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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ionia, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Ionia, A Place for Mom can help. With 10 memory care facilities in Ionia, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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top3CommunitiesWithLinks: Hathaway Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care, River Inn Adult Family Care and Green Acres - Ionia
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This is a very nice facility. Modern and updated. The staff are very friendly and in memory care they are very patient with the residents .If I could make a suggestion, it would be nice to have a little more...
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.
Hathaway Hills, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Greenville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Within our community, residents and family members will find an inviting and warm environment. With 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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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 visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
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.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Green Acres, located in Greenville, Michigan seems to have it all when it comes to assisted living for the elderly. We focus on personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere, and have worked hard to maintain elderly independent living as much as possible with private, personalized...
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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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Cost of memory care in Ionia, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ionia is $4,328 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson City, MI with an average of $3,658 per month.

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

Ionia, MI
$4,328/mo
$4,245/mo
$4,226/mo

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

Ionia, MI
$4,328/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,328/mo

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

Studio
$5,433/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,275/mo

Senior living costs in Ionia 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: Ionia, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIonia, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$4,328/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,245/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,685/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Ionia, MI:$4,328/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Ionia, MI:$4,245/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Ionia, MI:$3,685/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Ionia

Recent reviews for memory care in Ionia

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 ...
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Sunrise of Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI

4.8
This facility is good. They do a good job with the challenges that they have in this unit. Communication with the family is great. I would recommend that they get someone on staff full time for laundry, they seem to always be behind on laundry. Overall, it's a good place. I would recommend them ...
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Provision Living of Forest Hills in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
My mother is well cared for. Staff is wonderful and caring. It is a beautiful facility. Many activities are offered to keep the residents engaged.

Ionia memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ionia memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ionia, 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 Ionia 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 Ionia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ionia, MINational
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
22.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ionia 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 Ionia Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ionia 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 Ionia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ionia, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
42.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Ionia 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 Ionia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ionia, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ionia 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 Ionia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ionia, MINational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
35.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ionia

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