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Memory care in Roots 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 Roots is about $3,859 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 20 communities, read 48 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Roots Memory Care Facilities | 48 Reviews

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Photo of Legacy Assisted Living and Legacy Alzheimer's
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9.5
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For the money we pay we were surprised to find we had to furnish toilet paper! We also furnish all Mom 's toiletries and extra snacks and food for her! She really loves the dining room food and we are...
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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9.3
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7 reviews
9.3
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I love the location of your organization. Staff members in the office, very knowledgeable, friendly. [name removed] is the one that I deal with when I call from Colorado. She always takes time to get back 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.
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8.7
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5 reviews
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The nursing staff is very good. They know if something is off with my mom and call me right away. Her medications are given as ordered by the doctor which is great because mom would forget to take them all...
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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Photo of Divine Nest Assisted Living
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8.2
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8.2
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From the beginning we were at ease that Dad's diagnosis of dementia with aggression was not out of the scope of what Devine Nest was capable and willing to take care of. The communication between the staff...
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.
Divine Nest Assisted Living is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the elderly by providing exceptional and compassionate care in a nurturing environment to promote the value and dignity of each resident. We are family & friends owned and operated community and are not part of a big...
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8.0
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8.0
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my mom loves the food but not many vegetarian options but what we like the most about the community is that they are very family oriented, and the staff are deeply compassionate and caring
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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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
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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
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.
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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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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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
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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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Roots, MI

The average cost of senior living in Roots is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $3,753 per month.

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

Roots, MI
$3,859/mo
$3,753/mo

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

Roots, MI
$3,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,859/mo

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

Studio
$5,232/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,059/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,620/mo

Senior living costs in Roots 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: Roots, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRoots, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$3,859/mo$4,608/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$3,481/mo$4,399/mo$4,710/mo
Independent Living$2,767/mo$3,738/mo$4,158/mo
Memory Care
Roots, MI:$3,859/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Roots, MI:$3,481/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Independent Living
Roots, MI:$2,767/mo
Michigan:$3,738/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Memory care costs in Roots, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Roots 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 median 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
Roots, MI$6,205/mo$5,800/mo+7.0%
Michigan$5,119/mo$5,034/mo+1.7%
National$5,500/mo$5,506/mo-0.1%
Roots, MI
2024 average cost:$6,205/mo
2023 average cost:$5,800/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,119/mo
2023 average cost:$5,034/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,500/mo
2023 average cost:$5,506/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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What families are saying about memory care in Roots

Recent reviews for memory care in Roots

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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Prestige Way in Holt, MI

4.9
Prestige way is a very nice facility with good food kind staff and overall great place for a loved one. Has a variety of activities that engage the residents and like seeing how happy they are with all the pictures.

Divine Nest Assisted Living in Leslie, MI

5.0
We are very pleased with Divine Nest Assisted Living community so far that reason I would give all them a 5. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have already recommended this community to other families and we would continue.

Roots review score based on 26 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 20 Roots memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Roots 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

Roots review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Roots, MI20 facilities
8.9
Jackson, MI16 facilities
8.7
Grass Lake, MI18 facilities

Review subcategories for Roots 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 26 reviews of 20 Roots memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Roots 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.
Roots, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.3
Care services
4.5
3.9
Staff
4.6
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.8
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Roots memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Roots memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Roots, 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 Roots 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 Roots that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Roots, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Roots 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 Roots Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Roots, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Roots 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 Roots partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Roots, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Roots 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 Roots communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Roots, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
15%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
22.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Roots 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 Roots offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Roots, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Roots

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

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 20 memory care facilities near Roots, Michigan. See the full list.

The 20 memory care facilities near you in Roots, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Roots, 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 Roots, 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 Roots, Michigan ranges from $1 to $94000. The average Memory Care cost in Roots, Michigan is $3,859. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Roots, 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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