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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.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...
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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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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
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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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We are having a pretty good experience here so far. The people are great and they have really tried to work with us. Our loved one isn't doing so good, but they don't let us give up. We really liked the...
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.
Northview Manor, established in 1988, is a long term, adult foster care, assisted living facility for the elderly. We are licensed with the State of Michigan. Our family owned and operated facility combines the efforts of a caring support staff with modern conveniences to meet the physical and...
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We placed my mom on the third floor memory care and from day one we were very impressed with not only their ability to provide care for their residents but also their ability to care about their residents....
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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.
Located in the popular Uptown District of Grand Rapids, Fulton Manor is close to downtown. This makes it a convenient location for family members who live and work downtown or in the near northeast and near southeast neighborhoods. Fulton Manor provides catered living for those who are still...
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Bella Woods took care of my father for the last 2 years of his life. They treated him like a family member. When he originally arrived at the home the doctors told us he had 6 months to a year to live. I...
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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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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.
I have a 12 bed Adult Foster Care Home all on one level. I have been in business for 40 years taking care of the elderly. I take both men and women, i can even take couples. We live in a country setting three miles from the City of Charlotte. We live 2 miles from Wal-Mart and three miles from the...
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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.
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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
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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I would recommend the community. This is a good place to put your loved one. The communication with the staff is good. Dinner seems to be a sandwich and simple frozen meals. I wish the meals were more...
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.
            Meeting Todays Needs With Yesterday's Values      New Haven Elder care, a small, home style assisted living    facility  is currently looking for a new resident to love and care for. If you are...
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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.
Amber Pines is licensed by the State of Michigan as a “family home” meaning that the owner resides in the home and fewer than six residents can live here. Complete with many of the qualities that make your house a home, we offer individualized home cooked meals, family game nights, and daily...
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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.
Amber Pines is licensed by the State of Michigan as a “family home” meaning that the owner resides in the home and fewer than six residents can live here. Complete with many of the qualities that make your house a home, we offer individualized home cooked meals, family game nights, and daily...
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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
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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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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.
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.
The Pines Healthcare Center is 145 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in Lansing, Michigan. As added value to our residents, we are certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. In addition, we work with major insurance companies including Physicians Health Plan of Mid Michigan...
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Ionia County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ionia County is $4,051 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson City, MI with an average of $3,589 per month.

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

Ionia County, MI
$4,051/mo
$4,252/mo
$3,935/mo

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

Ionia County, MI
$4,051/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,051/mo
$4,245/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,872/mo
Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$4,919/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,425/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,404/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ionia 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 Ionia County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ionia County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ionia 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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Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC in Battle Creek, MI

4.9
It is an excellent facility and find no fault with them. The staff is wonderful and can sometimes be short of staff but always pleasant. There was only one conflict with one person and it was resolved. The meals were good, but sometimes too fancy for what my mom liked! I would definitely ...
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Ionia County review score based on 742 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 742 reviews of 202 Ionia County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ionia 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

Ionia County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ionia County, MI202 facilities
8.7
Ionia, MI11 facilities
8.6
Saranac, MI27 facilities

Review subcategories for Ionia 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 742 reviews of 202 Ionia County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ionia 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.
Ionia County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Ionia County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ionia County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ionia 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 Ionia 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 Ionia County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ionia County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.1%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.5%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.6%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.1%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.6%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ionia 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 Ionia County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ionia County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.7%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ionia 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 Ionia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ionia County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ionia 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 Ionia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ionia County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.7%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
23%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ionia 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 Ionia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ionia County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.6%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.2%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
17%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ionia 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 Ionia County protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 223 assisted living facilities near Ionia County, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ionia County, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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