The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Detroit, MI

Allegria Village earned a spot on our top 10 list for offering easy access to medical care with its on-site medical center that provides routine and specialized health care, partnering as well with a network of specialists. This community also offers a full continuum of care options, including skilled nursing. Residents with Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments can receive high-quality memory support with personalized attention and care. The care team can assist with daily living activities and medication monitoring and administration. Each resident receives personalized services that include intellectual stimulation, custom exercises to encourage strength and balance and support for emotional needs. Caregivers provide guidance through programming that's based on inclusion and activity tailored to residents' individual levels and goals.

At The Arbor Inn, residents in need of memory care reside in the Reflections Unit, a secured, single-story, fireproof environment featuring a homelike setting. Memory care residents wear wander guard anklets to alert the staff if they attempt to leave the community without supervision. Residents receive three chef-prepared meals daily and snacks, as well as daily housekeeping and weekly laundry services, freeing up their time so they can participate in a full activities schedule. Trained staff can administer prescribed and over-the-counter medication as needed. All memory care residents receive the same basic care included in assisted living, while also having access to an incontinence program and activities designed specifically for their cognitive needs.

American House Park Place offers care plans tailored to residents' unique needs and abilities. It fosters a supportive environment, where residents can enjoy social interaction and mentally stimulating activities with both independent and group activities. American House's Living Well Memory Care program is based on research by a gerontologist and clinical psychologist that recognizes that social interaction, nutritious food and physical and cognitive activity encourage wellness. The community's highly trained caregivers implement these principles into daily life for residents. Daily social-based brain training workouts and mindfulness programming help maintain cognitive abilities. Residents also have daily plans for gentle, effective physical activity centralized around maintaining and improving balance to prevent falls.

Windermere Park's memory care neighborhood offers support for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia-related conditions. The environment is designed to be as unrestrictive as possible, offering structure and safety with the freedom to engage in a robust calendar filled with social, recreational and religious programming curated by a lifestyle director. Residents receive 24/7 personalized care assistance and support with daily living tasks overseen by a licensed practical nurse specially trained in dementia care. Private suites feature 24-hour emergency response systems. With sensory stimulation and reminiscence of daily life enrichment, residents can maintain their cognitive abilities. Each resident receives regular wellness reviews that allow their care plan to be carefully adjusted as needed.

Chester Street Residence seeks to accomplish its mission of "Everything possible, all day, every day" by employing empathetic 24/7 caregivers who operate under the presupposition that memory care residents are never wrong or at fault, but are doing the best they can. Caregivers offer support in areas where residents struggle. Each resident receives a private room with a bathroom and shower inside the locked, secure community. Rooms are cleaned daily, and laundry services are available. Residents can participate in activities designed by a dedicated activity director and receive assistance completing them. Fresh, home-cooked meals are prepared to meet all dietary restrictions and preferences.

The memory care community at American House Sterling Heights offers personal plans that include five daily enrichment opportunities. These opportunities encourage residents to participate in physical, mental and creative activities to foster a sense of connection, security and engagement. Trained caregivers provide around-the-clock medical and personal care assistance. Part of each resident's daily plan is incorporating physical activity into their routine, using gentle, effective movements that can assist with maintaining balance and preventing falls, as well as enhancing skills needed to improve daily living. Social engagement is also highly encouraged, with individual and group activities available.

Sunrise on Vernier earns a place on our top 10 list because it's an award-winning community that received a Bronze National Quality Award from AHCA/NCAL. This community specializes in resident-centered memory care services provided by highly trained caregivers in two levels: Terrace Club and Reminiscence. Terrace Club offers general memory care while Reminiscence provides higher levels of assistance to cater to later stages of memory loss. Many caregivers are certified in the Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ program, and all must complete Alzheimer's Association Orientation Training in evidence-based dementia care. Fresh meals, which are prepared to residents' preferences and dietary requirements, can be enjoyed in a comfortable, dementia-friendly dining room or delivered by room service.

Situated in the heart of Clinton Township, Rose Senior Living offers its Heartfelt Connections program for people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Using a person-centered philosophy, this program focuses on each resident's remaining abilities. Trained caregivers support residents according to individualized care plans that emphasize seniors' likes and dislikes to promote physical and emotional well-being. Plans can include providing support with daily activities, personalized exercise routines and activity-focused social stimulation opportunities. Residents can select from a restaurant-style menu for meals with foods made from fresh ingredients, including soup of the day made from scratch. Those who need assistance with eating can receive it in a supportive environment. Studio and one-bedroom floor plans are comfortable, brightly lit and spacious.

Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods earns a spot on our top 10 list for providing two levels of memory care: Terrace Club and Reminiscence. The Terrace Club community is suitable for those with mild to moderate dementia while Reminiscence is designed for those with later stages of the condition. Highly trained caregivers, many of whom are certified in the Alzheimer's Association's essentiALZ training program, utilize the Validation method with residents, meeting them in their own realities to alleviate anxiety and agitation. Residents can participate in group and one-on-one activities designed to cognitively stimulate and encourage the development of memories.

My Doctor's Inn earned the final spot on our top 10 list for providing a split neighborhood concept within its memory care community to allow for a natural divide between residents with low to moderate dementia and those with severe and end-stage dementia. This pairs residents with peers at similar cognitive levels and allows staff to cater to their needs more efficiently. It also lets caregivers plan activities around ability levels, granting residents who need minimal assistance more freedom and providing more support to those who require full-time care. The memory care communities have doors secured with alarm systems to prevent wandering and keep residents safe.