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Best Nursing Homes in Ann Arbor, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 6 nursing homes in Ann Arbor, MI using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MI
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Ann Arbor, MI. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Ann Arbor, MI. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Ann Arbor, MI. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

Glacier Hills, a CCRC
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Ann Arbor (King)
116
Facility 116
MI AVG 74
Rank #84 / 430
29.3%
Facility 29.3%
MI AVG 74
Rank #112 / 119
-60%- -33%-
$0
Facility $0
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #1 / 143
19
Facility 19
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #35 / 142
6.3
Facility 6.3
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #96 / 142
-34-
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 39
Rank #672 / 703
Benjamin Mckinnon
$23.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $23.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MI AVG $15.8M
Rank #12 / 141
$11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MI AVG $5.6M
Rank #16 / 141
48.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 48.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MI AVG 39%
Rank #93 / 141
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Regency At Bluffs Park
NH
AL
Ann Arbor
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 74
Rank #206 / 430
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
MI AVG 74
Rank #33 / 119
+24%
4.17
Facility 4.17
MI AVG 4.30
Rank #55 / 140
-2%-3%
$26.9k
Facility $26.9k
MI AVG $87.6k
Rank #101 / 143
48
Facility 48
MI AVG 33.5
Rank #107 / 142
9.6
Facility 9.6
MI AVG 5.2
Rank #136 / 142
565-
21
Facility 21
MI AVG 39
Rank #515 / 703
Duane Gray
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $15.8M
Rank #68 / 141
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG $5.6M
Rank #75 / 141
52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MI AVG 39%
Rank #81 / 141
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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 Regency at Bluffs Park

Regency at Bluffs Park is an assisted living community for seniors seeking both long-term care and short-term sub-acute rehabilitative services. Nestled within a state-of-the-art facility adorned with modern-living amenities in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Regency at Bluffs Park stands as a beacon of high-quality care and compassionate support.
Here, residents are enveloped in an environment where personalized care takes center stage, orchestrated by a team of highly qualified, dedicated, and empathetic professionals. Focused attention and innovative best practices are at the heart of our approach, ensuring that each individual’s unique needs are met with unwavering commitment. At Regency at Bluffs Park, the promise of superior care intertwines with the comforts of modern living, creating a space where well-being flourishes and lives are enriched.

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Balfour Ann Arbor

2830 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Overview of Balfour Ann Arbor

Clarendale Ann Arbor, formerly known as Balfour Ann Arbor, is an award-winning retirement community in Ann Arbor, MI, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its boutique-hotel-style setting, the community ensures older adults live the best of their later years comfortably. Restaurant-style dining, household services, and scheduled transportation are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free living. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care.

Pet companionship, sensory-rich activities, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and stay active. A heated indoor pool, a game room, gardens, and walking paths also ensure residents can lounge and connect with their surroundings. Surrounded by healthcare providers, banks, shops, parks, and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. With its high standards of care and top-notch amenities, this retirement community is a leading choice for senior living in Michigan.

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Overview of Glacier Hills

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is the home base for Glacier Hills, a 62-bed certified care facility built primarily for short-term recovery and medical rehabilitation. The financial department processes resident accounts using typical billing methods, accepting private pay alongside Medicare insurance. The surrounding geographic territory carries a Walk Score of 46, meaning the immediate neighborhood offers a quieter environment where a few minor tasks can be completed on foot, though most transit requires a car.

Floor operations across the 62 certified beds focus primarily on short-term post-hospital therapy tracks, keeping the average resident stay to approximately 22 days. The on-site crew manages fundamental household logistics, including regular room cleaning, building maintenance, and daily meal preparation, to ensure an orderly healthcare environment. These domestic routines run concurrently with clinical health tracking and physical rehabilitation schedules to support individuals through their recovery timelines.

Private and semi-private sleeping quarters connect directly to central common lounges and dedicated spaces designed for family visits. Internal schedules combine these personal assistance tasks with basic administrative oversight to maintain a consistent routine throughout the week. Because internal capacities and therapy programs can adjust over time, the administrative staff routes detailed operational questions directly through the main office.

Prospective residents can arrange an interview to inspect the rehabilitation layouts, verify the average 22-day transition schedules, and evaluate the local driving setups.

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Overview of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ann Arbor

Welcome to Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ann Arbor, a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. With a dedication to clinical excellence and comprehensive rehabilitation services, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation supports senior residents requiring hospital-level acuity, facilitating their journey back to the comforts of home. The cutting-edge medical treatment, personalized comfort, and unwavering compassion is seamlessly embodied within the confines of Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Centers.
At Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Ann Arbor, the commitment to holistic well-being and restorative care forms the cornerstone of an environment where individuals can embark on a path to renewed vitality and independence. Spanning across multiple convenient locations, Optalis Health & Rehabilitation guarantees unparalleled access to a wealth of expertise, extensive experience, and an array of resources, setting a precedent that transcends expectations.

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Overview of Care and Rehabilitation Center at Glacier Hills

Care and Rehabilitation Center at Glacier Hills is a nursing home in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that provides comprehensive rehabilitative and nursing care services. The home serves residents recovering from acute medical events as well as those managing chronic conditions that require skilled nursing support. Rehabilitation is a major focus of the facility, with services for personalized clinical care to help residents regain independence and function.

The center supports a range of rehabilitation needs through its therapy and medical services. Daily nurse staffing averages 1 hour and 54 minutes per resident. Registered nurses provided 1 hour and 4 minutes of direct care, while licensed practical nurses contributed 1 hour and 35 minutes. This level of staffing can support residents throughout the day.

The facility is located in a neighborhood with a Walk Score of 46. Some services are within walking distance, but residents and visiting family members will generally need transportation to reach many locations. For those planning visits or needing to arrange local services, the somewhat walkable neighborhood offers a residential setting with access to some nearby resources.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Ann Arbor, MI

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 nursing home care?

Yes — Michigan Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 6 nursing homes in Ann Arbor, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Ann Arbor, 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 Ann Arbor, 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 nursing homes in Ann Arbor, 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.