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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Haven, MI

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9.7
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9.7
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The staff and faculty at River ridge are incredible! They are very kind and compassionate and treat you like family they go above and beyond. It's one of the nicest places I've ever been to.
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 River Ridge, a Leisure Living Community in South Haven, Michigan, where our residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can cozy up to the fireplace in the winter or relax outside in the pavilion on a warm summer day. Our community offers independent living,...
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9.8
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65 reviews
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My dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes 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.
At Briarwood, a Leisure Living Community in Allegan, 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 is...
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9.4
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50 reviews
9.4
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50 reviews
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The people that work there are all very caring and friendly. They do a really good job with activities and keeping the residents engaged. I would like there to be better communication about things going on...
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 Maple Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Paw Paw, 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, assisted living...
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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 lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with...
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.
LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Fennville, MI) — LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its...
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I would recommend this community. Being in this area it was very convenient to get to. The staff bent over backwards to make the community a homey experience for my loved one and the other residents.
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
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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Cost of memory care in South Haven, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Haven is $4,726 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hopkins, MI with an average of $4,222 per month.

Memory care costs in South Haven, MI, vs. nearby cities

South Haven, MI
$4,726/mo
$4,517/mo

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

South Haven, MI
$4,726/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,726/mo

Memory care costs in South Haven, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in South Haven 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: South Haven, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Haven, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,726/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,726/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,631/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
South Haven, MI:$4,726/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Haven, MI:$4,726/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
South Haven, MI:$3,631/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in South Haven, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Haven 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
South Haven, MI$6,696/mo$6,212/mo+7.8%
Michigan$5,048/mo$5,034/mo+0.3%
National$5,498/mo$5,506/mo-0.2%
South Haven, MI
2024 average cost:$6,696/mo
2023 average cost:$6,212/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,048/mo
2023 average cost:$5,034/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,498/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Haven

Recent reviews for memory care in South Haven

River Ridge Retirement Village in South Haven, MI

4.6
From the day my brother entered River Ridge, he (and I) were treated like family. The staff gave 110% to make sure I was informed and kept up to date on his care. They also worked to manage his day to day health and well being along with customizing solutions to keep him thriving. And yes, ...
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Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paw Paw, MI

4.5
We moved my parents into Independent living after noticing my mother started showing signs of dementia. They were able to enjoy their lives at StortPoint for many years. They both loved all the activities. When it became difficult for my dad to care for my mom, we moved them to enhanced living. ...
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Golden Orchards in Fennville, MI

5.0
[Name removed] has only been here for 2 weeks but we are very pleased with the efforts of the staff to help him adjust to his new home.

South Haven review score based on 58 family reviews

9.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 7 South Haven memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Haven 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

South Haven review score compared against nearby cities

9.6
South Haven, MI7 facilities
8.3
Bangor, MI164 facilities
8.3
Breedsville, MI192 facilities

Review subcategories for South Haven 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 58 reviews of 7 South Haven memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Haven 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.
South Haven, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
4.3
Care services
4.4
3.9
Staff
4.7
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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South Haven memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Haven memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Haven, 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 South Haven 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 South Haven that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Haven, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
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
28.6%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Haven 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 South Haven Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Haven, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
72%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Haven 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 South Haven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Haven, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
51%
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Availability of select dining options in South Haven 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 South Haven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Haven, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in South Haven 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 South Haven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Haven, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Haven

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

Frequently Asked Questions

River Ridge Retirement Village, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near South Haven, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near South Haven, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in South Haven, Michigan are Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and River Ridge Retirement Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in South Haven, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in South Haven, 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 South Haven, 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 South Haven, Michigan ranges from $670 to $10790. The average Memory Care cost in South Haven, Michigan is $4,726. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in South Haven, Michigan typically starts at $670. 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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