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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hartford, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Hartford, A Place for Mom can help. With 17 memory care facilities in Hartford, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. Joseph, Paw Paw and Bakersville.
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I've been here one year and am so very happy with everyone. The meals and activities are super. All staff are very kind and helpful. Everyone is so helpful and do enjoy the many super and fun activities.
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.
At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...
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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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44 Floor plans available
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Our family took a tour along with Dad and really had a good time. There was so many activities and lots of smiles around us the whole time. They were making chocolate malts and we were able to get a taste...
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.
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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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We have found the staff to be very caring and helpful. We live close so we are very involved and visit almost daily. The only negative would be the quality of food. It does not seem to come hot or look...
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.
Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an assisted living community located in the peaceful village of Lawton, Michigan. This beautiful and close-knit community is the perfect location for anyone looking for a comfortable and secure place to live.Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an...
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They offer limited Medicaid accommodation, seemingly lacking or in need of improvement for families with a resident needing memory care or with dementia. The staff is very welcoming and there is a lot of...
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.
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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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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.
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Hartford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Hartford is $4,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fennville, MI with an average of $4,224 per month.

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

Hartford, MI
$4,653/mo
$4,515/mo

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

Hartford, MI
$4,653/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,653/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,217/mo
Studio
$5,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,795/mo

Senior living costs in Hartford 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: Hartford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHartford, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,653/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,653/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,632/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Hartford, MI:$4,653/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hartford, MI:$4,653/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Hartford, MI:$3,632/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Hartford, MI, over time

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

Hartford, MIMI stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Hartford, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Hartford 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
Hartford, MI$6,589/mo$6,160/mo+7.0%
Michigan$5,273/mo$5,011/mo+5.2%
National$5,516/mo$5,476/mo+0.7%
Hartford, MI
2024 average cost:$6,589/mo
2023 average cost:$6,160/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,273/mo
2023 average cost:$5,011/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,516/mo
2023 average cost:$5,476/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in Hartford

Recent reviews for memory care in Hartford

Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton

4.0
The staff seem to pay attention to my dad's needs. This is an older community, however they do try to keep the building maintained. Dad does not like the food but they do serve a variety of healthy choices. They offer daily activities and they have been encouraging him to participate.

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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Caretel Inns of St. Joseph

5.0
We were treated with such sincerity from the Sales Advisor, [name removed], and the entire team during the entire process that I can’t thank them enough. My Mom is finally settled in and we have peace of mind.

Hartford review score based on 69 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 69 reviews of 14 Hartford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hartford 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

Hartford review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
Hartford, MI14 facilities
9.1
Watervliet, MI9 facilities
8.4
Lawrence, MI159 facilities

Review subcategories for Hartford 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 69 reviews of 14 Hartford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Hartford 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.
Hartford, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.8
4.3
Care services
4.5
3.9
Staff
4.7
4.1
Meals & dining
4.3
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Hartford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hartford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hartford, 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 Hartford 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 Hartford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
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
21.4%
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
21.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hartford 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 Hartford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.4%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hartford 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 Hartford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Hartford 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 Hartford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hartford 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 Hartford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hartford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.1%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.1%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
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 center
Fitness center
14.3%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Hartford

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Glen Assisted Living, River Ridge Retirement Village and Provision Living at St. Joseph are the top-rated memory care facilities near Hartford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 17 memory care facilities near Hartford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Hartford, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living and River Ridge Retirement Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 17 memory care facilities near you in Hartford, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Hartford, 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 Hartford, 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 Hartford, Michigan ranges from $800 to $10790. The average Memory Care cost in Hartford, Michigan is $4,653. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Hartford, Michigan typically starts at $800. 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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