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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in South Lyon, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in South Lyon, A Place for Mom can help. With 13 memory care facilities in South Lyon, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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Photo of Cambrian Assisted Living and Memory Care South Lyon
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8.9
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10 reviews
8.9
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Honestly I would give every category a 5 except the food, I would probably give that a 4. What stood out the most is it's a very clean facility with very friendly and attentive staff. I would recommend this...
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.
Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to insuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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47 reviews
9.5
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47 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
17%
3 star
9%
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I liked the fact that the front desk had someone working there 24 hours a day and that the front desk staff knew who you were. I liked that they had outdoor spots you could use when you were there.
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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77 Photos available
9.5
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115 reviews
9.5
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115 reviews
5 star
62%
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17%
3 star
6%
2 star
4%
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11%
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I like how the staff care about the residents and take time to interact with them. I like that each bldg houses residents who are on the same level of care. Activities are geared toward residents' ability so...
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.
We are a specialty care community, specializing in Alzheimer's, dementia care and the alert but frail senior. We offer 4 secured buildings and house 80 residents, each building can accommodate 20 residents. Ashley Court provides a continuum of care an accommodates all stages of...
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9.3
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40 reviews
9.3
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40 reviews
5 star
38%
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38%
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I would recommend them. The employees are very helpful as are the people that live there. We chose them because it was close to family and the cost.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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42 reviews
9.2
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42 reviews
5 star
40%
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38%
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0%
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Good facility...but pricey, so "we" have high expectations. Our resident does NOT have dementia but even so the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Advocate! Advocate! Advocate! On behalf of your loved...
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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8.4
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34 reviews
8.4
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34 reviews
5 star
55%
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3 star
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5. My mother-in-law didn't want to be there when we decided that's where she should be with her situation. She is now happy to be there.
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.
Brighton Comfort Care Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior assisted living community. With a passion for care and hospitality, the staff here dedicates time to assisting and spending time with residents. At this upscale and all-inclusive community, residents here can relax, feel at home,...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
43%
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38%
3 star
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Overall my mom is pretty happy there. It is expensive, but based on the experience we have had so far, I would recommend them to other families. There is a decent amount of activities that is resident...
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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This place is simply amazing because of the wonderful staff, caring on site management, wonderful food service, incredible activities staff and remarkable PT. Granted they are at times understaffed as is...
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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Novi, Michigan! Located near beautiful Pavilion Shore Park, Twelve Oaks Mall, and a variety of fun places to dine, our residents never want for opportunities to explore the surrounding community. For those who stay on our campus, our Life Enrichment Team...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Every imaginable option is here.  At Abbey Park at Mill River, its your choice!Rental retirement living in our brand-new community in Lyon Township includes housekeeping and linen service, daily continental breakfast, lunch and much, much more:A vibrant, active lifestyle offering a full...
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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.
Since 1987, we have built a solid reputation for providing high-quality and state-licensed compassionate care. Each of our four buildings is a CARF-accredited program designed to offer residents a more home-like setting that also provides state-of-the-art, in-house clinical services. We serve...
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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.

Cost of memory care in South Lyon, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Lyon is $5,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Howell, MI with an average of $4,568 per month.

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

South Lyon, MI
$5,634/mo
$5,459/mo
$5,898/mo

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

South Lyon, MI
$5,634/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,634/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,311/mo
Studio
$5,578/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,737/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,780/mo

Senior living costs in South Lyon 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 Lyon, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Lyon, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$5,634/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,565/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$4,459/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
South Lyon, MI:$5,634/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Lyon, MI:$4,565/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
South Lyon, MI:$4,459/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in South Lyon, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in South Lyon 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 Lyon, MI$5,312/mo$5,094/mo+4.3%
Michigan$5,958/mo$5,859/mo+1.7%
National$6,504/mo$6,180/mo+5.2%
South Lyon, MI
2024 average cost:$5,312/mo
2023 average cost:$5,094/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,958/mo
2023 average cost:$5,859/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,504/mo
2023 average cost:$6,180/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in South Lyon

Recent reviews for memory care in South Lyon

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Hampton Manor of Commerce in Commerce Charter Twp, MI

5.0
I toured last week! Such a beautiful building! Its brand new and the Administrator [name removed] is informed and friendly! Highly suggest this place!!

South Lyon review score based on 130 family reviews

9.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 130 reviews of 11 South Lyon memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Lyon 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 Lyon review score compared against nearby cities

9.0
South Lyon, MI11 facilities
8.3
Wixom, MI34 facilities
8.6
Brighton, MI8 facilities

Review subcategories for South Lyon 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 130 reviews of 11 South Lyon memory care communities. This chart helps you compare South Lyon 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 Lyon, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.3
Care services
3.9
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
4.0
3.8
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

South Lyon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lyon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lyon, 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 Lyon 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 Lyon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
81.8%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.7%
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
90.9%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
72.7%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
90.9%
74%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Lyon 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 Lyon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.8%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
63.6%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.7%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.4%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lyon 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 Lyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
72.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
72.7%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
45.5%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lyon 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 Lyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
72.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
23.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in South Lyon 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 Lyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lyon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
81.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
81.8%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.9%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in South Lyon

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