Memory Care & Assisted Living in a Licensed AFC Home
Memory Lane Assisted Living is a state-licensed AFC home — Michigan's designation for small residential memory care. Six-bedroom houses, 1:3 daytime ratio, every dementia subtype, one all-inclusive rate.
Memory Lane Assisted Living is a Michigan-licensed AFC Adult Foster Care home in Ypsilanti serving Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County — assisted-living-level memory care with one all-inclusive monthly rate, a 1:3 daytime caregiver-to-resident ratio, and every dementia subtype welcome.
Michigan licenses small residential memory care facilities under the Adult Foster Care (AFC) designation. The AFC license is what allows us to operate six-bedroom homes with round-the-clock staffing in residential neighborhoods — a model purpose-built for dementia care that larger facilities simply can't replicate.
If your loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, they need specialized care to preserve their quality of life. As dementia progresses, care requirements evolve. At Memory Lane, our caregivers are specially trained and committed to encouraging meaningful moments, prioritizing your loved one's remaining abilities, and ensuring they remain engaged in the activities that bring them joy.
Dementia and Alzheimer's care near you, in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor
If you searched for memory care facilities near you and landed here from anywhere in Washtenaw County, we are close. Memory Lane's three six-bedroom homes are at 8064 Carpenter Road in Ypsilanti, Michigan, less than 30 minutes from downtown Ann Arbor. Our residents come from neighborhoods all around Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, and from families across the county who want a small home rather than a large building.
Many families choose us because U-M Health is close, so specialist appointments and hospital visits stay simple, and we work regularly with discharge planners and clinicians at U-M Health and other Washtenaw County providers. There are always openings, so a tour and an evaluation can happen this week rather than after a wait.
What an AFC home means for memory care
An Adult Foster Care (AFC) home is a Michigan-licensed residential care setting for adults who need 24-hour personal care, supervision, and protection — including older adults living with dementia. AFC licensing is regulated by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), which sets minimum standards for staffing, safety, medication management, and resident rights.
For families researching memory care in Michigan, the AFC license is what distinguishes a true residential care setting — six bedrooms in a home, on a residential street, with caregivers present 24/7 — from a "memory care wing" inside a much larger building. Both are valid options; the experience is simply different.
Memory Lane Assisted Living is a licensed AFC home. We chose this model deliberately: small homes mean every caregiver knows every resident's history, preferences, and behavioral cues. That's not a feature — it's the entire point.
One all-inclusive rate that doesn't climb with care
Our flat monthly rate covers room and board, round-the-clock care, all meals, and care supplies — and it does not increase when a resident needs a higher level of care. Choose a private bedroom or a master suite with a private bath, and reach out for current rates and availability.
- ✓Private bedroom, or a master suite with private bath
- ✓All-inclusive: room & board, 24/7 care, meals, care supplies, activities, and housekeeping
- ✓No add-on fees, and no rate increase as care needs change
We accept long-term care insurance and are approved by many plans. Medicare and traditional health insurance don't cover long-term Alzheimer's care, and Medicaid doesn't reimburse for this level of care — but our team can walk you through your options.
What's included in our memory care
Every resident receives the same comprehensive set of services — no add-on fees.
Personal care
Dignified assistance with grooming, bathing, dressing, and continence care, delivered by caregivers who know each resident personally.
Home-cooked meals
Three nutritious, seasonal, home-cooked meals per day, shared together at the kitchen table. Accommodations for chewing and swallowing challenges.
Medication management
Caregivers ensure medications are taken at the right time and dose, per each resident's physician instructions.
Care coordination
We coordinate with physicians, therapists, and specialists. Recommend and schedule external skilled care services as needed.
Housekeeping & laundry
Included in our flat rate. Your loved one shouldn't have to worry about maintaining a clean, hazard-free living space.
Recreational therapy
Daily activities designed to keep residents engaged in meaningful moments — focused on their remaining abilities, not their limitations.
Memory care for Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting nearly 200,000 adults over 65 in Michigan. Caring for a person as they progress through the disease requires a tailored approach, a caring hand, and expert training.
At Memory Lane, we approach Alzheimer's care from a place of empathy and understanding, focusing on the person first. Caregivers receive in-depth training on managing Alzheimer's behaviors, changes, and challenges. Each of our six-bedroom houses is staffed with two caregivers throughout the day and one at night — a familiar face is always there by your loved one's side.
Our flat monthly rate does not change as Alzheimer's progresses and care needs increase. That predictability matters when a family is navigating the disease.
We care for every subtype of dementia
While Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia, many Michigan families are navigating other forms — each requiring a personalized approach. Memory Lane's caregivers are professionally trained to support residents living with:
- ✓Alzheimer's disease
- ✓Lewy Body dementia
- ✓Frontotemporal dementia (FTD)
- ✓Vascular dementia
- ✓Parkinson's dementia
- ✓Huntington's dementia
- ✓Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
- ✓Other dementia subtypes
Many memory care facilities won't accept residents with Lewy Body dementia because of behavioral challenges. We do — and our staffing model is built for it.
Caregivers chosen for character, then trained
Rather than hiring people who have been in the industry going from one workplace to the next, we employ individuals who live to serve others. Caregiving skills can be taught — integrity can't.
Every caregiver receives full skills orientation and dementia training during onboarding, plus required ongoing monthly training to ensure our work is constantly improving.
On-site visits from professionals we trust
We maintain relationships with many professionals in the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area who provide additional support inside our homes:
- ·Visiting physicians
- ·Visiting podiatrists
- ·Recreational therapists
- ·Physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- ·In-home lab and X-ray services
- ·Therapists specializing in elder care
- ·Hairdressers
- ·Hospice services
How do I compare memory care options in my area?
Ask every home the same five questions and write the answers down. Brochures describe buildings; these answers describe the care your loved one will actually receive. Here is how Memory Lane answers each one.
What is the caregiver-to-resident ratio, by day and by night?
Ask for numbers, not adjectives. At Memory Lane, two caregivers are on shift for six residents throughout the day (1:3) and one overnight (1:6).
Who evaluates my loved one, and when?
Ask who writes the care plan and what they base it on. Every Memory Lane care plan begins with an evaluation by a Recreational Therapist, before move-in, built around what your loved one still enjoys and can still do.
What does the monthly rate include, and what changes it?
Ask whether care is priced in tiers that rise as needs increase. Memory Lane charges one all-inclusive monthly rate that varies only by room type and does not increase as care needs change. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
Which diagnoses are accepted?
Some homes decline residents with behavioral symptoms. Memory Lane accepts every dementia subtype, including Lewy Body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson's dementia.
How many people live there, and who is the license from?
Ask how many residents share a home and which state license the home holds. Memory Lane's homes have six bedrooms each and are licensed by the state of Michigan as Adult Foster Care residences.
Then visit. A home that answers all five plainly, and lets you meet the caregivers on shift, is one you can compare with confidence.
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