Best Assisted Living in Michigan

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 436 assisted living communities in MI using MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MI
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,407The average monthly cost across facilities in Michigan. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Michigan. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Michigan. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Freedom Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Holland
62
Facility 62
MI AVG 74
Rank #232 / 428
Yes
68
Facility 68
MI AVG 40
Rank #82 / 674
1 Bed / 2 Bed
35
Facility 35
MI AVG 14
Rank #60 / 296
A+4
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Ccrc Opco-Holland, LLC
Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
Ludington
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
Yes
42
Facility 42
MI AVG 40
Rank #295 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 296
A+2
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Sherman Opco LLC
Brookdale Battle Creek
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Battle Creek
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
Yes
37
Facility 37
MI AVG 40
Rank #347 / 674
Suite
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 14
Rank #4 / 296
A+2
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
Sunrise of Shelby Township
AL
MC
Shelby Township (Macomb Township)
106
Facility 106
MI AVG 74
Rank #102 / 428
Yes
69
Facility 69
MI AVG 40
Rank #79 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 296
-4
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Hcri Sun III Tenant, Limited Partnership
Craft Care Homes
AL
ADC
RC
Holt
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
No
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 40
Rank #231 / 674
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 14
Rank #83 / 296
A+2
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Craft Care Homes Inc
StoryPoint Clinton Township
AL
IL
MC
Clinton Twp
69
Facility 69
MI AVG 74
Rank #218 / 428
Yes
42
Facility 42
MI AVG 40
Rank #295 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 296
A+2
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 8
Rank #116 / 330
1.5
Facility 1.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #184 / 330
Clinton Care Sublessee LLC
Grand Village Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Grandville (Grandville Lakes)
72
Facility 72
MI AVG 74
Rank #199 / 428
Yes
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 40
Rank #156 / 674
-
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 296
A+4
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 8
Rank #59 / 330
0.3
Facility 0.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #64 / 330
44Th Street Sw Opco LLC
Brookdale Utica
AL
MC
Utica
72
Facility 72
MI AVG 74
Rank #199 / 428
Yes
55
Facility 55
MI AVG 40
Rank #181 / 674
Private Suite / Companion Suite
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 296
-5
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
Westwood Inn – Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Macomb (Macomb Township)
147
Facility 147
MI AVG 74
Rank #31 / 428
No
24
Facility 24
MI AVG 40
Rank #482 / 674
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 296
A+6
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 8
Rank #150 / 330
0.8
Facility 0.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #117 / 330
Westwood Macomb Senior Living LLC
StoryPoint Novi
AL
IL
MC
Novi
116
Facility 116
MI AVG 74
Rank #84 / 428
Yes
38
Facility 38
MI AVG 40
Rank #336 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 14
Rank #13 / 296
A+4
9
Facility 9
MI AVG 8
Rank #214 / 330
2.3
Facility 2.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #245 / 330
42400 W 12 Mile Rd Opco LLC

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 436 on this page.

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Freedom Village

145 Columbia Ave, Holland, MI 49423
Overview of Freedom Village

Under owner Steven Levato, Freedom Village is a skilled nursing home operated by CCRC OpCo-Holland, LLC in Holland, Michigan. Serving the community for 35 years, it occupies 62 beds in a mid-rise building and focuses primarily on short-term rehabilitation and recovery. Accepted are Medicare and private pay, giving families flexible coverage options for post-acute care.

The home’s average stay length of about 27 days mirrors its core mission as a rehabilitation facility. Occupants heal from surgery, illness, or hospitalization with support from a robust nursing team. Total nursing care averages 5 hours 52 minutes per resident day, with registered nurses providing 1 hour 36 minutes of that care. This level of staffing ensures hands-on clinical support alongside physical, occupational, and speech rehabilitation services. The community also offers respite care for short-term stays and maintains a doctor on staff for active medical oversight. The neighborhood around Freedom Village scores 68 for walkability. This means some daily errands can be managed on foot, though most trips involve a quick drive. The building offers both one- and two-bedroom housing options, and residents can access an on-site spa. Monthly rates start at $3,245. The facility was licensed to operate at 110 beds originally, but functions at its current 62-bed capacity, permitting a more controlled environment. This smaller scale supports the individualized care model the home maintains.

State inspections have documented Freedom Village’s compliance with all licensing requirements.

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Overview of Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

Age with grace in the distinct senior living community of Ludington Woods by StoryPoint Group in North Sherman Street, Ludington, MI, offering assisted living and memory care. The community doubles its efforts to understand seniors’ needs and preferences to provide them with the right care and assistance. Moreover, a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals attends to seniors’ daily living activities and household responsibilities 24/7 to ensure a maintenance-free retirement.

There are plenty of ways to spend your time with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that highlight your interests and strengths. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Ludington Woods strives to create a safe place where seniors thrive and live blissfully in their golden years.

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Overview of Brookdale Battle Creek

If you’re looking for quality care and a whole lot of fun to go along with it, then Brookdale Battle Creek is the perfect senior living community for you. Located in the vibrant city of Battle Creek, Michigan, Brookdale Battle Creek offerS both assisted living and memory care, providing personalized care tailored to each resident’s unique needs. A compassionate team is available 24/7 for assistance and emergencies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all residents.

Committed to creating a convenient environment where residents can live a worry-free lifestyle, Brookdale Battle Creek offers a variety of amenities designed for residents’ convenience and enjoyment, including restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals, and an engaging social calendar filled with diverse events and activities. Residents receive gentle guidance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. With comprehensive services like cooking, cleaning, and scheduled transportation, residents can focus on living their lives to the fullest while the dedicated team handles the chores.

