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

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My mother is doing extremely well since her move to this community. I'am very impressed with all they have done for us. The staff is great, and they are taking very good care of her. I know she is a safe,...
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.
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After touring numerous facilities, my mom and I chose The Oaks to bring my father for therapy after an extended hospital stay. We were referred to The Oaks from a neighbour who had been a patient there for...
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.
Conveniently located near a variety of places to eat, shop, and explore, The Oaks at Woodfield is proud to be a part of Grand Blanc, Michigan’s close-knit community. Along with enjoying a variety of five-star amenities on our campus grounds, our residents can often be found on outings around...
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I have nothing but good things to say about Edgewood. Everyone, from the kitchen staff to the director treated my husband and me like family. They had meaningful activities. Someone was always available...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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My husband mother after her fall a year ago was doing well until she fell again and was very confused. Found out she has progressive Dementia and was going to need more help than my husband & I could do. My...
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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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Staff is excellent! Lots of activities to participate in. Good food and a very friendly staff. Facility is decorated for holidays. Van transportation is available. Newly remodeled and very clean. Highly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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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
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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
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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, 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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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: Memory Care
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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.
A Journey Of Dignity And GraceIt’s never easy to decide to transfer care of a family member to someone else, and it isn’t a responsibility we take lightly. At our memory care facility in Holly, Michigan, our kind and compassionate team develops deep and meaningful relationships with each and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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
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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, 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.
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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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
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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
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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: Memory Care
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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.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Ellington, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ellington is $4,258 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MI with an average of $4,062 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellington, MI vs. nearby cities

Ellington, MI
$4,258/mo
$4,281/mo
$4,259/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellington, MI vs. the state and national average

Ellington, MI
$4,258/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Ellington vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,258/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Ellington, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,062/mo
Studio
$4,825/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,009/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,066/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Ellington over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Ellington

Recent reviews for memory care in Ellington

Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care in Swartz Creek, MI

4.6
The facility is a great place, very clean and modern. The staff was generally very friendly and did a great job taking care of my Grandpa. I would have to say the only negative is the price. And it's very expensive, but all assisted livings are. However, they did give a Decent amount for the ...
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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 ...
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Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

Ellington review score based on 343 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 343 reviews of 119 Ellington memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ellington 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

Ellington review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Ellington, MI119 facilities
7.9
Caro, MI153 facilities
8.3
Cass City, MI108 facilities

Review subcategories for Ellington 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 343 reviews of 119 Ellington memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Ellington 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.6
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.4
Meals & dining
4.4
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Ellington memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellington memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellington, 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 Ellington 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 Ellington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.9%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.3%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.4%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.7%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.9%
73.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ellington 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 Ellington Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.4%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellington 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 Ellington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellington 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 Ellington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellington 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 Ellington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellington, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.7%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40.3%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
21.8%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 119 memory care facilities near Ellington, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Ellington, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Devonshire Retirement Village. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 119 memory care facilities near you in Ellington, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Ellington, 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 Ellington, 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 Ellington, Michigan ranges from $892 to $7475. The average Memory Care cost in Ellington, Michigan is $4,258. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Ellington, Michigan typically starts at $892. 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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