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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 memory care communities in Sterling Heights, MI using MI Licensing & 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: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Sterling Heights, 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: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Sterling Heights, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The Courtyard at Sterling Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
RC
Sterling Heights (19 Mile Road)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #327 / 430
Yes
64
Facility 64
MI AVG 39
Rank #108 / 703
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My Doctor‘s Inn
MC
AL
Sterling Heights (Metropolitan Parkway)
101
Facility 101
MI AVG 74
Rank #122 / 430
Yes
31
Facility 31
MI AVG 39
Rank #426 / 703
---2Mdi Sterling Heights, LLC
Town Village Sterling Heights
MC
IL
RC
Sterling Heights
33
Facility 33
MI AVG 74
Rank #312 / 430
Yes
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 39
Rank #654 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed--4Vop Town Village Sterling Heights, LLC
American House Sterling Heights
MC
HOS
IL
RC
Sterling Heights (15 Mile Road)
-Yes
63
Facility 63
MI AVG 39
Rank #112 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
MI AVG 21
Rank #95 / 188
A+--
Sunrise of Shelby Township
MC
AL
Shelby Township (Macomb Township)
106
Facility 106
MI AVG 74
Rank #103 / 430
Yes
69
Facility 69
MI AVG 39
Rank #79 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--4Hcri Sun III Tenant, Limited Partnership
Walton Lakeside
MC
AL
IL
Sterling Heights
-Yes
53
Facility 53
MI AVG 39
Rank #190 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Sterling Heights
MC
RC
Sterling Heights (East 14 Mile Road)
56
Facility 56
MI AVG 74
Rank #253 / 430
No
14
Facility 14
MI AVG 39
Rank #575 / 703
--B-9Arden Courts 11095 East Fourteen Mile Road, LLC
American House Sterling Meadows
MC
IL
RC
Sterling Heights (Schoenherr Road)
-Yes
45
Facility 45
MI AVG 39
Rank #267 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed
17
Facility 17
MI AVG 21
Rank #95 / 188
A+--
Pomeroy Living of Sterling
MC
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Sterling Heights
-Yes
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 39
Rank #232 / 703
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Serene Gardens – Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
Sterling Heights
-No
32
Facility 32
MI AVG 39
Rank #417 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
MI AVG 21
Rank #124 / 188
A+--
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
MC
HC
PC
RC
Sterling Heights
-No
46
Facility 46
MI AVG 39
Rank #253 / 703
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American House Sterling Woods
MC
IL
RC
Sterling Heights (Van Dyke Avenue)
-Yes
29
Facility 29
MI AVG 39
Rank #438 / 703
1 Bed / 2 Bed-A---
My Doctor‘s Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care
MC
AL
Sterling Heights (Metropolitan Parkway)
-No
31
Facility 31
MI AVG 39
Rank #426 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care
MC
IL
RC
Sterling Heights
-Yes
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 39
Rank #232 / 703
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Overview of Serene Gardens – Assisted Living & Memory Care

Built on luxury and comfort, Serene Gardens – Assisted Living & Memory Care offers an inviting atmosphere so that residents can be comfortable and feel a sense of belonging in their new home. Life in the memory care home means a life of convenience and flexibility. Management ensures that everyone is treated with respect and compassion. Serene Gardens is an excellent community with a proven exemplary resident-centered community where seniors can thrive while living a lovely life.

A senior living community that aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle. They ensure they can do many daily activities, such as medication management, bathing, dressing, and housekeeping. The goal of the professional care staff is to ensure that residents receive holistic wellness.

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Overview of Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services

Seniors in need of a bit of help into their golden years, deserve tailored, compassionate care even in the comfort of their own family homes. That’s why Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services offers home care for the elderly that empowers them to lead fulfilling lives, free from the stress of everyday living activities, and medical management.

Their warm and compassionate staff of licensed professionals provide a full suite of home care assistance including companion, personal, and memory care for those suffering from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and dementia. Visiting Angels is available to provide services to residents of the entire Macomb County.

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American House Sterling Woods

36430 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Overview of American House Sterling Woods

Warm and welcoming, American House Sterling Woods is an inviting senior living community in Sterling Heights, MI, offering a serene setting for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Stays. Residents enjoy the comfort of one- and two-bedroom apartments and the convenience of living close to excellent shopping, health care and other attractions for a live living experience. The community ensures residents receive the care that matches their needs with their à la carte services and third-party health care provider.

At American House Sterling Woods, residents get the assistance they require while living a comfortable, maintenance-free lifestyle with access to a wealth of well-curated amenities. A culinary team curates a balanced and delicious menu catered to resident’s dietary needs, ensuring residents enjoy a healthy dining experience. A game center, theater, library, salon, cozy common areas, provides residents with plenty of opportunities for leisure, fostering connection, and enjoyment.

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Overview of My Doctor‘s Inn Assisted Living and Memory Care

My Doctor’s Inn is an extraordinary assisted living and memory care community in Sterling Heights that anticipates a family-like community. The home is praised for its service when assisting with daily living. They strive to make a comfortable living situation extravagant by offering the right level of care needed to maintain the deserving and best possible standard of quality living for all seniors– ensuring that the lives of each resident are enhanced. The stellar community has proven to be safe and comfortable for everyone, gaining the trust of many families. My Doctor’s Inn provides the quality care many have been looking for and welcomes you with compassion and respect, regardless of your background.

The home is resident-centered, ensuring that seniors can prioritize while balanced with the freedom to do as they please. Assisted living residents receive the feasibility of still doing their own personal interests and social engagement while being cared for by their care staff available 24/7. Memory Care offers a separate care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and residents of both programs receive the necessary and additional care they need.

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Overview of Town Village Sterling Heights and the Gem Memory Care

The facility name carries information by itself. “The Gem Memory Care” is not a marketing tagline added to a generic assisted living address; it is built into the legal name of this community. Town Village Sterling Heights and the Gem Memory Care, at 4500 Dobry Dr in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is organized around memory care as a specific, named program.

The Walk Score of the community and its surrounding area is 48. Some errands are reachable on foot from this address in Sterling Heights; most are not. The surrounding area is suburban Macomb County, and transportation is the practical expectation for most outings.

The facility is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid. For a memory care community operating under Michigan state licensure, this is a standard structural arrangement rather than an anomaly. It means families are working with private funding. That is the coverage reality to plan around.

For families evaluating memory care options in the northern Detroit suburbs, this is a Sterling Heights address with a named memory care program and a private-pay structure. Those are the confirmed facts this profile establishes.

Contact Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care

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 Sterling Heights, MI

What is the average cost of memory care in Sterling Heights, MI?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Sterling Heights, MI is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Sterling Heights, MI?

Memory care in Sterling Heights, MI typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

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

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

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.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 memory care communities in Sterling Heights, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.