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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Sterling, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Sterling, A Place for Mom can help. With 101 memory care facilities in Sterling, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gladwin, Whittemore and West Branch.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gladwin, Whittemore and West Branch.

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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
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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
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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5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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My sincere thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Prestige Centre. For the past 5 years my loved one has lived in this caring community. I visited multiple times a week and enjoyed getting to know...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Centre is conveniently located in Mt. Pleasant and offers award-winning care in a warm, amenity rich community. Relax and enjoy comfortable apartments and spacious common areas, while experiencing daily life-enrichment activities, home-made meals, housekeeping, and personalized...
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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
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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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Cost of memory care in Sterling, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sterling is $3,974 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Branch, MI with an average of $2,769 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sterling, MI vs. nearby cities

Sterling, MI
$3,974/mo
$3,472/mo
$3,084/mo

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

Sterling, MI
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Sterling vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,974/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Sterling, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,097/mo
Studio
$4,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,704/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,384/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Sterling over time

Sterling, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about memory care in Sterling

Recent reviews for memory care in Sterling

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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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.

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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Sterling review score based on 192 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 192 reviews of 83 Sterling memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sterling 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

Sterling review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Sterling, MI83 facilities
8.5
Standish, MI12 facilities
0
Omer, MI8 facilities

Review subcategories for Sterling 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 192 reviews of 83 Sterling memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Sterling 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.
Sterling, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Sterling memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sterling, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.2%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.3%
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
49.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
62.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sterling 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 Sterling Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sterling, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.8%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sterling 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 Sterling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling 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 Sterling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling 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 Sterling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 101 memory care facilities near Sterling, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Sterling, Michigan are Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone 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 101 memory care facilities near you in Sterling, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Sterling, 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 Sterling, 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 Sterling, Michigan ranges from $1530 to $7475. The average Memory Care cost in Sterling, Michigan is $3,974. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Sterling, 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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