Page 31 of Best Assisted Living in Michigan

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 449 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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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Michigan Masonic Home
AL
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Alma
124
Facility 124
MI AVG 66
Rank #42 / 340
No
67
Facility 67
MI AVG 37
Rank #45 / 436
--A+11
14
Facility 14
MI AVG 8
Rank #246 / 312
1.3
Facility 1.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #153 / 312
-
Westgate Living Center
AL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Ironwood
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 66
Rank #226 / 340
No
76
Facility 76
MI AVG 37
Rank #23 / 436
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-5
5
Facility 5
MI AVG 8
Rank #142 / 312
1.0
Facility 1.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #123 / 312
-
Clark Retirement at Keller Lake
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Grand Rapids (East Paris)
182
Facility 182
MI AVG 66
Rank #11 / 340
Yes
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 37
Rank #229 / 436
1 Bed / 2 Bed-A+----
Straits Area Senior Living Community
AL
RC
St. Ignace
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 66
Rank #191 / 340
Yes
37
Facility 37
MI AVG 37
Rank #210 / 436
---3
25
Facility 25
MI AVG 8
Rank #288 / 312
8.3
Facility 8.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #312 / 312
-
Brookdale Ann Arbor
AL
MC
Ann Arbor
82
Facility 82
MI AVG 66
Rank #113 / 340
Yes
58
Facility 58
MI AVG 37
Rank #79 / 436
1 Bed / 2 Bed--5--Brookdale Place Of Ann Arbor, LLC
Tustin House
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Tustin (Sherman Township)
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 66
Rank #295 / 340
No
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 37
Rank #419 / 436
---3
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 8
Rank #88 / 312
0.7
Facility 0.7
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #106 / 312
Tustin House LLC
The Ridge at Goodrich
AL
IL
MC
Goodrich
20
Facility 20
MI AVG 66
Rank #238 / 340
Yes
49
Facility 49
MI AVG 37
Rank #130 / 436
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-4
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 8
Rank #58 / 312
0.3
Facility 0.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #62 / 312
Ridgeline Goodrich, LLC
Aquinata Hall
AL
Grand Rapids (Michigan Oaks)
45
Facility 45
MI AVG 66
Rank #197 / 340
No
18
Facility 18
MI AVG 37
Rank #332 / 436
Private Rooms--3
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 312
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Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Green Houses at Rivertown
AL
Detroit (Rivertown - Warehouse District)
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 66
Rank #237 / 340
No
80
Facility 80
MI AVG 37
Rank #17 / 436
Apartments--4
0
Facility 0
MI AVG 8
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #1 / 312
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Green Houses At Rivertown
Brentwood at Niles
AL
MC
RC
Niles
80
Facility 80
MI AVG 66
Rank #115 / 340
Yes
85
Facility 85
MI AVG 37
Rank #8 / 436
-
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 12
Rank #113 / 264
-4
14
Facility 14
MI AVG 8
Rank #246 / 312
3.5
Facility 3.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #280 / 312
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Overview of Tustin House

Nestled in 5 beautiful wooded acres of land in Tustin, MI, Tustin House is a classic senior living community, offering premiere assisted living, memory care, respite care, and rehabilitation services. The community fosters a home-like atmosphere and peaceful living spaces, overlooking the stunning views of the surrounding wildlife for a relaxing living or healing environment. Residents are provided with all the care and support they need to live fully, including a 24/7 team availability, on-site pharmacy services, on-site medical care, and personalized care plans tailored to their needs.

Residents are provided access to a variety of engaging activities and daily exercise classes that are designed to enhance cognitive and physical abilities and promote social interaction for a full, connected lifestyle. The community also offers delicious homemade meals to ensure they always eat good and feel good. Here, residents enjoy a stimulating environment that helps them maintain independence while receiving additional support during their retirement journey.

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Overview of Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Green Houses at Rivertown

Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Green Houses at Rivertown provides assisted living in Detroit, MI. With 21 beds, it is a smaller setting where staff and residents get to know each other, and it may suit someone who needs help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, or medication while living in an apartment.

Apartments are the available housing option, giving each resident a dedicated living unit within the community. In the Rivertown Warehouse District neighborhood, a Walk Score of 80 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of The Ridge at Goodrich

The Ridge at Goodrich is an assisted living community in Goodrich, Michigan, that offers personal care and memory care. As a newly opened community with only one year of operational experience, it can accommodate up to 20 older adults. Assistance with activities of daily living, housekeeping, and meals are also offered to enrich residents’ daily living. The community also provides a specialized memory care program to assist those living with dementia and other memory-related conditions.

