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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
Friendship Village – Kalamazoo
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kalamazoo
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 74
Rank #249 / 428
Yes
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 40
Rank #630 / 674
1 Bed / 2 Bed
51
Facility 51
MI AVG 14
Rank #3 / 295
A+4
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 8
Rank #290 / 330
5.3
Facility 5.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #316 / 330
-
Porter Hills Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids Charter Township)
100
Facility 100
MI AVG 74
Rank #126 / 428
No-Private Rooms
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 14
Rank #142 / 295
-2
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc
IHM Senior Living Community
AL
NH
IL
MC
Monroe (Ihm Campus)
58
Facility 58
MI AVG 74
Rank #245 / 428
No
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 40
Rank #315 / 674
1 Bed--7
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 8
Rank #116 / 330
0.4
Facility 0.4
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #116 / 330
Ihm Senior Living Community, Inc
Iron County Medical Care Facility
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Crystal Falls
200
Facility 200
MI AVG 74
Rank #7 / 428
No
11
Facility 11
MI AVG 40
Rank #595 / 674
Private Rooms
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 14
Rank #83 / 295
A+4
19
Facility 19
MI AVG 8
Rank #286 / 330
4.8
Facility 4.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #311 / 330
-
Chelsea Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chelsea
172
Facility 172
MI AVG 74
Rank #18 / 428
Yes
13
Facility 13
MI AVG 40
Rank #576 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage--11
22
Facility 22
MI AVG 8
Rank #296 / 330
2.0
Facility 2.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #284 / 330
United Methodist Retirement Communities Inc
Glacier Hills, a CCRC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ann Arbor (King)
116
Facility 116
MI AVG 74
Rank #84 / 428
Yes
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 40
Rank #666 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--12
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 8
Rank #304 / 330
2.1
Facility 2.1
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #270 / 330
Glacier Hills Inc
Holland Home Raybrook Campus
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Grand Rapids (Ridgemoor)
236
Facility 236
MI AVG 74
Rank #3 / 428
No
41
Facility 41
MI AVG 40
Rank #306 / 674
---11
26
Facility 26
MI AVG 8
Rank #310 / 330
2.4
Facility 2.4
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #305 / 330
Holland Home
Holland Home Breton Woods Rehabilitation & Living Centre
AL
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Grand Rapids (Third Ward)
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 74
Rank #326 / 428
No
44
Facility 44
MI AVG 40
Rank #269 / 674
---5
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 8
Rank #183 / 330
1.4
Facility 1.4
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #293 / 330
Holland Home
Lourdes Senior Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterford Twp (Watkins-Pontiac Estates)
80
Facility 80
MI AVG 74
Rank #175 / 428
No
8
Facility 8
MI AVG 40
Rank #615 / 674
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
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 / 295
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

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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Overview of Friendship Village – Kalamazoo

Friendship Village offers gorgeous amenities, specifically well-designed suites to ensure that the residents are enjoying and relaxed during their stay here. They offer flexible care plans so it can be adjusted depending on the comfort and needs of the residents. At Friendship Village, the staff are professionally-trained, providing all the assistance that the residents need.

The facility gives the standard assistance and services to its residents. However, aside from that, the facility also hosts several events and activities. This ensures that the residents are kept engaged and will enjoy their stay during their retirement. For those seeking flexibility and comfort for their senior loved ones, then Friendship Village is the place for you.

Contact Friendship Village – Kalamazoo

Porter Hills Village

3600 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Overview of Porter Hills Village

Get welcomed into a world of comfort, enjoyment, and peace of mind with Porter Hills Village, an inviting senior living community in Grand Rapids, MI, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Here, residents live comfortably in inviting and lovely apartments, with high ceilings, large windows, and other convenient in-house amenities designed to make residents’ lives easier. The community offers distinct households for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss, helping them maintain a sense of individuality and engage in enriching routines supported by dedicated and well-trained team members.

Porter Hills Village empowers residents to lead an independent lifestyle while enjoying a broad range of amenities, interesting recreational and educational programs, and nearby shopping, dining, and cultural opportunities. In addition, residents also enjoy deliciously prepared meals, housekeeping, and well-designed spaces, including a library, wellness center, coffee shop, game room, salon, and more. At Porter Hills Village, residents are provided with excellent care and services that empower them to age in place comfortably even as their needs change.

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Overview of Ihm Senior Living Community

Ihm Senior Living Community is a dependable community based in Monroe, Michigan, offering an array of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Offering a continuum of care, the community empowers residents to comfortably age in place even as their needs change. Residents enjoy an ideal blend of comfort and convenience in their spacious one-bedroom residences that feature plenty of natural light, and a variety of safety and security features for residents’ peace of mind.

