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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waterloo, MI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Waterloo, A Place for Mom can help. With 26 memory care facilities in Waterloo, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Old West Side Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Ann Arbor, Brighton and Howell.

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The food was good but my aunt would've preferred more options. While my aunt didn't participate in activities it did seem that the facility planned a lot. Dame or better care for a fair price compared to...
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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My parents were there on a respite stay. So it was nice to not have to bring furniture. I think the services were different for respite stay versus permanent stay.
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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Photo of Courtyard Manor of Howell
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My mother was in another facility and we decided to move her here due to some concerns. We’ve been very happy so far. The staff is great! The layout of the facility gives a feeling of a home versus an...
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellWhere you can minimize moves and age in place in a homelike setting. To provide a lifestyle that enhances the quality of life for each person. To create a secure living environment that encourages, enriches, and fulfills our residents lives.
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Photo of Balfour Ann Arbor
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1616 Floor plans available
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It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her...
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 first Balfour community outside of Colorado, located in Ann Arbor down the street from the campus.
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We needed more care and we got a bed at Chelsea. She has been here since March in the memory care unit and we are very happy! They take great care of her here:) 5 on all categories! We are soooo thankful we...
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.
Chelsea Retirement Community, the flagship community of United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC), has been recognized as one of the finest senior living communities in Chelsea and southeastern Michigan since its faithful founding in 1906. You’ll feel the benefits of that legacy the moment...
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My brother-in-law has moved into Ridgecrest Health Campus, and overall, it has been a worthwhile experience for us. Sometimes, he isn’t groomed as well as I would like, and he’s not completely shaved, but...
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.
A short drive from Ann Arbor, Jackson, Michigan is a community known for its friendly residents and picturesque landscapes. At RidgeCrest Health Campus, we pride ourselves in making sure our residents get to enjoy everything the surrounding community has to offer. Residents interested in...
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It's been a very welcoming place. I feel like is a great fit for our situation. The staff was very professional in helping us make our decision, and fell like it was the right thing to do for my loved one.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Located on John Ganton’s Countryside complete retirement campus, Brightside Assisted Living and Memory Care is Jackson’s premier memory care. Residents at Brightside enjoy life to the fullest in a beautiful, comfortable, safe and secure setting. The Brightside Care Team is dedicated to serving...
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Hillside Terrace is by far the best independent living, assisted living, and memory care in all of Washtenaw County. The staff is kind, building is spotless, and the leadership gets it. If you have not taken...
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.
As a family owned and operated retirement home in Ann Arbor, Hillside Terrace focuses holistically on improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, engaging residents in a stimulating environment, and building a trusting rapport. All medical care...
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.
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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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.
Photo of Edmar Assisted Living Ctr
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.
Photo of John George Home Inc
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.
Photo of Highland Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
Photo of Jackson Friendly Home
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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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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.
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.
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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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
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.
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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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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.

Cost of memory care in Waterloo, MI

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $4,490 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $3,606 per month.

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

Waterloo, MI
$4,490/mo
$4,834/mo

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

Waterloo, MI
$4,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,490/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$5,878/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,824/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,465/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Waterloo over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Waterloo

Recent reviews for memory care in Waterloo

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Balfour Ann Arbor

5.0
... we are so happy dad is living at Balfour! Balfour Ann Arbor is truly unlike any other senior living community in the Ann Arbor area! From the initial phone call asking for information to my dad comfortably living in assisted living, the staff, residents, and overall experience has been ...
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Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy in Ann Arbor, MI

4.5
My wife, who requires considerable physical care as well as cognitive has developed a close relationship with her care givers far beyond what we experienced elsewhere in terms of both depth and consistency. Many of the staff have been there for years. They have been trained well on the latest ...
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Waterloo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterloo, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.4%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.8%
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
39.1%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.4%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.1%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.8%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waterloo 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 Waterloo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterloo, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.8%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterloo 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 Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterloo, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.4%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
13%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Saline, Independence Village of Brighton and Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waterloo, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 26 memory care facilities near Waterloo, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Waterloo, Michigan are StoryPoint Saline, Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy and Brighton Comfort Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 26 memory care facilities near you in Waterloo, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, Michigan ranges from $1 to $94000. The average Memory Care cost in Waterloo, Michigan is $4,490. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waterloo, Michigan typically starts at $1. 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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