Best Nursing Homes in Michigan

Ideally located in the proximity of four out of five Great Lakes, Michigan is a scenic state that offers many waterfront opportunities, alongside convenient transportation systems and rich agricultural heritage. The city is also home to many nursing homes, providing residents with comprehensive care and state-of-the-art amenities for a more comfortable lifestyle. Depending on the community’s size, level of care, type of accommodation, and amenities provided, nursing care approximately costs $10,570 for a semi-private room and $11,467 for a private room. Affordable living expenses, favorable taxes, and age-friendly amenities accompany residents as they live their golden years without worries.

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Holland Home Breton Woods Rehabilitation & Living Centre
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Grand Rapids
58
No
-
44
HEETHUIS, SARA
-
$6,742,426.00
$3,256,947.00
48.3%
42.80
5/5
5.7731
5/5
5/5
5/5
-
73.6%
IHM Senior Living Community
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Monroe
58
No
-
40
SAINT THERESE COMMUNITIES
1 Bed
$11,908,364.00
$5,350,490.00
44.9%
50.10
5/5
5.0515
5/5
5/5
5/5
-
86.7%
Porter Hills Village
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Grand Rapids
39
No
-
1
UNITED METHODIST RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC.
Private Rooms
$15,265,447.00
$9,676,918.00
63.4%
38.20
5/5
4.9375
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
94.4%
Beacon Hill At Eastgate
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Grand Rapids
29
No
A+
51
ALLEN, KIM
-
$20,260,872.00
$7,349,873.00
36.3%
22.20
5/5
5.9380
5/5
5/5
2/5
1
84.8%
Chelsea Retirement Community
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Chelsea
85
No
-
13
UMRCPH, INC.
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
$23,440,224.00
$15,589,880.00
66.5%
79.30
5/5
4.4901
5/5
4/5
5/5
-
96.7%
St. Ann’s Home
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Hospice Care

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Grand Rapids
55
No
A+
25
CARMELITE SISTERS OF THE DIVINE HEART OF JESUS
Studio / 1 Bed / Private Rooms
$8,719,617.00
$5,482,605.00
62.9%
48.30
5/5
5.0732
5/5
4/5
3/5
-
88.6%
West Oaks Senior Care & Rehab Center
SNF

24/7 care needed

Detroit
102
No
-
59
GARDNER, ROSEMARY
Private Suites
$12,449,419.00
$4,290,881.00
34.5%
96.50
5/5
4.3856
5/5
3/5
4/5
-
85.2%
Medilodge of Wyoming
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Wyoming
80
No
-
41
-
-
$11,578,209.00
$3,605,026.00
31.1%
74.60
5/5
3.8299
5/5
3/5
4/5
-
94.5%
Friendship Village – Kalamazoo
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Kalamazoo
57
Yes
A+
7
CAIN, TIMOTHY
1 Bed / 2 Bed
$19,844,200.00
$10,647,570.00
53.7%
46.70
5/5
5.7170
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
76.5%
Medilodge of Okemos
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Okemos
100
No
-
16
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
$11,572,851.00
$3,877,018.00
33.5%
88.60
5/5
4.5631
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
83.6%
Holland Home Raybrook Campus
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Grand Rapids
101
No
-
41
CHRISTIAN LIVING SERVICES
-
$24,236,603.00
$12,067,832.00
49.8%
87.50
5/5
5.0160
3/5
5/5
5/5
-
86.9%
Freedom Village
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Holland
39
Yes
A+
68
LEVATO, STEVEN
1 Bed / 2 Bed
$24,886,211.00
$9,342,992.00
37.5%
24.70
4/5
5.8679
4/5
4/5
3/5
-
73.4%
Maple Manor of Wayne
SNF

24/7 care needed

Wayne
59
Yes
-
40
EVANGELISTA, MARCUS
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
$8,546,597.00
$2,698,880.00
31.6%
38.40
4/5
5.6213
4/5
4/5
3/5
-
71.9%
Medilodge of Holland
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Holland
77
No
-
2
-
-
$10,742,855.00
$3,737,339.00
34.8%
72.90
4/5
3.9843
4/5
4/5
3/5
1
91.8%
Iron County Medical Care Facility
SNF

24/7 care needed

Crystal Falls
200
No
-
11
COUNTY OF IRON
Private Rooms
$16,943,949.00
$10,056,714.00
59.4%
110.60
4/5
4.9333
4/5
4/5
2/5
-
57.6%
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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.

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.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 315 - 413 / 527 - 870 / 859 - 1,158 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Independent Living Assisted Living
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Porter Hills Village

3600 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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.

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.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

Type of Care Available

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Located in the charming town of St. Clair Shores, MI, Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods is a distinguished community providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Dedicated to compassionate, high-quality healthcare, the community prioritizes each resident’s well-being and dignity through innovative and personalized care. The beautifully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments offer both comfort and convenience, with options to meet a range of individual needs.

