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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.
Purdy Residential AFC Home is a great family oriented home. You and your family are treated like our family. Our home is family owned and operated.
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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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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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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.
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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While Mother-in-Law has only been at Dragonfly for about one month, it seems a bit early for a full review but so far, things are working out well. Staff is very nice and attentive, very clean. Staff takes...
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.
Dragonfly ManorDragonfly Manor is a senior care home in the agricultural town of Webberville in Leroy Township, Ingham County, MI. Our group home setting is approximately 5 miles southeast of Williamson and about 20 miles southeast of Lansing. We are near the junctions of M-43, M-52, and I-96, so...
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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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Great staff and very caring. The residents are well cared for and staff try to get everyone involved in games and activities. Food is all home cooked but they do have treats like cookies and brownies at...
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
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Rehoboth comes from Genesis 26:22 That the Lord as made room for you.Rehoboth is dedicated to serving Alzheimer's,Dementia and Memory Loss specializing personal individualized care.We are a 6 bed Assisted Living Home nestled in the country on 2 acres of country living.Our commitment is to provide...
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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.
Rehoboth comes from Genesis 26:22 That the Lord as made room for you.Rehoboth is dedicated to serving Alzheimer's,Dementia and Memory Loss specializing personal individualized care.We are a 6 bed Assisted Living Home nestled in the country on 2 acres of country living.Our commitment is to provide...
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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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The rooms and overall layout of the community is good, and due to COVID the activities have been effected. The food is healthy and reasonable. I would recommend this community to a family or friend.
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.
Waldon Woods Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Wyoming, MI) — Waldon Woods, a Meridian Senior Living property, has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its...
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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.
Bella Estates is a warm and caring home that is an amazing example of thoughtful craftsmanship. That same attention to detail is the foundation of the assisted living model. When you walk through the front entrance, you will experience the incredible feeling of family.Our focus is serving our...
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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, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled on an expansive 30-acre campus, Covenant Village offers the luxury of a country home that’s just three miles from downtown Grand Rapids. An indoor village center includes a pool, spa, sauna and steam room; health club; fellowship center; business, learning, wellness and banking centers;...
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Very friendly and caring staff, they go above and beyond to care for my mom. The home needs a few cosmetic repairs but the inside is always clean and organized. Two suggestions for improvement: 1. Provide...
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.
Pleasant Manor I, AFC, LLC is a small residential care home located in Jackson City and County, MI. Designed to house six, it maintains that warm family environment that encourages the seniors to bond. Being a part the South Central part of Michigan the seniors can take advantage of the lower...
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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 Portland, MI

The average cost of senior living in Portland is $3,922 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson City, MI with an average of $3,589 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Portland, MI vs. nearby cities

Portland, MI
$3,922/mo
$4,126/mo

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

Portland, MI
$3,922/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,922/mo
$4,145/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,748/mo
Private
$3,267/mo
Studio
$4,805/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,364/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,367/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Portland, 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 Portland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portland

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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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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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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Portland review score based on 649 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 649 reviews of 212 Portland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portland 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

Portland review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Portland, MI212 facilities
8.9
Westphalia, MI19 facilities
8.2
Eagle, MI14 facilities

Review subcategories for Portland 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 649 reviews of 212 Portland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portland 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.
Portland, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Portland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portland, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.7%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.5%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.9%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.5%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.7%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portland 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 Portland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portland, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.2%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.8%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
23%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.4%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portland

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 Portland protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 231 assisted living facilities near Portland, Michigan. See the full list.

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

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