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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Standish, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Standish, A Place for Mom can help. With 12 memory care facilities in Standish, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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I can highly recommend Bayfield. It's a 10 on staff, food, care, and cleanliness. Everyone that works there is friendly and attentive.
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.
Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
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It was extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly- most of them were exceptional and went out of their way to help in any way we needed. Meals were well prepared, and they were always willing to...
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.
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What we like the most about the community is the Friendliness of staff, cleanliness of building, and communication. Yes, we would recommend the community to others with the caveat that they should plan on...
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.
Bay City Comfort Care is a state-of-the-art facility located on Shrestha Drive sprawling over 38,000 square feet of immaculately designed space. Designed to feel like a luxury resort, with a floor plan that encourages community interactions, you’ll fit right in. Our state-of-the-art facility is...
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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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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.
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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Cost of memory care in Standish, MI

The average cost of senior living in Standish is $6,048 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skidway Lake, MI with an average of $5,297 per month.

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

Standish, MI
$6,048/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,048/mo

Memory care costs in Standish, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,754/mo
Studio
$5,906/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in Standish 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: Standish, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStandish, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$6,048/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,846/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Standish, MI:$6,048/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Standish, MI:$4,846/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Standish, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Standish, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Standish 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.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Standish, 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%
Standish, 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 Standish

Recent reviews for memory care in Standish

Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
Big facility with lots to do from the look of it. Happy to see that the activities director is active on a daily basis with all the residents and the food smelled great during my visit. Housekeepers and staff greeted me with a smile.

Woodhaven Senior Living at Bay City

5.0
I was very happy that we fond this community. The girl that runs it is very awesome. they have activities like bingo, movie night and made popcorn, rumicube and more for the residents to do to stay busy and active in the community. The staff were amazing and went out of their way especially the ...
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Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bay City, MI

5.0
We are very satisfied with our experience. Staff listen and work with us as a team to support our family. Navigating the senior living options can be complex. Bayfield has been good at helping the family understand the process, billing, and have worked with us a team on the care needs. Thank ...
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Standish review score based on 206 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 206 reviews of 8 Standish memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Standish 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

Standish review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Standish, MI8 facilities
8.9
Skidway Lake, MI8 facilities
8.9
East Tawas, MI8 facilities

Review subcategories for Standish 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 Standish memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Standish 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.
Standish, 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
4.2
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Standish memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Standish memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Standish, 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 Standish 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 Standish that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Standish, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.1%
56.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
42.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
75.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
95.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.1%
63.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.3%
24.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
81.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.8%
53.7%
Hospice available on-site
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 Standish 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 Standish Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Standish, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.6%
65.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.2%
39.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.5%
61.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
23.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Standish 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 Standish partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Standish, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
24.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
38.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38%
35.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
45.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Standish 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 Standish communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Standish, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.6%
27.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.5%
34.5%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
19.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Standish 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 Standish offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Standish, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.6%
39.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
28.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
24.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.5%
44.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
53.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.8%
34%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
30.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.6%
31.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
41%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
27.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
19.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
39.9%
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State regulations for memory care in Standish

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Woodhaven Senior Living at Bay City and Bay City Comfort Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Standish, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 12 memory care facilities near Standish, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best memory care facility near you in Standish, Michigan is Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 12 memory care facilities near you in Standish, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Standish, 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 Standish, 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 Standish, Michigan ranges from $1834 to $6700. The average Memory Care cost in Standish, Michigan is $6,048. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Standish, Michigan typically starts at $1834. 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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