When someone you love is living with memory loss, the search for care is deeply personal. You're looking for a place that keeps them safe, understands their needs, and still sees who they are. Grand Haven offers specialized memory care just minutes from East Lansing, in a calming environment designed for Alzheimer's, dementia, and other forms of memory loss, with care shaped around each individual.
A dementia specialist on staff, low-stimulation environment, and 24/7 supervision by staff trained specifically in memory care.
Minutes from East Lansing, Michigan State University, Sparrow Hospital, and McLaren — so staying involved doesn’t take over your week.
Residents receive help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and everyday routines in a way that protects dignity and respects personal comfort.
Memory loss can bring changes in mood, routine, or behavior. Staff respond with patient, supportive approaches focused on comfort, consistency, and reducing distress.
Medication support is handled carefully and consistently, helping families feel more confident that important routines are being followed.
Programming is designed to meet residents where they are, with activities that support engagement, familiarity, and meaningful daily structure.
Meals are served in a setting that supports comfort and routine. Dining remains part of daily life, not just another task to get through.
Families stay involved through ongoing communication, monthly care conferences, and support from a dedicated team. Our memory care specialist Olivia is available to speak with families directly.
Every space at Grandhaven is designed to support independence, connection, and comfort — for residents and the families who visit.
Restaurant-style meals served daily, with dietary accommodations, themed menus each month, and a warm dining room that brings residents together.
Secure outdoor courtyards and walking paths for fresh air and peaceful time outside — safely within the community.
Daily programming keeps residents engaged — from gentle fitness classes and creative arts to social events and life-enrichment activities.
An on-site salon and barbershop so residents can look and feel their best — a small dignity that makes a meaningful difference each week.
Full apartment maintenance and regular housekeeping included in the monthly rate — so residents and families never have to worry about upkeep.
Our memory care program was developed in partnership with dementia researchers. It uses each resident's life history to build a sensory-rich environment that speaks to their most meaningful memories — reducing anxiety and increasing daily engagement.
“Since moving to Grand Haven, my mother lights up at music from her era. The staff know her story — who she was before the disease — and they treat her like that person every day.”
— Daughter of a Memory Care resident | Grand HavenThere is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes with caring for someone with memory loss. You are managing safety concerns, absorbing changes you did not expect, and trying to make thoughtful decisions while still being a spouse, a child, or a family member first.
A conversation can help clarify what comes next. Our team, including memory care specialist Olivia, is here to help families understand their options, talk through concerns like wandering prevention and daily safety, and move at a pace that feels manageable.
Schedule a ConsultationSometimes what helps most is simply talking it through. We can walk you through how memory care works here, answer your questions, and help you decide whether it feels like the right fit for your family. You are also welcome to come for a private tour of the memory care neighborhood, meet the team, and see the space your loved one could call home.
