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Best Assisted Living in Eaton County, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Eaton County, 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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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Eaton County, MI our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Eaton County, MI.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Eaton County:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Fairview Adult Foster Care
AL
MC
NH
Grand Ledge (Oneida Charter Township)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 66
Rank #238 / 340
No
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 37
Rank #229 / 436
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
38
Facility 38
MI AVG 12
Rank #51 / 264
A+4
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 8
Rank #126 / 312
0.8
Facility 0.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #111 / 312
Welcome Home, Inc
Country Acres Adult Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Eaton Rapids (Eaton Rapids Township)
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 66
Rank #295 / 340
No
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 37
Rank #409 / 436
Private Rooms
37
Facility 37
MI AVG 12
Rank #52 / 264
-5
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 8
Rank #175 / 312
1.0
Facility 1.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #165 / 312
Country Acres Adult Care Home, Inc

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Eaton County. See how we rank facilities

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Fairview Adult Foster Care

11656 N Hartel Rd, Grand Ledge, MI 48837
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Overview of Fairview Adult Foster Care

Fairview Adult Foster Care offers assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Grand Ledge, MI. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care adds on-site nursing support, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 20 beds. Private and semi-private rooms are available, including shared accommodations for someone who wants a companion. Fairview Adult Foster Care is in the Oneida Charter Township neighborhood and is operated by Welcome Home. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips.

Phone: (517) 622-1009

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Country Acres Adult Care Home

735 S Michigan Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
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Overview of Country Acres Adult Care Home
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Country Acres Adult Care Home provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Eaton Rapids, MI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident has a private room, and memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports a resident nearing the end of life, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Opened in 1998, the home has 12 beds, making it a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a more intimate setting.

Private rooms give each resident a personal living space. Medication monitoring helps track a resident’s medication routine, while nutritional and dietary counseling addresses individual food and nutrition needs.

Phone: (517) 663-4494

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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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Data source Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
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Assisted Living in Eaton County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 20/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Eaton County, MI. 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: 16The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Eaton County, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Eaton County, MI

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 2 assisted living facilities in Eaton County, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Eaton County, MI?

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 Eaton County, MI, 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 Eaton County, MI?

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.

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