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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 439 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: 39/ 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

Compare Assisted Living around Michigan

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.

Porter Hills Village
AL
NH
IL
MC
Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids Charter Township)
100
Facility 100
MI AVG 74
Rank #127 / 430
No
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 39
Rank #681 / 703
Private Rooms-2
-
Facility -
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc
Chelsea Retirement Community
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Chelsea
172
Facility 172
MI AVG 74
Rank #18 / 430
Yes
13
Facility 13
MI AVG 39
Rank #582 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage-7
22
Facility 22
MI AVG 8
Rank #296 / 330
3.1
Facility 3.1
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #284 / 330
United Methodist Retirement Communities Inc
Friendship Village – Kalamazoo
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Kalamazoo
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 74
Rank #250 / 430
Yes
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 39
Rank #636 / 703
1 Bed / 2 BedA+4
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 8
Rank #290 / 330
5.3
Facility 5.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #316 / 330
-
IHM Senior Living Community
AL
NH
IL
MC
Monroe (Ihm Campus)
58
Facility 58
MI AVG 74
Rank #246 / 430
No
40
Facility 40
MI AVG 39
Rank #320 / 703
1 Bed-4
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 8
Rank #116 / 330
0.8
Facility 0.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #116 / 330
Ihm Senior Living Community, Inc
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 #327 / 430
No
44
Facility 44
MI AVG 39
Rank #274 / 703
--2
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 8
Rank #183 / 330
3.5
Facility 3.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #293 / 330
Holland Home
Glacier Hills, a CCRC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ann Arbor (King)
116
Facility 116
MI AVG 74
Rank #84 / 430
Yes
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 39
Rank #672 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-9
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 8
Rank #304 / 330
2.8
Facility 2.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #270 / 330
Glacier Hills Inc
Lutheran Homes of Michigan
AL
NH
Monroe (South Monroe)
122
Facility 122
MI AVG 74
Rank #69 / 430
No
57
Facility 57
MI AVG 39
Rank #157 / 703
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Lourdes Senior Community
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waterford Twp (Watkins-Pontiac Estates)
80
Facility 80
MI AVG 74
Rank #176 / 430
No
8
Facility 8
MI AVG 39
Rank #621 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
Freedom Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Holland (Columbia Avenue)
62
Facility 62
MI AVG 74
Rank #233 / 430
Yes
68
Facility 68
MI AVG 39
Rank #82 / 703
1 Bed / 2 BedA+4
-
Facility -
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 330
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 330
Ccrc Opco-Holland, LLC
St. Ann’s Home
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Grand Rapids (Westside Connection)
95
Facility 95
MI AVG 74
Rank #144 / 430
No
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 39
Rank #480 / 703
Studio / 1 Bed / Private RoomsA+1
15
Facility 15
MI AVG 8
Rank #270 / 330
15.0
Facility 15.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #329 / 330
St. Ann's Home Inc
Michigan Masonic Home
AL
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Alma
124
Facility 124
MI AVG 74
Rank #66 / 430
No
67
Facility 67
MI AVG 39
Rank #88 / 703
-A+11
14
Facility 14
MI AVG 8
Rank #260 / 330
1.3
Facility 1.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #164 / 330
-
Freedom Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Holland (Columbia Avenue)
533
Facility 533
MI AVG 74
Rank #1 / 430
Yes
78
Facility 78
MI AVG 39
Rank #36 / 703
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Renaissance Gardens at Fox Run
AL
IL
MC
NH
Novi
200
Facility 200
MI AVG 74
Rank #7 / 430
Yes
29
Facility 29
MI AVG 39
Rank #438 / 703
--7
8
Facility 8
MI AVG 8
Rank #201 / 330
1.1
Facility 1.1
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #156 / 330
-
Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Grosse Pointe Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
St Clair Shores
80
Facility 80
MI AVG 74
Rank #176 / 430
No
73
Facility 73
MI AVG 39
Rank #55 / 703
Private / Semi-Private Rooms-----
The Willows at Howell
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Howell
39
Facility 39
MI AVG 74
Rank #293 / 430
Yes
78
Facility 78
MI AVG 39
Rank #36 / 703
--9
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 8
Rank #304 / 330
2.8
Facility 2.8
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #270 / 330
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Overview of Woodhaven Retirement Community

Find the care you need at Woodhaven Retirement Community, an outstanding continuing care retirement community in Livonia, MI, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and long-term care. The community features four beautifully designed and welcoming neighborhoods for residents’ comfort and safety. With a kind and highly trained team available 24/7, residents can keep peace of mind and enjoy exceptional care for their ever-changing needs.

Encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, fun recreational programs and enriching activities are conducted. Housekeeping, meal preparation, and other daily activities are taken care of, providing residents with a worry-free lifestyle. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, alongside nurse practitioners and medical professionals, to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Provision Living at Fenton

Experience various levels of care all in one place at Provision Living at Fenton, a reliable senior living community, offering exceptional independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents here experience all the comforts of home in their excellently designed accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans equipped with private baths with walk-in showers, emergency call systems, and individual climate control. With access to 24-hour care and an expertly-trained care team, residents can enjoy their retirement with ease and peace of mind.

Thanks to a capable maintenance team that handles chores, residents are also free to engage in various community activities without worrying about chores. Deliciously prepared meals are offered daily to give residents the nourishment and energy they need to stay active throughout the day. Here, residents are guaranteed to live a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle that nurtures their overall well-being.

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Overview of Orchard Manor Senior Care Home

Make your golden years shine brighter in Orchard Manor Senior Care Home, a dependable community in Farmington, MI, dedicated to offering quality assisted living and memory care services. Their kind and highly skilled care team is always available to support residents with their daily living activities while maintaining their independence. An RN is also on duty to oversee residents’ care plans, alongside a visiting physician, podiatrist, and therapists to guarantee well-rounded care.