Social events and wellness programs promote interactions and help residents live actively. The community also features a single-story setting, ensuring residents can rest comfortably. Its surrounding area is also slightly walkable, as reflected in its Walk Score of 49, allowing residents to reach nearby amenities on foot. The Ridge at Goodrich also welcomes pets, allowing residents to bring small animal companions.

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Overview of Westgate Living Center

Westgate Living Center provides nursing home, assisted living, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Ironwood, Michigan. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock, while nursing home care covers both long term care and short term rehabilitation. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication.

Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief for someone living with serious illness. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. For a family that needs short term support while the primary caregiver is away or recovering, respite care may make Westgate a good fit.

With 34 beds, Westgate is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services support residents working toward recovery, and caregiver education gives family caregivers information they can use when supporting a resident. Dietary services, hospice care, and palliative care are also available.

A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time assigned to each resident, and Atrium Ironwood operates Westgate Living Center.

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Overview of Straits Area Senior Living Community

​​With a 48-bed capacity, Straits Area Senior Living Community provides assisted living and respite care in St. Ignace, MI. The community can also accommodate those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia with an advanced memory care program. Moreover, residents have access to care around the clock, with licensed nurses and CNAs on-site, supported by 24-hour staffing.

A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car. Additionally, transportation is provided for scheduled group outings, allowing residents to attend those activities without arranging their own ride. Meals are also served in a restaurant-style dining arrangement, and special diets are available for residents with dietary requirements. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing older adults to bring a small animal companion.

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Overview of Michigan Masonic Home

Michigan Masonic Home is a 124-bed care facility on Wright Avenue in Alma, Michigan, that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Owned and operated under the Michigan Masonic Home name, the building accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments to cover resident costs. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, allowing visitors to handle some errands on foot.

The building currently runs at 52 percent occupancy, with 64 residents using the available beds. The average length of stay is 134 days, showing that the daily routine serves a combination of short-term post-hospital recovery and continuous long-term residential care. To manage daily medical needs, the floor staff logs about 3 hours and 51 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which breaks down to 1 hour and 32 minutes from registered nurses and 2 hours and 33 minutes from nurse aides.

Families researching local placement options can find open beds and flexible timing for admissions due to the current capacity level. The main office can be reached to ask about room availability, double-check insurance details, or arrange an in-person walkthrough of the building. Coordinators are also available to help guide you through the initial paperwork and medical intake requirements.

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Brookdale Ann Arbor

2190 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Overview of Brookdale Ann Arbor

Nestled in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Brookdale Ann Arbor provides customized assisted living and memory care services for seniors looking for a little more care with a lot more luxury. The community offers a fun, engaging calendar of events and activities, allowing residents to explore their passions or discover new ones in a pet-friendly environment with restaurant-style dining and opportunities to build new social circles, all with easy access to nearby shopping and restaurants.

Assisted living residents receive help with daily tasks like personal grooming and medication management, while memory care focuses on creating a personalized experience that empowers residents with a sense of meaning and purpose. When residents move into the memory care community, their world often opens up with new relationships and activities tailored to their needs. The community’s active social program includes book clubs, fitness classes, card games, and specialized activities for memory care residents, like poetry slam and gardening. Residents savor restaurant-style dining with seasonal, healthy menu options, including their own suggestions and family recipes. By combining personalized care with an engaging, luxurious lifestyle.

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Aquinata Hall

153 Lakeside Dr. Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Overview of Aquinata Hall

Conveniently located in the lively neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI, Aquinata Hall is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can maintain their independence without worries with exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, so residents can live to their potential.

Dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness, a variety of engaging activities and exciting events are conducted. Mealtimes also promote social interactions while satisfying dietary needs with well-balanced dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its supportive and friendly setting.

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Overview of Brentwood at Niles

Brentwood at Niles offers assisted living, Memory Care, and Respite Care in Niles, MI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory Care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while Respite Care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of assisted living and Memory Care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time because care can continue within the same community; Respite Care can also suit a family seeking short-term support. Brentwood at Niles has 80 beds. Pets are allowed, which lets a resident continue living with a pet.

Weekly outings include trips to local restaurants, shopping trips, and outdoor activities, giving residents planned opportunities to dine out, shop, and spend time outdoors. Hospice Coordination helps arrange hospice services for a resident who needs them. A Walk Score of 85 / 100 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. GAHC3 Niles MI ALF TRS Sub operates Brentwood at Niles.

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Overview of Clark Retirement at Keller Lake

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI, Clark Retirement at Keller Lake is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care for their unique needs around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A variety of entertainment options, including fun games and local trips, are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy, chef-prepared meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is surrounded by lush green spaces where residents can walk and relax, creating the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

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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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Assisted Living in Michigan at a glance

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: 37/ 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: 66The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Michigan. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 449 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.