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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Fern, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Fern, A Place for Mom can help. With 34 memory care facilities in Fern, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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I had an amazing experience there with my mother. She was there for a respite stay. We went away on a short vacation and was really worried about my mother being home alone so we brought there for 3 weeks....
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.
Seminole Shores Living Center is a beautiful licensed assistant living center located in North Shores, Michigan. We offer cozy studio and one bedroom apartments, equipped with all utilities, a nightstand, blinds, and much more. Residents are free to bring personal items such as chairs, lamps...
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The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields was where my father spent last few weeks. The staff was very friendly and caring.You could contact them anytime you had a question or if your loved one had a question or...
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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. Since its establishment in 1989, the Agape Home has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults. You will experience excellence in loving...
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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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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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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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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
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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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults since it opened in 2010. You will experience excellence in...
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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.
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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.
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...
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Cost of memory care in Fern, MI

The average cost of senior living in Fern is $6,139 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Luther, MI with an average of $5,055 per month.

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

Fern, MI
$6,139/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,139/mo

Senior living costs in Fern 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: Fern, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFern, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$6,139/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,277/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,719/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Fern, MI:$6,139/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Fern, MI:$5,277/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Fern, MI:$2,719/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Fern, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Fern 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fern, MI$6,927/mo$6,164/mo+12.4%
Michigan$5,351/mo$5,335/mo+0.3%
National$5,588/mo$5,602/mo-0.2%
Fern, MI
2024 average cost:$6,927/mo
2023 average cost:$6,164/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,335/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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2024 average cost:$5,588/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Fern

Recent reviews for memory care in Fern

White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
Mom has been in the Memory Care unit at Ludington Woods for about a month now and we could not be happier with our choice. The staff was very responsive and helpful thru the decision process. While we were very nervous about the move, the staff knew exactly what to expect and made the ...
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Big Rapids Fields

5.0
Big Rapids Fields is a fantastic facility. All the staff are respectful, caring, kind, and truly called to do what they do. They will take excellent care of your loved one. They are also there to help you every step of the way, because navigating placing a family member in assisted living can ...
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Fern review score based on 87 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 87 reviews of 2 Fern memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fern 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

Fern review score compared against nearby cities

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Fern memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fern memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fern, 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 Fern 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 Fern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fern, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.7%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.8%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
76.8%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.9%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.7%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.2%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.3%
65%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Fern 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 Fern Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fern, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.1%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.1%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.8%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fern 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 Fern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fern, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.2%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.4%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fern 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 Fern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fern, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
30.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.3%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fern 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 Fern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fern, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.4%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.3%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
35.8%
41%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.6%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Fern

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

Frequently Asked Questions

White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care, Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care and Reed City Fields are the top-rated memory care facilities near Fern, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 34 memory care facilities near Fern, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best memory care facilities near you in Fern, Michigan are White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 34 memory care facilities near you in Fern, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Fern, 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 Fern, 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 Fern, Michigan ranges from $2000 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Fern, Michigan is $6,139. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Fern, Michigan typically starts at $2000. 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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