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Memory care in Barnard offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Barnard is about $3,874 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 106 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We were so happy when a place came open at Culver Meadows for our Dad in the [date removed]. Dad's advancing dementia made it no longer safe for him to live at home. Culver Meadows' peaceful setting and...
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.
We at Culver Meadows AFC strive to make all residents feel like family, our goal is to give the best quality of care possible to all who enter our home. Our staff are well trained to provide all levels of care as needed on an individual basis.
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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.
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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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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I was very impressed with The Brook of Grayling. They are very nice people to work with and it is a very nice facility. Our experience was very limited as my mother ended up passing away shortly after...
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.
The Brook of Grayling is a great assisted living facility located in Grayling, Michigan. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood, and within close proximity to Mercy hospital. Our facility is located near the beautiful AuSable river, which allows for residents to enjoy short walks...
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Cost of memory care in Barnard, MI

The average cost of senior living in Barnard is $3,874 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gaylord, MI with an average of $3,336 per month.

Memory care costs in Barnard, MI, vs. nearby cities

Barnard, MI
$3,874/mo
$4,024/mo

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

Barnard, MI
$3,874/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,874/mo

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

Studio
$6,244/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,723/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,750/mo

Senior living costs in Barnard 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: Barnard, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarnard, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$3,874/mo$4,620/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$3,738/mo$4,249/mo$4,698/mo
Independent Living$4,482/mo$3,748/mo$4,153/mo
Memory Care
Barnard, MI:$3,874/mo
Michigan:$4,620/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Barnard, MI:$3,738/mo
Michigan:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Independent Living
Barnard, MI:$4,482/mo
Michigan:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Memory care costs in Barnard, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Barnard 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Barnard, MI$6,019/mo$7,500/mo-19.8%
Michigan$5,316/mo$5,338/mo-0.4%
National$5,537/mo$5,553/mo-0.3%
Barnard, MI
2024 average cost:$6,019/mo
2023 average cost:$7,500/mo
Percent change:-19.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,316/mo
2023 average cost:$5,338/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,537/mo
2023 average cost:$5,553/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Barnard

Recent reviews for memory care in Barnard

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
My mother-in-law is doing so well here and the changes we are seeing in her are wonderful. She is so much more social and active. There are a lot of amenities for the residents to take part in and she likes her apt which has a nice patio attached to it plus she enjoys going to the dining room, ...
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Northport Highlands

5.0
I really like this place a lot it's not too big and not too small just the right size for mom. There are only 14 people in the memory care section. Mom is participating in activities and she is able to go out with my brother who doesn't live too far on a drive or for a day trip. She is liking ...
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Aspen Ridge in Gaylord, MI

4.6
I have a lot of respect for the staff at Aspen Ridge! I can't say enough on how pleased i'm with [names removed] and the entire staff. I'm also pleased that the staff keeps a close eye on the residents and informs me of any concerns.

Barnard review score based on 29 family reviews

6.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 31 Barnard memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Barnard 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

Barnard review score compared against nearby cities

6.2
Barnard, MI31 facilities
9.2
Charlevoix, MI8 facilities
9.2
Ellsworth, MI7 facilities

Review subcategories for Barnard 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 29 reviews of 31 Barnard memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Barnard 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.
Barnard, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.8
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.8
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Barnard memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barnard memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barnard, 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 Barnard 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 Barnard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Barnard, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.2%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.8%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.2%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.3%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.8%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.9%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Barnard 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 Barnard Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Barnard, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.4%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.6%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
29%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Barnard 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 Barnard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barnard, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Barnard 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 Barnard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barnard, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barnard 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 Barnard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barnard, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.8%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.6%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.1%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.6%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Barnard

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

Frequently Asked Questions

August Haus, Northport Highlands and Aspen Ridge are the top-rated memory care facilities near Barnard, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Barnard, Michigan. See the full list.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in Barnard, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Barnard, 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 Barnard, 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 Barnard, Michigan ranges from $1175 to $8000. The average Memory Care cost in Barnard, Michigan is $3,874. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Barnard, Michigan typically starts at $1175. 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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