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My mother is now at EHM. She was at a much larger, much fancier facility and was not doing well there. EHM is small, homey, and very, very personal. Mom is improved and I believe it is because of the care...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
EHM Assisted LivingEHM Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the bubbly city of Stockbridge, Michigan in Henry County. In this city, there is a Clark community park and Gardner Park, which makes it a good location for the seniors to have picnics sometimes or get fresh air. Due to...
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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Personalized care from light support to daily comprehensive care with all assisted living services, including medication supervision and incontinence management, if needed. Compassionate caregivers provide gentle assistance in beautiful 3600 sq.ft. surroundings, an alternative to institutional...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Personalized care from light support to daily comprehensive care with all assisted living services, including medication supervision and incontinence management, if needed. Compassionate caregivers provide gentle assistance in beautiful 3600 sq.ft. surroundings, an alternative to institutional...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Di’s Woodland Retreat is a 6 bed Family Home, caring for women needing same assistance with daily needs. We are located in the woods and overlooking a golf course. Our spacious backyard features plenty of seating from which your loved one can enjoy the natural surroundings. Squirrels are...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We were very, very fortunate in finding Sue's Loving Care as a special place for my mom. Superb staff. Excellent communication with the family. Truly a "home away from home." The little things, every...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Our home away from home cares for six adults specializing in Alzheimer's, dementia, and challenging behaviors. We're staffed 24/7 with qualified, loving caregivers that give your loved one the care and support that you yourself would give. It's just like home because it is home.By placing your...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement at Keller LakeThe Clark at Keller Lake is an assisted living community located in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are a part of the natural beauty of Grand Rapids. People love to stroll downtown and peruse through museums with one of a kind...
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While searching for an ideal home for my elderly mother, I researched local care facilities and found an ideal place where she could be cared for -- Welcome Home. After meeting with the staff, I felt it to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My Father was only at this facility for two weeks. The staff was able to evaluate his needs and re-assess his medications. Unfortunately, he needed more care than what the facility could provide in this...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Beautiful country home on 5 acres with flowers and wild life. Wheelchair ramp and deck accessible from all rooms.

Cost of assisted living in Eaton County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Eaton County is $3,919 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springport, MI with an average of $3,496 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Eaton County, MI vs. nearby counties

Eaton County, MI
$3,919/mo
$4,113/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Eaton County, MI vs. the state and national average

Eaton County, MI
$3,919/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Eaton County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,919/mo
$4,128/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Eaton County, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,700/mo
Private
$3,450/mo
Studio
$4,685/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,210/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,670/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Eaton County, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Eaton County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Eaton County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Eaton County

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Kay D's Elderly Care Home in Howell, MI

5.0
Small efficient ,very clean,group home.Very friendly helpful staff that have worked in this home for many years. Our mother has just crossed the line with dementia and recognizes our faces but not our names. She has significant short term memory loss. She is happy with her new " friends". She is ...
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EHM Assisted Living in Stockbridge, MI

4.4
My mother has been at EHM for several months now. I moved her there from a much larger institution and love the change. EHM is very personal, very caring and very professional. I used to worry all the time when Mom was at the Lutheran Homes because she seemed to be nothing more than room 217. ...
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Eaton County review score based on 663 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 663 reviews of 216 Eaton County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Eaton County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Eaton County review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Eaton County, MI216 facilities
9.1
Charlotte, MI11 facilities
8.5
Potterville, MI23 facilities

Review subcategories for Eaton County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 663 reviews of 216 Eaton County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Eaton County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Eaton County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eaton County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eaton County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Eaton County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Eaton County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.4%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.9%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.2%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.7%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Eaton County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Eaton County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Eaton County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Eaton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.5%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.8%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Eaton County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Eaton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eaton County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Eaton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
17.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Eaton County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Eaton County protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 235 assisted living facilities near Eaton County, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Eaton County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sensations Memory Care Residence and StoryPoint Portage. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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