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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
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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, 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 Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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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.
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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: 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
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.
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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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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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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....
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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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.
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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are 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.

Cost of memory care in Sanford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sanford is $4,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Standish, MI with an average of $3,472 per month.

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

Sanford, MI
$4,069/mo
$4,303/mo
$4,288/mo

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

Sanford, MI
$4,069/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,069/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,098/mo
Studio
$4,781/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,947/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,941/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Sanford 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: Sanford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanford, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,069/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,958/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,653/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Sanford, MI:$4,069/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sanford, MI:$3,958/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Sanford, MI:$3,653/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Sanford, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Sanford 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
Sanford, MI$5,813/mo$5,011/mo+16.0%
Michigan$5,914/mo$5,755/mo+2.8%
National$6,411/mo$5,984/mo+7.1%
Sanford, MI
2024 average cost:$5,813/mo
2023 average cost:$5,011/mo
Percent change:+16.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,914/mo
2023 average cost:$5,755/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,411/mo
2023 average cost:$5,984/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Sanford

Recent reviews for memory care in Sanford

Independence Village of Midland

5.0
Moved my parents into Independence Village Midland in August. The whole staff has made this a great experience for me in getting my parents settled in. They are very attentive to their needs and informing me of all issues. I am relieved to have my parents in a safe caring environment. All the ...
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Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth

5.0
I have just placed my Wife into Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. The process was quite smooth, but also I needed to be patient, a hard thing for me to do..But the administration & staff at this place is top notch. The Exec. Director & I had spoke on the phone several times, and I also worked with ...
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Bickford of Midland

4.0
This is a pretty nice community, and so far my mother is doing well with her move to this community. I do feel she is safe, and in good hands. They have a good staff, and they are caring for her well. They have nice meals, and good activities available for the residents. The only thing that ...
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Sanford review score based on 291 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 291 reviews of 115 Sanford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sanford 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

Sanford review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Sanford, MI115 facilities
8.4
Midland, MI23 facilities
8.6
Coleman, MI19 facilities

Review subcategories for Sanford 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 291 reviews of 115 Sanford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sanford 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.
Sanford, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.3
Care services
4.3
3.9
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.3
3.8
Activities
4.3
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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*Learn more about cost details

Sanford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanford, 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 Sanford 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 Sanford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sanford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.5%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33%
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
40.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.3%
74%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sanford 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 Sanford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sanford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.4%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.2%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sanford 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 Sanford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sanford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanford 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 Sanford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sanford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanford 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 Sanford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sanford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.2%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.8%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.2%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
18.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Sanford

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