapids area. Our community is a place where our residents can really enjoy a carefree retirement. At StoryPoint, we offer independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. We can meet each resident...
See details
Photo of Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care
1616 Photos available
9.6
Review score
49 reviews
9.6
Review score
49 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
29%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
Our 98 year old mother has lived alone for many years following the death of our father. We finally got her into Assisted Living by insisting that she can no longer live alone. At first, she was very...
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.
Boulder Creek, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Rockford, Michigan, where we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...
See details
Photo of Cascade Trails Senior Living
2525 Photos available
9.8
Review score
54 reviews
9.8
Review score
54 reviews
5 star
87%
4 star
9%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I couldn’t have found a better place for my mom. She is happy there, and has been able to keep her dog, which has been so important to her. Everyone is so helpful and kind. Cascade Trails made some of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
Welcome to Cascade Trails, a Leisure Living Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living,...
See details
Photo of The Cortland Riverside Gardens
2929 Photos available
Pricing promotion
8.5
Review score
6 reviews
8.5
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
17%
4 star
66%
3 star
0%
2 star
17%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
She states the food is adequate, but she does not leave the dinner table hungry. Very tired of green beans and chicken. For the most part, the staff seems very friendly. I don't like the fact that I don't...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
The Cortland Riverside Gardens, proudly part of the Priority Life Care network, is a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the vibrant heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This community is dedicated to offering seniors a supportive and independent lifestyle, complemented by the...
See details
Photo of Care Cardinal Belmont
1616 Photos available
7.0
Review score
8 reviews
7.0
Review score
8 reviews
5 star
38%
4 star
0%
3 star
13%
2 star
0%
1 star
49%
See all reviews
Communication! Patience with dad and his erratic dementia behaviors. Their willingness to help him and not just "give up." Its smaller. Home like. Not fancy. A good physical setting for dad. Most difficult...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
We provide a small, intimate and home-like setting where staff and residents interact like family. We're rethinking and redesigning how to care for residents. The goal for this community is to provide a tailored approach to comfort our valued community member's that pledges dedicated care where...
See details
Photo of The Cortland Northview
2727 Photos available
Pricing promotion
6.7
Review score
15 reviews
6.7
Review score
15 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
27%
3 star
13%
2 star
7%
1 star
20%
See all reviews
The staff and administrators are very helpful to me and my family as we navigate my mother's dementia and physical decline. From what I see in my time there, everyone at Cortland Northview treats 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.
The Cortland Northview, now a proud member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Our community is specifically tailored for seniors who may need a little assistance to those who have with...
See details
Photo of Green Acres Of Cedar Springs
8.0
Review score
1 review
8.0
Review score
1 review
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
See details
Photo of Meadowlark Retirement Village
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Photo of Grandview Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of memory care in Rockford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Rockford is $4,165 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,133 per month.

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

Rockford, MI
$4,165/mo
$4,143/mo

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

Rockford, MI
$4,165/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,165/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$4,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,383/mo

Senior living costs in Rockford 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: Rockford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockford, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,165/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,018/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,513/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Rockford, MI:$4,165/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Rockford, MI:$4,018/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Rockford, MI:$3,513/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

Memory care costs in Rockford, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Rockford 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.

Rockford, MIMI stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Rockford, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Rockford 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
Rockford, MI$6,768/mo$7,970/mo-15.1%
Michigan$5,119/mo$5,273/mo-2.9%
National$5,497/mo$5,516/mo-0.4%
Rockford, MI
2024 average cost:$6,768/mo
2023 average cost:$7,970/mo
Percent change:-15.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,119/mo
2023 average cost:$5,273/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,497/mo
2023 average cost:$5,516/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.
Table showing 5 of 3 items. Click to show less.

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 Rockford

Recent reviews for memory care in Rockford

The Cortland Northview in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
Vista Springs Northview is a beautiful community! The staff does a great job and you can really tell that they care about the families and their loved ones. The management staff is also very friendly and very informative. I would highly recommend Vista Springs Northview as I had nothing but a ...
Read more

Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
Read more

Grand Brook Memory Care of Grand Rapids

4.8
It's close proximity. Staff is caring & friendly. The place is clean. Great activities director who loves the residents. Meals could be better suited to individual needs example: some people could actually eat a whole chicken leg with potatoes on the side but they have to eat a mixture of ...
Read more

Rockford review score based on 70 family reviews

8.3
Review score9 facilities70 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 9 Rockford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rockford 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

Rockford review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Rockford, MI9 facilities
8.6
Cedar Springs, MI7 facilities
7.9
Sparta, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Rockford 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 70 reviews of 9 Rockford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Rockford 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.
Rockford, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.3
Care services
4.1
3.9
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Rockford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockford, 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 Rockford 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 Rockford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
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
55.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rockford 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 Rockford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockford 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 Rockford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
17%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Rockford 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 Rockford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Rockford 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 Rockford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Rockford

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

Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Rockford, Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care and Cascade Trails Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rockford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 11 memory care facilities near Rockford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Rockford, Michigan are StoryPoint Rockford and Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 11 memory care facilities near you in Rockford, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rockford, 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 Rockford, 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 Rockford, Michigan ranges from $1 to $8300. The average Memory Care cost in Rockford, Michigan is $4,165. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Rockford, Michigan typically starts at $1. 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.
Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top