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Best Memory Care in Ann Arbor, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities in Ann Arbor, MI using Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MI
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ann Arbor, MI. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 66The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ann Arbor, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).

Bickford of Canton
MC
AL
Canton (Canton Township)
78
Facility 78
MI AVG 75
Rank #192 / 435
Yes
24
Facility 24
MI AVG 39
Rank #488 / 703
Private Rooms
8
Facility 8
MI AVG 22
Rank #124 / 182
A+12
27
Facility 27
MI AVG 8
Rank #322 / 342
2.3
Facility 2.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #250 / 342
Bickford Of Canton, LLC
University Senior Living
MC
AL
Ann Arbor (Bryant Pattengill West)
90
Facility 90
MI AVG 75
Rank #160 / 435
No
59
Facility 59
MI AVG 39
Rank #137 / 703
-
30
Facility 30
MI AVG 22
Rank #72 / 182
A+6
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 342
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 342
Ann Arbor Senior Housing Opco, LLC
Atria Park of Ann Arbor
MC
AL
IL
Ann Arbor (Logan)
98
Facility 98
MI AVG 75
Rank #140 / 435
Yes
53
Facility 53
MI AVG 39
Rank #190 / 703
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--4
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 8
Rank #157 / 342
1.3
Facility 1.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #171 / 342
Aoc North Ann Arbor Opco, LLC
Brookdale Ann Arbor
MC
AL
Ann Arbor (Ann Arbor-Saline Road)
82
Facility 82
MI AVG 75
Rank #179 / 435
Yes
58
Facility 58
MI AVG 39
Rank #147 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed--5
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 342
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 342
Brookdale Place Of Ann Arbor, LLC
Hillside Terrace Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Ann Arbor (Eberwhite)
88
Facility 88
MI AVG 75
Rank #169 / 435
No
67
Facility 67
MI AVG 39
Rank #88 / 703
---5
10
Facility 10
MI AVG 8
Rank #235 / 342
2.0
Facility 2.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #231 / 342
Gsb Holdings, LLC
Glacier Hills, a CCRC
MC
AL
IL
NH
Ann Arbor (King)
116
Facility 116
MI AVG 75
Rank #89 / 435
Yes
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 39
Rank #672 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--9
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 8
Rank #313 / 342
2.8
Facility 2.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #279 / 342
Glacier Hills Inc
The Gilbert Residence
MC
NH
AL
HC
NC
Ypsilanti (Bell Kramer)
58
Facility 58
MI AVG 75
Rank #251 / 435
No
89
Facility 89
MI AVG 39
Rank #12 / 703
Suite--6
14
Facility 14
MI AVG 8
Rank #268 / 342
2.3
Facility 2.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #250 / 342
The Gilbert Residence, Inc
Brookdale W. Eisenhower Pkwy
MC
Ann Arbor (West Eisenhower Parkway)
36
Facility 36
MI AVG 75
Rank #310 / 435
Yes
67
Facility 67
MI AVG 39
Rank #88 / 703
Private Rooms / Companion Rooms--5
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 8
Rank #140 / 342
0.8
Facility 0.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #123 / 342
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
All Seasons Ann Arbor
MC
AL
IL
Ann Arbor (King)
-No
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 39
Rank #681 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
6
Facility 6
MI AVG 22
Rank #127 / 182
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Clarendale Ann Arbor
MC
AL
IL
Ann Arbor
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 75
Rank #211 / 435
No
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 39
Rank #681 / 703
---3
10
Facility 10
MI AVG 8
Rank #235 / 342
3.3
Facility 3.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #296 / 342
-
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ann Arbor
MC
HC
NH
RC
Ann Arbor
-No
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 39
Rank #526 / 703
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American House Carpenter
MC
AL
IL
RC
Ann Arbor
-No
60
Facility 60
MI AVG 39
Rank #133 / 703
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Synergy Home Health System
MC
HC
RC
Bloomfield Twp
-No
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 39
Rank #328 / 703
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Arbor Care on Independence
RC
Ann Arbor
6Arbor Care Independence, Inc.
Barton Manor
RC
Ann Arbor
6Carolyn Brownell
Bateson Residence
RC
Ann Arbor
6Spectrum Community Services
Betzy's Place
RC
Ann Arbor
6Elizabeth Hunter-Toncevich
Birchwood Gardens
RC
Ann Arbor
6Birchwood Gardens LLC
Birchwood Manor
RC
Ann Arbor
6Assisted Living, LLC
Cherrywood
RC
Ann Arbor
6Adult Learning Systems-Lower Michigan
Clair House
RC
Ann Arbor
6Henlyn Care, Inc.
Country Lane
RC
Ann Arbor
6Joak American Homes, Inc.
Crystal
RC
Ann Arbor
6Adult Learning Systems-Lower Michigan
Eisenhower Center - Congregate
RC
Ann Arbor
12Moriah Inc. c/o Dan Bogosian
Eisenhower Center - East Hall
RC
Ann Arbor
16Moriah Inc. c/o Dan Bogosian
Eisenhower Center - South Main
RC
Ann Arbor
14Moriah Inc. c/o Dan Bogosian
Eisenhower Center North Hall
RC
Ann Arbor
15Moriah Inc. c/o Dan Bogosian
Encore House
RC
Ann Arbor
6Moriah Inc. c/o Dan Bogosian
Glastonbury Adult Foster Care
RC
Ann Arbor
4Mary Jett
Glengarry
RC
Ann Arbor
6Christ Centered Homes, Inc.
Grant House
RC
Ann Arbor
6Renaissance Community Homes Inc
Hillside Terrace Memory Care
Ann Arbor
24Glendale Orchard, LLC
Moriah Hall
RC
Ann Arbor
16Moriah Inc. c/o Dan Bogosian
Northfield Place
RC
Ann Arbor
6Renaissance Community Homes Inc
Packard House
RC
Ann Arbor
6Renaissance Community Homes Inc
Saxon House
RC
Ann Arbor
6Renaissance Community Homes Inc
Synod House
RC
Ann Arbor
6Renaissance Community Homes Inc
Yost
RC
Ann Arbor
6CHS Group LLC
Overview of Sheridan Living

