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Memory care in Waterford 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 Waterford is about $5,200 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 44 communities, read 616 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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We highly recommend the Memory Care at Cedarbrook of Bloomfield. The staff is amazingly good in every way. They are friendly, respectful, caring, responsible and loving. Both of my parents reside here-one...
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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6.0
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The staff works with the family if there are concerns or requests. They need more activities for "young" seniors. I would recommend Courtyard at Auburn Hills to others.
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.
Randall Residence of Auburn Hills offers a comprehensive state licensed assisted living program that provides personalized care and activities that are designed to enrich the daily living of our residents. We provide our residents with a home-like safe and secure environment in one story homes...
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My dad was there only for a few days and the staff was fantastic. He was on hospice care and the workers were bringing him food and helping him eat every day. The place itself was extremely clean including...
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 Farmington Hills is a licensed facility specializing in Alzheimer's, Dementia, and the frail elderly. We are proud of our reputation for providing a safe and secure home where our residents are treated with dignity, enjoy quality of life, and received loving care from a devoted...
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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
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.
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We overall have a really good experience with Waterford Oaks. Unfortunately the price went up and it just got too expensive for what we could afford.
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.
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
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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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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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
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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.
Estabrooks Havencrest provides only “Excellent care” for the elderly. Weekly visitis are made by our house physician. Nurse on call 24hrs. We administer medication and maintain a 24 hr “awake” staff. We care for dementia. Alzheimer’s and hospice care is available. We are family owned and operated.
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Photo of The Pines of Clarkston Memory Care
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We were very happy with the care our mother got during her respite stay. They went over everything with us before she came there, they explained the activities, meals and her daily routine that she would be...
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.
Photo of Golden Palace Assisted Living
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: 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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It's been a big adjustment for dad moving but over all, he is starting to settle in and doing well. With encouragement from family and the staff, he is slowly starting to participate in social events and...
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.
Jewish Senior Life is an assisted living community that is located in the beautiful town of West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan. Our community is located where you can enjoy beautiful rolling hills. West Bloomfield is a great place to live, and families that visit here will find it a very...
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It has worked out for my mother very well. They have chair exercises and other structured activities. They are a Catholic community so they have Mass and Rosary. For my mom it is a really good fit. It is a...
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.
St. Elizabeth Briarbank is a Catholic assisted living community for women located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Named in honor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, the residence is a lovely historic home situated on a thirteen acre site. Bloomfield Hills is a friendly, residential community with large...
Photo of Pomeroy Living Orion Assisted and Memory Care
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.
Photo of Pomeroy Assisted Living - Rochester
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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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...

Cost of memory care in Waterford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Waterford is $5,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Franklin, MI with an average of $5,035 per month.

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

Waterford, MI
$5,200/mo

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

Waterford, MI
$5,200/mo
U.S. national average
$5,070/mo

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

Memory Care
$5,200/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,248/mo
Studio
$5,406/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,261/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,899/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Waterford over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Waterford

Recent reviews for memory care in Waterford

Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Hampton Manor of Commerce in Commerce Charter Twp, MI

5.0
I toured last week! Such a beautiful building! Its brand new and the Administrator [name removed] is informed and friendly! Highly suggest this place!!

Royal Oak House Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
I thought that Royal Oak House did a really good job with my dad. It is a smaller facility so we really got to know all of the staff members and vice versa. They were all very friendly and attentive.

Waterford review score based on 142 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 142 reviews of 41 Waterford memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterford 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

Waterford review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Waterford, MI41 facilities
7.8
Lake Angelus, MI50 facilities
8.1
Sylvan Lake, MI69 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterford 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 142 reviews of 41 Waterford memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waterford 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.
Waterford, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
4.5
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
3.7
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Waterford memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterford memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterford, 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 Waterford 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 Waterford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
78%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
75.6%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.1%
82.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80.5%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
58.5%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
68.3%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75.6%
72.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waterford 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 Waterford Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
82.9%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.7%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.4%
70.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.8%
26.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterford 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 Waterford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.1%
27.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.3%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
70.7%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.1%
50%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterford 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 Waterford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.5%
31.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61%
39.7%
Room service
Room service
58.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.7%
22.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterford 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 Waterford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
63.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.3%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.3%
28.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78%
51.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.3%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
61%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
63.4%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
56.1%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70.7%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
70.7%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
46.3%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.8%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.3%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, The Bradford Senior Living and Independence Village of Brighton are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waterford, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 44 memory care facilities near Waterford, Michigan. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Waterford, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, The Bradford Senior Living and Ashford Court. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 44 memory care facilities near you in Waterford, Michigan typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waterford, 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 Waterford, 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 Waterford, Michigan ranges from $900 to $94000. The average Memory Care cost in Waterford, Michigan is $5,200. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waterford, Michigan typically starts at $900. 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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