Best Memory Care in Traverse City, Michigan
5 communities found
Traverse City has 4 memory care communities, all residential in style, with an average rating of 4.5 across the 4 rated communities. Families researching these options read through 52 reviews to get a sense of daily life and care.
- 5communities
- 4.5average rating, 5 rated
- 78family reviews read
French Manor Terra
Traverse City, Michigan
5(15)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center
Traverse City, Michigan
4.7(26)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Meadow Valley
Traverse City, Michigan
4.7(15)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Traverse Manor
Traverse City, Michigan
4.2(13)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Cherry Hill Haven of Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan
4(9)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Best-rated memory care in Traverse City
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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5 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center
4.7 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
- 3
4.7 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- 4
4.2 (13 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Traverse Manor is a small, family-owned personal care community with a 4.2-star Google rating, though no written reviews detail specific family experiences.
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Cherry Hill Haven of Traverse City
4 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families describe Cherry Hill Haven as a small, home-like nonprofit community where staff are attentive with dementia and Alzheimer's residents, praising cleanliness, home-cooked meals, and steady communication through end of life.
What families say about memory care in Traverse City
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Traverse City communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Memory care itself draws praise in 75% of the 4 communities, while caring, attentive staff, food and dining, and activities and social life each earn mentions from 50%. At the same time, 50% of families raise concerns about communication with families and about cost and billing, and 25% mention building and upkeep.
Praised most
- Memory care 80%
- Caring, attentive staff 60%
- Food and dining 60%
- Activities and social life 60%
- Management 40%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 60%
- Cost and billing 60%
- Building and upkeep 20%
“The whole experience was smoother than my best excuse for buying something I didn’t need. Professional, pleasant, and worth every minute.”
“So I don't live here, I took a relative on tour there. Wow, pretty amazing, they thought of everything. Even a welcome committee.<br>Do take a tour”
“The Spring Fling was so much fun interacting with the residents and their families!<br>Maureen and Mary did a super job putting it all together!! The assortment of pastries, chocolates, jelly beans, and beverages were so delicious.<br>BayRidge is the BEST”
Memory Care in Traverse City: the figures
- •Most common amenities: private rooms (5), medication management (5), private bathroom (5), emergency call system (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5).
How families pay for memory care in Michigan
Most Michigan families start by paying privately, drawing on retirement savings, pensions, and often the proceeds from selling the family home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover assisted living or memory care costs, though families should check the policy's specific terms and any waiting periods before relying on it. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can offset care costs for those who meet the eligibility requirements, and it is worth asking a veterans service officer about this early in the process since the paperwork can take time.
The full picture for the state: Memory Care in Michigan.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Traverse City, 78 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Traverse City ask about.
- Home Care in Michigan: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: 9 Key Differences and How to Choose the Right One
- How Routine Enhances Quality Of Life In Memory Care
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Memory Care in Traverse City: Common Questions
How many memory care communities are in Traverse City, Michigan?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 memory care communities in Traverse City, Michigan, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which memory care communities in Traverse City are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include French Manor Terra (5★, 15 ratings), Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center (4.7★, 26 ratings), Meadow Valley (4.7★, 15 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Traverse City?
Beyond memory care, Traverse City has assisted living (19 communities), independent living (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (9 communities), home health (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate memory care in Traverse City?
Families rate Traverse City memory care communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 78 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Traverse City memory care communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Traverse City communities, the most common praise is memory care (mentioned for 80%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), food and dining (mentioned for 60%). The most common concerns are communication with families (60%), cost and billing (60%), building and upkeep (20%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Traverse City bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