Nestled in the desirable neighborhood of Sheridan Drive, Ann Arbor, MI, is the prestigious senior living community of Sheridan Living that offers assisted living. With its warm and quaint setting, the community ensures seniors receive proper attention from an experienced and highly qualified team available around the clock. Moreover, Sheridan Living features private accommodations, ensuring residents feel comfortable and safe.

With its ideal place near convenient amenities such as the University of Michigan and stunning parks like County Farm Park, Sheridan Living ensures seniors’ every need and desire is within a few steps away. The community also handles the maintenance and other household responsibilities for residents to maximize their independence and live a worry-free lifestyle. Seniors may prepare their meals with the team helping with the groceries or enjoy dining with the community with delightful meals served. Surrounded by scenic views and serene landscapes, Sheridan Living is great for seniors who want to experience their best years without worries and benefit from living in a trusted community.

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Overview of Clarendale Ann Arbor
Clarendale Ann Arbor is a senior living community located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community features boutique-hotel-style amenities and a variety of activities for residents.

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Synergy Home Health System

2550 S Telegraph Rd # 114, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Overview of Synergy Home Health System

Established in 1999, Synergy Home Care emerges as a distinguished in-home care provider, faithfully serving Chelsea, Michigan, and the encompassing regions. Their unwavering commitment is to ensure the well-being and comfort of those they serve, enriching lives through the gift of compassionate care. Their comprehensive array of in-home care services, ranging from companionship to around-the-clock care, is meticulously designed to empower elderly loved ones to age in place within their own homes gracefully.

Synergy Home Care goes above and beyond, offering specialized memory care services and many additional non-medical services within the home, including meal preparation, housekeeping, and transportation. Beyond seniors, Synergy Home Care takes pride in delivering wholehearted in-home care and support to individuals of all ages and abilities. Whether coping with a disability, managing a chronic condition, recovering from cancer, illness, or surgery, or embarking on parenthood, Synergy Home Care provides dedicated in-home caregiver support to foster more fulfilling lives.

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Overview of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ann Arbor

Welcome to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ann Arbor, a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a dedication to clinical excellence and comprehensive rehabilitation services, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation supports senior residents requiring hospital-level acuity, facilitating their journey back to the comforts of home. The cutting-edge medical treatment, personalized comfort, and unwavering compassion is seamlessly embodied within the confines of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Centers.
At Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ann Arbor, the commitment to holistic well-being and restorative care forms the cornerstone of an environment where individuals can embark on a path to renewed vitality and independence. Spanning across multiple convenient locations, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation guarantees unparalleled access to a wealth of expertise, extensive experience, and an array of resources, setting a precedent that transcends expectations.

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Overview of American House Carpenter

Sixteen years on Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan. American House Carpenter is a three-story assisted living and independent living community that has been operating long enough to have worked out its model. Studios start at 400 square feet; two-bedrooms reach 840. Pets are welcome.

The Walk Score is 60, meaning this address lands in moderately walkable territory for southeastern Michigan where some errands can be accomplished on foot, although most still require a car. Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital sits about 2.32 miles away, which is a practical note for families weighing proximity to acute care.

The service stack is broad, covering twenty-four-hour staffing. Rehabilitation services and respite care are available. Home care is offered. The Living Well Memory Care program combines cognitive activities, nutrition, fitness, and social engagement; it is a named, structured program rather than a general amenity claim.

Dining is restaurant-style with chef-prepared meals. The amenity list spans a fitness center, swimming pool, spa, library, putting green, billiards, movie theater, chapel, bistro, and formal restaurant, among others. Transportation and concierge services round it out.

For an assisted living and independent living community in the Ann Arbor metro area, this is a long-established operation with a wide amenity footprint and a dedicated memory care program embedded in its model.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average cost of memory care in Ann Arbor, MI?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Ann Arbor, MI is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Ann Arbor, MI?

Memory care in Ann Arbor, MI typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Ann Arbor, MI?

Memory care communities in Ann Arbor, MI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Ann Arbor, MI?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 2+ (Brookdale Ann Arbor, University Living) licensed memory care communities in Ann Arbor, MI.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover memory care?

Michigan Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Michigan) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.