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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Athens, MI
If your loved one needs memory care in Athens, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Athens, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Athens incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Athens memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Athens, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Vine Area Historic District, Vine Area Historic District and Vine.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.
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8.5
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16 reviews
The Meals are good and residents have choices. Activities are varied and again residents can choose if they want to participate. I checked out several other places and felt that LakeHouse Coldwater was the...
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.
***As of 9/14/2021, 100% of our staff and residents are fully vaccinated!***Masonville Place, our lively senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan sits in a residential neighborhood just two blocks south of Coldwater Little League Park. Coldwater is known for its many lakes and recreational...
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8.1
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44 reviews
Brookdale has been a positive experience for both mom and brother. They both have dementia and reside in the 'memory care' portion of this facility. Attention by the staff to each individual's needs is very...
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including tree-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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7.2
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28 reviews
I had my mom living at Bickford of Battle Creek. Very nice place, staff was friendly and informative. I would recommend this place again and again. My mom who is diabetic did not feel that they prepared food...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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7.0
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2 reviews
My mom was at Brookdale for almost a year and a half. She made some great friends there and the staff was wonderful to her. Hospice got involved in the end and they were great too. There was a lot of...
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.
Quality care for meaningful life.Senior living can mean living well. And we take this same approach when it comes to memory care. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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: 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.
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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 Athens, MI
The average cost of senior living in Athens is $4,452 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $4,017 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Athens
Recent reviews for memory care in Athens
NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC in Battle Creek, MI
4.9
It is an excellent facility and find no fault with them. The staff is wonderful and can sometimes be short of staff but always pleasant. There was only one conflict with one person and it was resolved. The meals were good, but sometimes too fancy for what my mom liked! I would definitely ...
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LakeHouse Coldwater
5.0
I would give this place a 5 across the board they were amazing!!! A little expensive but well worth it for the care and peace of mind that she got and we had with leaving her.
Nazareth Center in Kalamazoo, MI
5.0
Best place my mom has been. 100% better than another place she experienced. So far after 6 weeks at Nazareth Center, I have not found anything to complain about. They have lived up to everything they have said they would do. The staff feels like family. Would definitely recommend!
Athens review score based on 25 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 8 Athens memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Athens 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
Athens review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Athens 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 25 reviews of 8 Athens memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Athens 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.Athens, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Athens memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Athens memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Athens, 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 Athens 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 Athens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Athens, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Athens 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 Athens Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Athens, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
37.5%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Athens 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 Athens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Athens, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
44.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Athens 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 Athens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Athens, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
32.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Athens 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 Athens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Athens, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
25%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
StoryPoint Portage, Bethesda Ranch AFH and Drews Place of Coldwater I are the top-rated memory care facilities near Athens, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Athens, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Athens, Michigan are StoryPoint Portage. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Athens, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Athens, 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 Athens, 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 Athens, Michigan ranges from $800 to $10790. The average Memory Care cost in Athens, Michigan is $4,452. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Athens, Michigan typically starts at $800. 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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