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We have lived here for 4 months. Everything we need is provided here. The staff is attentive and friendly. If we need something it is provided. I would recommend this place to anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Maple Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Paw Paw, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living...
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9.6
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251 reviews
9.6
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251 reviews
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This is a large, well appointed community with a mixed population ranging from independent to assisted to memory care. Those who are able, or choose to, have many opportunities to engage in daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At StoryPoint Portage, we love our opportunity to serve seniors and their families in this community. Our senior living options are designed to cater to any stage of life, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. We feel so lucky to play a role in each...
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9.3
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48 reviews
9.3
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48 reviews
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I recently toured north woods and I was overwhelmed with how warm and inviting the space and the staff was. We instantly knew this was were my father would feel most cared for and welcome. The staff was...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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I'm very pleased with all the staff at the facility. My in laws are settling in nicely. I don't think we could have found a nicer place
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
PROVISION LIVING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIESLIFE HAPPENS HERE. ENJOY THE MOMENT, ENJOY THE JOURNEY.You can find traditional senior living communities anywhere. Or, you can live better at Provision Living! From distinctive care services and programs to companionship opportunities around every...
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9.0
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55 reviews
9.0
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55 reviews
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Since i wasn't able to actually visit the facility in person i can't answer some of these questions, however, i was very impressed with the website. i have spoken with [name removed] several times & she has...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Sojourner Place offers empathetic care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, just one mile west of Western Michigan University and our residents enjoy all of the recreational, educational and cultural opportunities that the university offers. We offer...
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7.7
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20 reviews
7.7
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20 reviews
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The staff is very kind and attentive. Carla's room is a bit dirty but nothing out of control. Other than that we have not had enough interaction to have an opinion on dining or activities. This is our busy...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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We have found the staff to be very caring and helpful. We live close so we are very involved and visit almost daily. The only negative would be the quality of food. It does not seem to come hot or look...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an assisted living community located in the peaceful village of Lawton, Michigan. This beautiful and close-knit community is the perfect location for anyone looking for a comfortable and secure place to live.Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an...
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Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...
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I can't comment on the activities because I didn't use . What I like most about Vibrant Life is that it is a smaller facility clean and home like. Improve on communication, but I know everyone is over worked...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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Appreciate so many employees here. They are friendly cheerful and very helpful. A place you know you can have help if you needed. Meals may be difficult with so much sodium. Working on that. Transportation...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of assisted living in Almena, MI

The average cost of senior living in Almena is $4,728 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Richland, MI with an average of $4,159 per month.

Assisted living costs in Almena, MI, vs. nearby cities

Almena, MI
$4,728/mo
$4,761/mo
$4,751/mo

Assisted living costs in Almena, MI, vs. state and national averages

Almena, MI
$4,728/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Almena, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,728/mo
$4,815/mo

Assisted living costs in Almena, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,180/mo
Studio
$4,745/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,819/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,682/mo

Senior living costs in Almena vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Almena, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlmena, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,728/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,815/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,720/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Almena, MI:$4,728/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Almena, MI:$4,815/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Almena, MI:$3,720/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Almena, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Almena and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Almena, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Almena have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Almena, MI$5,017/mo$5,799/mo-13.5%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Almena, MI
2024 average cost:$5,017/mo
2023 average cost:$5,799/mo
Percent change:-13.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,168/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Almena, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Almena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Almena

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Bethesda Ranch AFH in Portage, MI

5.0
It's so family oriented facility, where the residents are treated like one of the family. Care is second to none. We liked the smallness and the people that cared for my mother, and also the, country setting on a lake.

Brookdale Portage Memory Care

4.0
I would recommend. We picked this community, for our loved one because of the value for money,[name removed], the marketing director was skilled at answering questions without being pushy. We felt very comfortable with her.

Almena review score based on 126 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 126 reviews of 12 Almena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Almena review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Almena review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Almena, MI12 facilities
8.6
Mattawan, MI17 facilities
8.6
Paw Paw, MI17 facilities

Review subcategories for Almena assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 126 reviews of 12 Almena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Almena resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Almena, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Almena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Almena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Almena, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Almena assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Almena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Almena, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
58.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Almena assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Almena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Almena, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
41.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Almena assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Almena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Almena, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Almena assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Almena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Almena, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Almena assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Almena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Almena, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Almena

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Almena protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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