Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living in Jackson
Assisted Living in Jackson
Overview of Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care
Highland Assisted Living and Memory Care is an affordable senior home in Jackson, promotes quality care and compassionate support. The home-like setting encourages a family-like lifestyle with an unmatched level of hospitality offered to each unique individual with personal needs. The compassionate care staff ensures the celebration and honor of each unique individual in a nurturing atmosphere. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands.
The lifestyle at Highland is person-centered, encouraging its residents to pursue their interests with daily support. Its personalized care plans include daily health checks and medication management, housekeeping, ADLs, scheduled activities, specific care programs, and comprehensive nursing services.
Mike McElroy, Owner and Administrator at Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care, is dedicated to serving residents and staff with a hands-on approach. An MSU graduate with degrees in Turf Grass Science and Agronomy, Mike purchased Highland in 2006 and finds fulfillment in enriching residents' lives daily alongside his team.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Population served
About this community
Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care is legally operated by North Star Management Group, Inc..
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-storey
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Types of Care at Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care
Inspection History
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) conducts unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure long-term care facilities comply with state health codes.
3 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Michigan average: 5 visits/inspections
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Latest inspection
5 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Michigan average: 8 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care
The most recent inspection on October 9, 2025, found the facility in substantial compliance with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed mixed results, with the July 18, 2023, inspection citing deficiencies related to meal recordkeeping, ventilation issues, unverified dish sanitization temperatures, undated food items, and unsafe storage of cleaning chemicals. No fines, enforcement actions, or complaint investigations were listed in the available reports. Prior inspections, including the original licensing in 2006, found the facility compliant with regulations. The recent clean inspection suggests improvement since the earlier cited issues.
Compare Assisted Living around Jackson The information below is reported by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
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2.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Jackson's city center to Highland Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.54 miles to nearest hospital (Center For Family Health Downtown Campus)
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