Residents can freely continue their past passions, discover new ones, or enjoy plenty of opportunities for relaxation with cleaning, cooking, and house maintenance taken care of by a dedicated team. With access to physical, speech, and occupational therapies, and a team of experts that cater to the diverse medical and non-medical needs of individuals with chronic illness or disability, residents are guaranteed to recover quickly and get back to their routines immediately. The community thoroughly evaluates each resident’s needs and provides them with individualized care plans, designed to accommodate their individual preferences and care needs.

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Overview of Iron County Medical Care Facility

With a capacity of 200 residents, Iron County Medical Care Facility is a nursing home in Crystal Falls, MI, that offers nursing care and rehabilitation services. For 25 years, the community has been operated by the County of Iron with private rooms in a single-story setting. Along with Skyway Rehab Services and Victorian Heights Assisted Living, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The community is currently at a 57.2% occupancy rate, with an average length of stay of 231 days. Moreover, an average of 4 hours and 56 minutes of nursing care is provided each day from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. Through this staffing, the community can provide consistent support for ongoing medical needs and rehabilitation.

With a Walk Score of 11, the community’s surrounding area is highly car-dependent. This requires transportation to complete most errands.

State inspections have also reviewed the community’s practices in areas such as medication management, controlled substance security, infection prevention, incident reporting, and quality of care.

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Overview of Chelsea Retirement Community

Experience top-tier care and assistance at Chelsea Retirement Community, a reliable senior living community in West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI, offering various levels of care. The community features independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and post acute care, ensuring a seamless transition should residents’ needs evolve. With access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, residents are guaranteed to maintain their strength to continue living a fulfilling life. The community offers cozy and sophisticated private accommodations, making sure seniors thrive in comfort and style.

Chelsea Retirement Community promotes a warm and welcoming environment, providing the finest experience for seniors. Optimize freedom and enjoy various amenities for enjoyment and wellness. Have a delightful dining experience with different dining venues serving healthy and tasty meals that cater to nutritional requirements and preferences. With its tranquil spaces, Chelsea Retirement Community is a safe place for seniors to spend their healing journey.

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Overview of Glacier Hills, a CCRC

If you’re looking for a secure, enriching, maintenance-free lifestyle, look no further than Glacier Hills, a CCRC located in beautiful Ann Arbor, MI, where residents can enjoy the best each day, on their way. And with a complete continuum of care available, residents have peace of mind knowing that resources are available should they be needed in the future. As a CCRC, it provides multiple levels of care at a single location, allowing residents to stay in the same place as their needs change over time.

Dedicated to promoting every aspect of quality of life, environment, and therapeutic strategy is utilized from social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual to environmental and physical wellness. Residents can ease back while benefiting from the services provided in this community. At Glacier Hills, a CCRC, seniors can truly enjoy a secure living experience.

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Overview of Holland Home Raybrook Campus

Holland Raybrook Campus offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing where exceptional lifestyle is found. The award-winning non-profit community leads as the retirement home that improves the holistic wellness of each resident; they boast a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere that stimulates the mind, body, and spirit through social programs and spiritual activities. Holland Home strives in committing to providing service to its residents with Christ-like care.

The Raybrook residences of Holland Home provide a range of outing activities such as watching a musical or theater performance. They proudly house the William C. Buiten Wellness Center which is fully equipped with state-of-the-art machines. Other community amenities include a billiards room, a pool, and a library. 

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Overview of Holland Home Breton Woods Rehabilitation & Living Centre

Breton Woods is a senior living center that provides comfort, care, and a strong sense of community to its residents. Beyond offering the standard amenities found in most senior living facilities, the home goes the extra mile to provide a wide range of activities and spaces that enrich the lives of its residents. With a high staff-to-resident ratio, each resident receives personalized attention and care from the dedicated team of healthcare professionals. 

The spacious private rooms are crafted to offer all the comforts of home, giving residents their own oasis where they can relax and recharge. For those looking to unwind and have fun, Breton Woods offers a billiards room, woodworking and arts studios, game room, shuffleboard court, and more. Fitness enthusiasts can make use of the state-of-the-art wellness center and indoor pool to keep their bodies and minds in top shape. Breton Woods also features an on-site cafe bistro and hair salon, which provide residents with opportunities to socialize and indulge in some pampering. Additionally, the monthly newsletter keeps residents informed as well about the latest news and events happening within the community.

Contact Holland Home Breton Woods Rehabilitation & Living Centre

Overview of Lourdes Senior Community

Tucked away in Oakland County, Waterford, Michigan, Lourdes Senior Community is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab care, and long-term care. Here, residents get the independence they want and the support they need with the help of a compassionate team, available any time of the day to address their needs. The community commits itself to making residents’ lives much easier with housekeeping and laundry, transportation services, and maintenance.

At Lourdes Senior Community, residents are provided with everything they need to stay active and engaged. From specialized programs and amenities to a broad range of activities, residents will never run out of things to do. Dining is an enjoyable experience with chef-prepared meals that cater to unique dietary needs or preferences. Regular safety and wellness checks and emergency call systems throughout the community provide residents the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are staying in a safe and secure environment.

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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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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.