Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Midland, MI

Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Midland, MI

Overview of Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care

Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care in Midland, MI, delivers assisted living alongside specialized memory care services. Assisted living provides daily personal help with bathing, dressing, and managing medication, whereas memory care offers structured supervision in a secured environment for individuals prone to wandering. Housing both care levels in a single location enables residents to transition seamlessly to higher levels of support over time.

Waldo Avenue Opco operates the single-story, 66-bed property. Accommodation choices feature studio apartments and one-bedroom layouts that separate private sleeping areas from the primary living space, and household pets are permitted on campus.

Prospective families exploring local care options can reach out to Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care to check current availability or plan a visit.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 66 Rank #160 / 338Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 160th out of 338 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Michigan facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #11 / 266Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 266 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Michigan facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
39 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #428 / 435Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 428th out of 435 assisted living communities we track in Michigan for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Michigan facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Michigan that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
2 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged
IssuanceAugust 1, 2025
CountyMidland
License NumberAH560360912

Ownership & Operating Entity

Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Waldo Avenue Opco LLC.

Additional Services

5 services
Daily Living Assistance
24-Hour Assistance
Appointment Coordination
Housekeeping
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Library
Business Center
Garden
Piano
Café
Courtyard
Walking Paths
Manicures
Activities
Ladies' Coffee
Bridge Club
Tai Chi or Walking Club
Men's Lunch Bunch Outing
Shopping Trips
Pet Therapy
Flower Arranging
Live Music with Local Artist
Seated Yoga and Stretching
Bingo
Happy Hour
Essential Oils and Coloring
Movie Night
Baking
Arts and Crafts
Gardening
Theme Parties
Excursions To Area Attractions

Faith & Spiritual Life

Daily Devotionals

Room Accommodations

Building TypeSingle-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed

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Inspection History

In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
4 deficiencies 2 inspections

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Michigan state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Michigan state average
Overall vs. MI average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Michigan average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (54% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Michigan average:
• Total deficiencies (43% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 47.0 This facility has 43% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (4 vs. MI avg 7).↓ 43% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.01.3 This facility has 54% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Michigan assisted living residence (2 vs. MI avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMI Averagevs. MI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 25.0 This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Michigan average (2 vs. MI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer

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Address 3.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Midland's city center to Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Midland

Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Midland
66
Facility 66
MI AVG 70
Rank #160 / 338
Yes
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 37
Rank #428 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 12
Rank #11 / 266
A+2
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 7
Rank #146 / 305
2.0
Facility 2.0
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #223 / 305
Waldo Avenue Opco LLC
Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Mt Pleasant
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 70
Rank #184 / 338
Yes
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 37
Rank #400 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
MI AVG 12
Rank #88 / 266
A+3
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 7
Rank #146 / 305
1.3
Facility 1.3
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #173 / 305
2378 S Lincoln Road Opco LLC
Brookdale Midland
AL
Midland
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 70
Rank #237 / 338
Yes
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 37
Rank #418 / 435
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #118 / 266
-1
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 7
Rank #1 / 305
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #1 / 305
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
Green Acres of Mt Pleasant
AL
IL
MC
RC
Mt Pleasant (Union Charter Township)
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 70
Rank #293 / 338
Yes
17
Facility 17
MI AVG 37
Rank #336 / 435
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #118 / 266
-3
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 7
Rank #99 / 305
0.7
Facility 0.7
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #115 / 305
Retirement Living Management Of Mt. Pleasant
Bickford of Midland
AL
MC
Midland
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 70
Rank #145 / 338
Yes
29
Facility 29
MI AVG 37
Rank #261 / 435
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #118 / 266
-5
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 7
Rank #69 / 305
0.2
Facility 0.2
MI AVG 1.4
Rank #70 / 305
Midland Bickford Cottage, LLC

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Michigan

Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care is in Midland, Michigan. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
MI specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Residential personal-care support

Adult Community Placement Personal Care Supplement

Michigan Adult Community Placement Personal Care Supplement

Eligibility

General
People who have or are eligible for Medicaid, reside in a qualifying licensed Adult Foster Care home or Home for the Aged, and qualify for an MDHHS Adult Community Placement case and personal care supplement.
MI specifics
The supplement pays for personal care; the resident remains responsible for room and board.

What it provides

  • A personal-care supplement paid to the licensed home for assistance such as bathing; dressing; mobility; toileting and medication administration.
In-home & community support

MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Eligibility

General
Medicaid-eligible adults age 65 or older or adults ages 18–64 with physical disabilities who meet nursing-facility level of care and MI Choice criteria.
MI specifics
Delivered through waiver agencies; screening determines potential eligibility and waitlist placement.

What it provides

  • Authorized adult day health; respite; coordination; community living supports; meals; accessibility adaptations and other approved waiver services.
In-home support

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members meeting Home Help eligibility after a home assessment of personal-care need.

What it provides

  • Authorized assistance with covered daily-living tasks; amount of care follows the assessment.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Michigan)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
Returning home

Community Transition Services (CTS)

Michigan Community Transition Services (CTS)

Eligibility

General
Medicaid beneficiaries in nursing facilities who are assessed for transition assistance to establish a community household.
MI specifics
These nonrecurring transition expenses do not constitute room and board.

What it provides

  • Approved one-time costs such as deposits; basic household items; cleaning and utility setup to support leaving institutional care.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
MI specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by Waldo Avenue Opco LLC.
02 Is Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?
Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
03 What is the license number of Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care?
According to MI state health department records, Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care's license number is AH560360912.
04 How long has Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care been in business?
Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care has been operating for approximately 39 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care?
Yes, Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.
06 How many beds does Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care have?
Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care has 66 beds.
07 Has Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care had any deficiencies?
Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care has had 4 reported deficiencies according to records from Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).