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The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Michigan is $6,169, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Akron area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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Cost of memory care in Akron, MI

The average cost of senior living in Michigan is $6,169 per month as compared to $6,999 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Michigan vs. 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 state: Michigan

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Michigan	U.S.	Cost difference
Memory Care	$6,169/mo	$6,999/mo	11.9% below national median
Assisted Living	$5,387/mo	$5,830/mo	7.6% below national median
Independent Living	$2,801/mo	$3,520/mo	20.4% below national median

Memory Care

Michigan:$6,169/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:11.9% below national median

Assisted Living

Michigan:$5,387/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:7.6% below national median

Independent Living

Michigan:$2,801/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:20.4% below national median

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What families are saying about memory care in Akron

Recent reviews for memory care in Akron

Independence Village of Midland

5.0

Moved my parents into Independence Village Midland in August. The whole staff has made this a great experience for me in getting my parents settled in. They are very attentive to their needs and informing me of all issues. I am relieved to have my parents in a safe caring environment. All the ...

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 ...

Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care in Caro, MI

5.0

All staff were very friendly and helpful. My husband stayed in the Memory Care section and the staff all took very good care of the residents. The staff gave me a couple new ideas for caring for my husband at home.

Akron review score based on 206 family reviews

8.9

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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 8 Akron memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Akron 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

Akron review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Akron 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 206 reviews of 8 Akron memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Akron 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.

Akron, MI averageNational average

Cleanliness

4.6

4.4

Friendliness

4.6

4.5

Care services

4.5

4.3

Staff

4.6

Meals & dining

4.6

4.2

Activities

4.4

4.3

Value for cost*

4.3

4.2

0.01.02.03.04.05.0

*Learn more about cost details

Akron memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Akron memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Akron, 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 Akron 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 Akron that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Akron, MINational

Full medication management

52.1%

56.7%

Doctor on call

42.1%

42.6%

24-Hour awake staff

89.2%

75.6%

Diabetic care

94.4%

95.1%

*Visiting health care professionals

61.1%

63.1%

Home care agency on-site

20.3%

24.6%

Non-ambulatory care

90.3%

81.8%

Respite or short term stays

50.8%

53.7%

Hospice available on-site

45.9%

65%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Akron 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 Akron Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Akron, MINational

Dementia behaviors care

54.6%

65.5%

Specialized memory care training for staff

38.2%

39.4%

Secured community and/or wander guard

49.5%

61.7%

Memory care only community

29.6%

23.1%

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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Akron 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 Akron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Akron, MINational

Nutritionist / dietician

12.8%

24.1%

Low / no sodium

38.8%

38.7%

No sugar

38%

35.9%

Vegetarian

39.3%

45.2%

Pureed meals

21.4%

19.4%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Akron 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 Akron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Akron, MINational

Professional chef

22.6%

27.7%

Restaurant style dining

24.5%

34.5%

Room service

28.5%

32.5%

Anytime dining

17%

19.9%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Akron 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 Akron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Akron, MINational

Activity director

37.6%

39.2%

Pet-focused programs

23.5%

28.6%

Community service programs

14%

24.9%

Devotional activities on-site

38.6%

47.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

40.5%

44.4%

Outings / off-site activities

44.2%

53.4%

Piano or organ

31.8%

34%

Arts and crafts center

27.4%

30.9%

Educational speakers / life long learning

23.6%

31.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

38.4%

40.7%

Live performances

38%

41%

Dances

18.4%

27.7%

Fitness center

5.3%

19.1%

Fitness classes

37.5%

39.9%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Akron

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 Akron protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan memory care regulations Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Akron, MI

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