Contact Brookdale Battle Creek

Overview of Sunrise of Shelby Township

Sunrise of Shelby Township is a bright and airy senior living community conveniently located in Shelby Township, Michigan, providing residents with a maintenance-free experience so they can focus on doing more of what they love. The community offers room rates starting at $3,162 per month and creates opportunities for residents to experience joy and well-being through a resident-centered approach orchestrated by designated care managers who foster a loving, nurturing community. Sunrise of Shelby Township offers delicious and often resident-inspired meal choices, unlimited snacks and beverages, and laundry and housekeeping services, ensuring residents can enjoy a carefree lifestyle.

The community’s robust activities schedule includes at least seven resident-focused activities each day, such as excursions, socials, exercise, entertainment, and music, providing ample opportunities for engagement and enjoyment. Sunrise of Shelby Township is conveniently located near the intersection of 21 Mile Road and Hayes Road, offering easy access to local attractions like the Macomb Performing Arts Center for shows, Lakeside Mall and Partridge Creek Shopping Center for retail therapy, and Henry Ford Macomb Hospital for medical support. The community is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for any disabilities, ensuring that all residents can fully participate in the vibrant lifestyle offered at Sunrise of Shelby Township.

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Overview of Craft Care Homes

Located in the beautiful towns of Holt and Mason, MI, Craft Care Homes is an esteemed senior living community providing assisted living services. Here, residents can select from beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with varying floor plans. Having a highly trained and dedicated team, residents can receive the round-the-clock personal care services that they deserve in a stress-free and caring environment.

Experience its top-of-the-line amenities and services including delectable and healthy home-cooked meals, housekeeping and laundry services, and medication management. Participate in its weekly events and daily activities such as screenings of classic movies in the local theater, concerts from professional musicians, exercise classes, and arts and crafts. With Craft Care Homes, seniors are assured of a living experience worth remembering.

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Overview of StoryPoint Clinton Township

Tucked away in Clinton Township, MI, StoryPoint Clinton Township is a reliable senior living community that offers an array of care options, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here are guaranteed a seamless transition should their needs evolve with the community’s continuum of care. The community features an array of beautifully designed apartments that are made to accommodate various lifestyle and mobility levels. Round-the-clock licensed support, response systems, and health care coordination, ensures residents are always given the support they need.

Housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and transportation are handled by the community to provide residents with a carefree and maintenance-free lifestyle. Each day is an opportunity for a vibrant living experience with a wide variety of activities, events, and programs conducted within and outside the community. With its wide array of convenient services, compassionate care, and friendly neighborhood, residents are sure to enjoy a fulfilling living experience in StoryPoint Clinton Township.

Contact StoryPoint Clinton Township

Overview of Grand Village Assisted Living & Memory Care

Tucked in the serene setting of 44th Street South West, Grandville, MI, is the outstanding senior living community of Grand Village by StoryPoint Group, which offers assisted living and memory care. Experience unrivaled care and assistance around the clock with a trustworthy and specially trained team. Meet your needs and satisfy your desires with the fabulous community of Grand Village.

Come to stunning attractions through exciting trips with friends and enjoy various activities for leisure and wellness. Residents can rest assured of having a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its sunlit and tranquil spaces, Grand Village is a safe place for seniors to create meaningful interactions and enjoy every moment of their best lives.

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Overview of Brookdale Utica

Located along Northpointe Boulevard near Lakeside Mall, Brookdale Utica is a great place for seniors to live well, offering a range of options for interesting activities and engaging people. The community is designed to feel like home, with cozy apartment spaces filled with natural light, chef-inspired meals, and staff available 24/7 for emergencies. Assisted living residents receive help with daily activities and household tasks, while memory care residents live in secure, apartment-like homes with support from associates trained to care for those with cognitive challenges.

Residents can fill their days with a variety of activities, from fitness classes and word games to puzzle-solving in the game room, finding the people they share these experiences with to be what truly makes the difference. The community’s dining program provides delicious, nutritionally-balanced meals, with memory care residents benefiting from personal assistance, consistent seating, and a sense of belonging. By combining a comfortable, home-like environment with personalized care and engaging activities, Brookdale Utica empowers seniors to live their best lives, upgrading their lifestyle and fostering meaningful connections.

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Overview of Westwood Inn – Senior Living Community

Conveniently located in Macomb County, Macomb, MI, Westwood Inn is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, residents enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle while being supported with a state-of-the-art nursing communication system and 24-hour supervision by a kind and hardworking team. The community offers a range of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with a kitchenette, walk-in closet, flat-screen TV, and many other amenities designed to enhance residents’ comfort.

With most of the chores handled, residents enjoy the independence and confidence to do the things they enjoy without the worry of maintaining the home or paying the bills on time. Home-cooked meals are also offered to save residents from the hassle of cooking and cleaning, while enjoying a lovely dining experience. Here, the community handles all the other things so residents can focus on engaging in the vibrant activities, exploring amenities, and living their best lives.

Contact Westwood Inn – Senior Living Community

Overview of StoryPoint Novi

At StoryPoint Nova MI, the residents are at the heart of everything that they do. Their values are based on giving the best care to their residents while also allowing them to have independence to do what they want. In their environment, seniors can be refreshed and relax from the private sleeping quarters to the shared spaces where there are gorgeous views to enjoy while socializing.

Several amenities like an on-site beauty salon and barber shop are also available, as well as a library. Additionally, activities are also held in this community for the enjoyment and engagement of the residents. Whatever the preference is, there is always something for all seniors at StoryPoint Nova MI.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Michigan

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Michigan?

Assisted living in Michigan is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Michigan Medicaid cover assisted living?

Michigan Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Michigan) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 436 assisted living facilities in Michigan. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Michigan?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Michigan, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Michigan?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.