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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Kalamazoo, MI
If your loved one needs memory care in Kalamazoo, A Place for Mom can help. With 19 memory care facilities in Kalamazoo, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Kalamazoo incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Kalamazoo memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Kalamazoo, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Vine, Vine Area Historic District and South Street Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Battle Creek, Portage and Three Rivers.
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9.8
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246 reviews
They are very open to constructive criticism and make a concerted effort to address a concern. They have outstanding facilities and they are well maintained. Also I like the excellent staff ratio in support...
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.
At StoryPoint Portage, we love our opportunity to serve seniors and their families in this community. Our senior living options are designed to cater to any stage of life, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. We feel so lucky to play a role in each...
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9.2
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14 reviews
We chose Bethesda Ranch because of the caregiver's eagerness to help not only my loved one but me and my family. It was also close to home. But it wouldn't have mattered. He was only going there. The...
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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9.1
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8 reviews
Honestly, I don't remember getting any feedback regarding the meals. Also, we didn't get involved in the activities but I knew a good deal was going on. In regards to the cost, I don't know what the judge...
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.
PROVISION LIVING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIESLIFE HAPPENS HERE. ENJOY THE MOMENT, ENJOY THE JOURNEY.You can find traditional senior living communities anywhere. Or, you can live better at Provision Living! From distinctive care services and programs to companionship opportunities around every...
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9.0
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42 reviews
My mom is currently a resident at LakeHouse Kalamazoo. I would say that the staff is friendly and willing to work with families. The executive director is friendly and helpful and will do whatever she can to...
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.
Sojourner Place offers empathetic care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, just one mile west of Western Michigan University and our residents enjoy all of the recreational, educational and cultural opportunities that the university offers. We offer...
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13 reviews
Everyone is so kind, caring and helpful. Need to remember the meds are ordered and dispensed as the doctor wrote the order Mom was used to taking them on her schedule. Bickford follows doc orders. Once...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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8.2
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25 reviews
I am very glad we finally decided to move my sister into North Woods. She has been getting excellent care - much better then what we were able to provide at home. The chef there is really good and much...
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.
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8.3
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51 reviews
We moved Dad into Brookdale Assisted Living a couple months ago. Dad has some short term memory loss but otherwise is in good health. We lost Mom in 2020 and since then Dad has been lonely and wasn’t taking...
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.
When you need help with a few minor things so you can enjoy the important things, then Brookdale Portage in Portage, Mich., may be just the place you’re looking for. Our assisted living community offers a lifestyle that celebrates and encourages independence while providing the comfort of an...
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2 reviews
Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
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.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...
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7.0
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13 reviews
Memory and physical care made better by kind and caring staff. They are currently updating their van with wheelchair straps, but could also use more staff to take residents on 'outside' trips. No matter...
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.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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6.3
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8 reviews
I would recommend. We picked this community, for our loved one because of the value for money,[name removed], the marketing director was skilled at answering questions without being pushy. We felt very...
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.
Seniors who require specialized memory care can get the extra safety and security they need in our comfortable, homelike setting just about 20 minutes from Kalamazoo. Our customized programs provide loving care and meaningful interaction by a specially trained staff to help our residents maintain...
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9.7
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42 reviews
I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.
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.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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15 reviews
We love it…a very caring environment and community. Very accommodating and friendly. Mom is happy and very well cared for. The Sisters are a very caring community and very welcoming. I recommend it...
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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Park Place Assisted Living is a locally run, family owned community that has been serving seniors since 1986. As a registered Eden Alternative home we make everyday life more enjoyable with our pets, gardens, child visitors, and staff that feel more like family than caregivers. We...
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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.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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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 Kalamazoo, MI
The average cost of senior living in Kalamazoo is $4,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otsego, MI with an average of $4,291 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Kalamazoo, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Kalamazoo, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Kalamazoo, MI by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Kalamazoo
Recent reviews for memory care in Kalamazoo
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!
Stanford Lodge of Plainwell
4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
Provision Living at Oshtemo in Kalamazoo, MI
5.0
All are a 5. What our family likes the most about Provision Living is the staff. The staff has been great, tends to all my dad's needs. They have a lot of activities for him if he chooses to do them. He likes his meals. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this ...
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Kalamazoo review score based on 150 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 150 reviews of 17 Kalamazoo memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Kalamazoo 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
Kalamazoo review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Kalamazoo 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 150 reviews of 17 Kalamazoo memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Kalamazoo 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.Kalamazoo, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.0
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Kalamazoo memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalamazoo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.4%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
72.2%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.1%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55.6%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
44.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.8%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kalamazoo, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.9%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Portage and Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated memory care facilities near Kalamazoo, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 19 memory care facilities near Kalamazoo, Michigan. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Kalamazoo, Michigan are Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Portage and Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 19 memory care facilities near you in Kalamazoo, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo, 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 Kalamazoo, Michigan ranges from $800 to $10790. The average Memory Care cost in Kalamazoo, Michigan is $4,586. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Kalamazoo, 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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