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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Berrien County, MI

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I must say Forest Glen is much more than I imagined. I was visiting a loved one from out of state. The assisted living rooms are spacious and clean. I was surprised at how spacious. The community area was...
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.
At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...
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They're really excellent at communicating with the family; they're also really invested in the care of my father. They think of things that I wouldn't. You'd think that that would come naturally to people...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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My wife was cared for very well at Caretel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was well equipped with rehab equipment, activities, snack bar,etc. the only negative was that my wife was not...
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.
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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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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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
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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
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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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My mom loves her “little house” at Buchanan Meadows! She says it feels like home. I think this because this assisted living is very different than others I have seen. Residents are encouraged to do daily...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Our staff is committed to providing just the right amount of support and care without infringing on a resident's independence and privacy. Assistance is offered with dignity and respect so our residents can function as independently as possible. We provide supportive and specialized memory care...

Cost of assisted living in Berrien County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Berrien County is $4,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watervliet, MI with an average of $4,253 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berrien County, MI vs. nearby counties

Berrien County, MI
$4,590/mo
$4,456/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berrien County, MI vs. the state and national average

Berrien County, MI
$4,590/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Berrien County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,590/mo
$4,590/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Berrien County, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,100/mo
Studio
$5,688/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,667/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,158/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Berrien County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Berrien County, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Berrien County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Berrien County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Berrien County

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Heritage Point Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care in Mishawaka, IN

5.0
They're very professional. They were very easy to work with going through the admissions process. There was really no other place available that would take my loved one on a really short notice, which we needed due to a life circumstance. They really helped me out a lot, especially the ...
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Buchanan Meadows

5.0
Buchanan Meadows is an incredible place! It is tucked away in a neighbor which helps foster the peaceful, calm & homey ambience. The facility is small and cozy, the staff is warm and welcoming making you feel comfortable from the minute you enter. They (the staff) do a truly wonderful job ...
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Berrien County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berrien County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berrien County, 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 Berrien County 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 Berrien County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Berrien County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Berrien County 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 Berrien County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Berrien County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Berrien County 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 Berrien County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berrien County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Berrien County 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 Berrien County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berrien County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42%
Room service
Room service
8.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berrien County 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 Berrien County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berrien County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Berrien County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Berrien County protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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Forest Glen Assisted Living, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes and StoryPoint Granger are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Berrien County, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 15 assisted living facilities near Berrien County, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Berrien County, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes and StoryPoint Granger. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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