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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in West Branch, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in West Branch, A Place for Mom can help. With 5 memory care facilities in West Branch, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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The meals and dining service is very good. The place has a homey feel. My husband's mom loves it there, and the staff. But it could use some work. Outside and inside. The owners don't seem.to want to spend...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are 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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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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Cost of memory care in West Branch, MI

The average cost of senior living in West Branch is $6,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $5,183 per month.

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

West Branch, MI
$6,174/mo
U.S. national average
$7,121/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,174/mo

Memory care costs in West Branch, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,800/mo
Studio
$5,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,553/mo

Senior living costs in West Branch 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: West Branch, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Branch, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$6,174/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Assisted Living$5,071/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Independent Living$3,254/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Memory Care
West Branch, MI:$6,174/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Assisted Living
West Branch, MI:$5,071/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Independent Living
West Branch, MI:$3,254/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Memory care costs in West Branch, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in West Branch 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 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
West Branch, MI$5,838/mo$6,012/mo-2.9%
Michigan$5,451/mo$5,231/mo+4.2%
National$5,713/mo$5,584/mo+2.3%
West Branch, MI
2024 average cost:$5,838/mo
2023 average cost:$6,012/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,451/mo
2023 average cost:$5,231/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,713/mo
2023 average cost:$5,584/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in West Branch

Recent reviews for memory care in West Branch

The Horizon Senior Living I in St. Helen, MI

5.0
Excellent care and great compassion for the residents. I am very secure in [Removed] care and wellbeing. All the aides and [Removed] go beyond official duties to care for these residents.

Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - South in Gladwin, MI

4.3
My dad's been in there for two months and he's fallen twice and had to go to the hospital twice. They're attentive to him so I'm not sure why he's falling. It could be something he's doing. Other than church services on Sundays I'm not aware of any actvities. I would recommend them. ...
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The Brook of Roscommon

5.0
The Brook of Roscommon is a nice community that my mom is settling in quite nicely. We really feel that she is in good caring hands here. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. I have dined here with my mom and the food is very good, they offer a wide variety of healthy choices and meals are well ...
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West Branch review score based on 207 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 207 reviews of 9 West Branch memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Branch 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

West Branch review score compared against nearby cities

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West Branch, MI9 facilities
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East Tawas, MI9 facilities
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Standish, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for West Branch 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 207 reviews of 9 West Branch memory care communities. This chart helps you compare West Branch 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.
West Branch, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.6
4.6
Meals & dining
4.6
4.2
Activities
4.4
4.3
Value for cost*
4.3
4.3
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West Branch memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Branch memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Branch, 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 West Branch 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 West Branch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Branch, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.2%
56.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.6%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
63.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
24.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.1%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.8%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.7%
65.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in West Branch 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 West Branch Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Branch, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.8%
65.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.8%
39.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.2%
61.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
34.5%
23.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Branch 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 West Branch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Branch, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
24.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.4%
38.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.6%
36%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
45.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in West Branch 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 West Branch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Branch, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
27.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
34.7%
Room service
Room service
33.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Branch 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 West Branch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Branch, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
39.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
25%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.1%
34.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
31%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.4%
31.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
40.8%
Live performances
Live performances
39.6%
41.1%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
27.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
19.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
40%
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State regulations for memory care in West Branch

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