Residents can choose from various dining options and participate in activities that nurture their physical, mental, and spiritual health. Whether gathering for a meal or taking part in community events, residents enjoy a strong sense of connection and engagement. With a full schedule of enriching programs, each day brings fresh opportunities for enjoyment and personal growth. From day trips and outings to memory-focused programs, the community is vibrant with engaging activities. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to celebrate life and create a fulfilling and lively experience for everyone.

Overview of Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods

Located in the charming town of St. Clair Shores, MI, Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods is a distinguished community providing exceptional assisted living and memory care services. Dedicated to compassionate, high-quality healthcare, the community prioritizes each resident’s well-being and dignity through innovative and personalized care. The beautifully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments offer both comfort and convenience, with options to meet a range of individual needs.

Residents can choose from various dining options and participate in activities that nurture their physical, mental, and spiritual health. Whether gathering for a meal or taking part in community events, residents enjoy a strong sense of connection and engagement. With a full schedule of enriching programs, each day brings fresh opportunities for enjoyment and personal growth. From day trips and outings to memory-focused programs, the community is vibrant with engaging activities. Every detail is thoughtfully designed to celebrate life and create a fulfilling and lively experience for everyone.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care Hospice Care
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Nestled in the heart of Linden, MI, Charter Senior Living of Linden offers exceptional care in a scenic, peaceful setting, specializing in assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays, the community provides personalized care plans designed to meet each resident’s unique needs. Residents can enjoy a selection of spacious floor plans including studios, private one-bedroom apartments, and semi-private two-bedroom options, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and welcoming home.

The exceptional community promotes an active and vibrant lifestyle with its wide range of amenities, including a wellness and fitness center, full-service salon, and inviting courtyard gardens. Residents can also enjoy three daily meals, weekly housekeeping, and regular wellness checks. With an engaging activities program, personalized attention, and a team dedicated to enhancing every resident’s well-being, Charter Senior Living of Linden offers a truly enriching living experience.

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Linden

Nestled in the heart of Linden, MI, Charter Senior Living of Linden offers exceptional care in a scenic, peaceful setting, specializing in assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays, the community provides personalized care plans designed to meet each resident’s unique needs. Residents can enjoy a selection of spacious floor plans including studios, private one-bedroom apartments, and semi-private two-bedroom options, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and welcoming home.

The exceptional community promotes an active and vibrant lifestyle with its wide range of amenities, including a wellness and fitness center, full-service salon, and inviting courtyard gardens. Residents can also enjoy three daily meals, weekly housekeeping, and regular wellness checks. With an engaging activities program, personalized attention, and a team dedicated to enhancing every resident’s well-being, Charter Senior Living of Linden offers a truly enriching living experience.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Three Meals Per Day

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Parking Available

Types of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Medilodge of Wyoming in Grand Rapids offers long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services, as well as adaptive healthcare options for maximum independence and comfort. For those requiring specialized care, the facility also provides IV and infusion therapy, respite care, and wound care treatments.

Transportation is made easy with Medilodge of Wyoming’s VA-contracted facility, and residents can enjoy plenty of outings to stay active and engaged. The dining options at the Medilodge of Wyoming are exceptional as well. Experienced chefs prepare savory and exquisite flavors that are sure to delight residents every day, punctuated by the airy atmosphere of the facility that is perfect for healing and rejuvenation.

Overview of Medilodge of Grand Rapids

Medilodge of Wyoming in Grand Rapids offers long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services, as well as adaptive healthcare options for maximum independence and comfort. For those requiring specialized care, the facility also provides IV and infusion therapy, respite care, and wound care treatments.

Transportation is made easy with Medilodge of Wyoming’s VA-contracted facility, and residents can enjoy plenty of outings to stay active and engaged. The dining options at the Medilodge of Wyoming are exceptional as well. Experienced chefs prepare savory and exquisite flavors that are sure to delight residents every day, punctuated by the airy atmosphere of the facility that is perfect for healing and rejuvenation.

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Pentatech Drive, Zeeland, MI, is the reliable senior living community of Riley’s Grove by StoryPoint Group Community that features assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and well-lit accommodations, the community strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy their personal moments without worries. Riley’s Grove doubles its efforts to ensure residents flourish and make the most out of their best years with top-tier care and assistance from a trustworthy and friendly team.

Experience the retirement of your dreams by doing the things you love, whether it’s a relaxing alone time or a lively moment with friends. Revel with special dining options to meet dietary restrictions and satisfy cravings. Riley’s Grove is a great place for seniors to meet new people and gain meaningful experiences with its serene setting and inviting community.

Overview of Riley’s Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care

Residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Pentatech Drive, Zeeland, MI, is the reliable senior living community of Riley’s Grove by StoryPoint Group Community that features assisted living and memory care. With its cozy and well-lit accommodations, the community strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy their personal moments without worries. Riley’s Grove doubles its efforts to ensure residents flourish and make the most out of their best years with top-tier care and assistance from a trustworthy and friendly team.