There’s always something fun and engaging to do with plenty of activities held regularly on-site and off-site. Homecooked meals and replenishing snacks are also available to make sure residents’ cravings and nutritional needs are met. Hospice care services are also available to ensure residents have access to the emotional, medical, and spiritual services they need to go through their end-of-life journey with comfort and ease.

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Overview of Grand Brook Memory Care of Grand Rapids

Make the most of your best years at Grand Brook of Grand Rapids, a distinct community in Grand Rapids, MI, offering memory care. Dedicated to those with cognitive conditions, the community strives to accommodate up to 44 residents with a variety of secure floor plans. A kind and highly skilled team provides top-tier care tailored to residents’ unique needs around the clock to ensure comfort and safety.

Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and learn new things with a carefully planned calendar of engaging events and exciting programs. Mealtimes are something to look forward to with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking a worry-free retirement, especially with its purposely built amenities and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Hearthstone Communities – Sterling Heights I

Ideally situated in the peaceful residential area of Sterling Heights, MI, Hearthstone Communities – Sterling Heights I is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community strives to accommodate those physically handicapped and with memory-related needs. A compassionate and highly skilled team helps residents with their daily living activities and household responsibilities around the clock, ensuring a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents will not feel lonely in the community with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years without worries amidst the community’s specially designed and cozy amenities.

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Overview of Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care

Operated by Kroger Street Opco, Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 73-bed, single-story senior living community in Swartz Creek, Michigan. It serves occupants needing assisted living or memory care support. The facility sits 0.8 miles from downtown Swartz Creek, with McLaren Flint hospital around 5 miles away. Under president Tim Bryant’s leadership, the home has been operating for 39 years and is structured to create an environment where residents stay active, maintain individuality, and build friendships.

The facility offers 24-hour licensed support from a team of professional and compassionate care staff. Occupants benefit from beautifully designed and thoughtfully planned interiors and specialized memory care programming. Flexible services are tailored for comfort and stability. The community spotlights holistic wellness via customized programming that celebrates each person and cultivates personal growth. Available for residents are transportation services and fitness and recreation activities. The pet-friendly property welcomes animals as part of the residential experience. With a Walk Score of 27, Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care sits in a quiet, car-dependent neighborhood where most errands require driving, but a few nearby services are walkable.

Over the years, state inspections have addressed food service documentation, health assessment completeness, medication management practices, and facility maintenance. A 2023 administrative review affirmed substantial compliance without complaints, and the facility maintains its license as a Home for the Aged.

For families exploring Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care, a visit lets them experience the residential setting firsthand, see the common areas, and meet the care staff supporting occupants daily.

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Overview of Arbor Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care

Tucked away in Alma, MI, Arbor Grove is a dynamic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from a range of open concept floor plans with easy access to convenient services and amenities. A team of dedicated and friendly care teams are available 24/7 to provide residents with utmost support and assistance.

Daily living is made vibrant with a wide variety of activities, events, and programs regularly conducted within and outside of the community. Chef-prepared meals are provided daily to make sure residents always eat healthy and delicious meals. The community also offers a wide range of amenities, including a well-curated library, salon, and business center to make residents’ lives more convenient.

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Overview of Brookdale Portage

Located in Portage, Michigan, Brookdale Portage offers an assisted living community that celebrates and encourages independence, while providing the comfort of 24/7 staff availability for emergencies. Just 20 minutes from Kalamazoo, the community empowers residents to live their best lives, offering help with personal needs so they can confidently socialize, enjoy outings, and pursue their interests. Brookdale Portage provides spacious, light-filled apartments, nutritious dining, a busy activity schedule, and scheduled transportation to support residents’ independent lifestyles.

The community’s personalized assistance helps residents maintain the right balance of care and freedom, with life-enriching programs to support their mental and physical well-being. Brookdale Portage also offers convenient amenities like a hair salon, library, postal services, and a private dining room, creating a comfortable, home-like environment where residents can thrive. By combining personalized support with an engaging, independent lifestyle, Brookdale Portage empowers seniors to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Brookdale Saginaw

Located in Saginaw, Michigan, Brookdale Saginaw provides seniors with person-centered assisted living and memory care. The community welcomes residents with lush landscaping and flower-lined walking paths, inviting them to pursue their passions, forge social connections, and feel nourished by the comforts of home. Each pet-friendly suite includes a private bathroom and space for personalization, allowing residents to create a cozy, personalized living space.

Residents can enjoy a variety of engaging activities, from gentle morning mental workouts by the fire to fitness classes, resident socials, and dance classes, all tailored to their unique needs and interests. Situated along the beautiful Saginaw River, the community offers breathtaking views and easy access to outdoor recreational activities, including the Dow Gardens and the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail. Brookdale Saginaw empowers residents to live fulfilling lifestyles in the heart of the city, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area and a vibrant, supportive community. With personalized care, a wide range of amenities, and a focus on fostering connections, Brookdale Saginaw helps seniors thrive in a comfortable, welcoming environment.

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Overview of Transition Assisted Living

Transition Assisted Living is an upscale retirement community in Gladstone, MI, that offers a wide range of living options, including memory care, independent living, and home care. With its luxurious and thoughtfully designed residences, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. 24-hour care, hospice support, and recreational activities are also offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community strives to help residents thrive in their later years with personalized and all-inclusive care plans.

Fun games, social events, and plenty of recreational programs provide residents with more options to spend their days and social engagement. The community also features a theater, a fitness center, and a library, so residents have places to rest and lounge. Here, residents experience a stress-free retirement, surrounded by the local amenities of Gladstone. This assisted living community is one of the finest options for retirement in Michigan, especially with its comprehensive services.

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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 439 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.