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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Baxter, MI
If your loved one needs memory care in Baxter, A Place for Mom can help. With 20 memory care facilities in Baxter, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Baxter incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Baxter memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Baxter, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Traverse City, Cadillac and Lake City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Traverse City, Cadillac and Lake City.
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The staff truly cares about the residents. The communication from Curry House at all levels is excellent. Mom adjusted to being in the memory care side in just a day or 2, which is amazing considering that...
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.
Choosing a senior community is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make for your elderly parents. Thankfully, you can put your mind at ease when the decision you make is to choose Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Set against a beautiful, rural backdrop...
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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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.
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.
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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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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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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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Cost of memory care in Baxter, MI
The average cost of senior living in Baxter is $3,325 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, MI with an average of $3,168 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Baxter, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Baxter, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about memory care in Baxter
Recent reviews for memory care in Baxter
Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI
5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.
Curry House in Cadillac, MI
4.8
They have done everything that we've asked, and they have been good at keeping me in the loop, letting me know what's going on with my loved ones. It's been a little different with this whole pandemic thing going on. We were only able to visit once our loved one was in Hospice (which is ...
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Baxter memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter, 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 Baxter 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 Baxter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Baxter, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.4%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Baxter 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 Baxter Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Baxter, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
7.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baxter 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 Baxter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baxter, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter 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 Baxter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baxter, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter 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 Baxter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baxter, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Curry House, Traverse Manor and Southridge Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Baxter, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 20 memory care facilities near Baxter, Michigan. See the full list.
The 20 memory care facilities near you in Baxter, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Baxter, 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 Baxter, 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 Baxter, Michigan ranges from $1175 to $7400. The average Memory Care cost in Baxter, Michigan is $3,325. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Baxter, Michigan typically starts at $1175. 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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