Experience the retirement of your dreams by doing the things you love, whether it’s a relaxing alone time or a lively moment with friends. Revel with special dining options to meet dietary restrictions and satisfy cravings. Riley’s Grove is a great place for seniors to meet new people and gain meaningful experiences with its serene setting and inviting community.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living Memory Care
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Set amidst the peaceful neighborhood of Belleville, MI, CedarWoods Assisted Living & Memory Care is a dependable senior living community, offering exceptional assisted living and memory care services. The community provides residents a comfortable living space with a variety of well-designed floor plans to choose from, combined with inviting and cozy common areas. Residents are provided with various assistance, including support with daily living activities to make their lives more comfortable and easier.

The community offers an array of fun and engaging activities designed to help residents build strong relationships, learn new things, and make more meaningful experiences. A range of desirable amenities are offered, such as on-site medical services, health and wellness features, salon, cinema, lounge, and a chapel for a complete living experience. Delicious meals are also provided to ensure residents always eat healthy and right on time.

Overview of CedarWoods Assisted Living & Memory Care

Set amidst the peaceful neighborhood of Belleville, MI, CedarWoods Assisted Living & Memory Care is a dependable senior living community, offering exceptional assisted living and memory care services. The community provides residents a comfortable living space with a variety of well-designed floor plans to choose from, combined with inviting and cozy common areas. Residents are provided with various assistance, including support with daily living activities to make their lives more comfortable and easier.

The community offers an array of fun and engaging activities designed to help residents build strong relationships, learn new things, and make more meaningful experiences. A range of desirable amenities are offered, such as on-site medical services, health and wellness features, salon, cinema, lounge, and a chapel for a complete living experience. Delicious meals are also provided to ensure residents always eat healthy and right on time.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Bickford of Midland presents a warm and welcoming home for its assisted living and memory care residents. It boasts its professional caregivers who are dedicated to cultivating a lifestyle of independence that enables residents to thrive. The cozy home offers a holistic environment supported by a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its assisted living seniors, making it an ideal place to call a new home.

An assisted living with memory care community expects Bickford’s management to promote its residents’ independence while receiving full daily support, housekeeping, transportation, specialized assisted living activities, individualized memory care training, and medication management.

Overview of Bickford of Midland

Bickford of Midland presents a warm and welcoming home for its assisted living and memory care residents. It boasts its professional caregivers who are dedicated to cultivating a lifestyle of independence that enables residents to thrive. The cozy home offers a holistic environment supported by a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living for its assisted living seniors, making it an ideal place to call a new home.

An assisted living with memory care community expects Bickford’s management to promote its residents’ independence while receiving full daily support, housekeeping, transportation, specialized assisted living activities, individualized memory care training, and medication management.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Memory Care
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Manoogian Manor

15775 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48154

Priding itself in the respect and dignity of their service, Manoogian Manor is an excellent choice for seniors to retire in. One of the things that make Manoogian Manor stand out is that it is proud to be a nonprofit home to 60 residents. They provide comprehensive and personalized care plans that make life easier for their residents, despite their limited mobility.

This facility has proven itself to be deserving of the 2023 Best of Senior Care and Best Senior Living Facility in Livonia due to its high-end amenities and facilities. Furthermore, activities and events are also done to ensure that the residents are kept engaged and stimulated throughout their retirement.

Overview of Manoogian Manor

Priding itself in the respect and dignity of their service, Manoogian Manor is an excellent choice for seniors to retire in. One of the things that make Manoogian Manor stand out is that it is proud to be a nonprofit home to 60 residents. They provide comprehensive and personalized care plans that make life easier for their residents, despite their limited mobility.

This facility has proven itself to be deserving of the 2023 Best of Senior Care and Best Senior Living Facility in Livonia due to its high-end amenities and facilities. Furthermore, activities and events are also done to ensure that the residents are kept engaged and stimulated throughout their retirement.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living Nursing Home Respite Care

Clark Retirement at Franklin  Franklin provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The senior living home aims to nurture new-found relationships by making meaningful connections and making a difference in the lives of its residents. The Life Plan community seeks to create a relaxing atmosphere where residents can feel free in doing whatever they want while maintaining high-quality excellent service. Clark Retirement is where enrichment and improvement happen during your golden years. 

A lot of the services and amenities designed at Clark Retirement are for all residents of different living options, so as to further feel comfortable and secure by living conveniently and purposefully. From spiritual care to restaurant-style dining, or from recreational activities to visiting its very own art gallery– Clark Retirement excels in providing a vibrant lifestyle.

Overview of Clark Retirement at Franklin

Clark Retirement at Franklin  Franklin provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The senior living home aims to nurture new-found relationships by making meaningful connections and making a difference in the lives of its residents. The Life Plan community seeks to create a relaxing atmosphere where residents can feel free in doing whatever they want while maintaining high-quality excellent service. Clark Retirement is where enrichment and improvement happen during your golden years. 

A lot of the services and amenities designed at Clark Retirement are for all residents of different living options, so as to further feel comfortable and secure by living conveniently and purposefully. From spiritual care to restaurant-style dining, or from recreational activities to visiting its very own art gallery– Clark Retirement excels in providing a vibrant lifestyle.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 3-story

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Type of Care Available

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing
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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

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How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews