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I love the kind and friendly staff. Great care and wonderful atmosphere. Its clean, beautiful and up to date. Highly recommend.
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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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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This assisted living facility is top notch. Truly a "home" with a lot of amenities.
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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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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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Great staff and very caring. The residents are well cared for and staff try to get everyone involved in games and activities. Food is all home cooked but they do have treats like cookies and brownies at...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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.
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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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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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 sincere thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Prestige Centre. For the past 5 years my loved one has lived in this caring community. I visited multiple times a week and enjoyed getting to know...
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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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Centre is conveniently located in Mt. Pleasant and offers award-winning care in a warm, amenity rich community. Relax and enjoy comfortable apartments and spacious common areas, while experiencing daily life-enrichment activities, home-made meals, housekeeping, and personalized...
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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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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Rehoboth comes from Genesis 26:22 That the Lord as made room for you.Rehoboth is dedicated to serving Alzheimer's,Dementia and Memory Loss specializing personal individualized care.We are a 6 bed Assisted Living Home nestled in the country on 2 acres of country living.Our commitment is to provide...
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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.
Sheldon Meadows Living Center is located in Grand Haven, which is only minutes away from both Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We pride ourselves on making sure that each resident is able to live in a environment where they feel safe and can call home. We firmly believe that we establish the...
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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
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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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults since it opened in 2010. You will experience excellence in...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Gowen, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gowen is $3,923 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MI with an average of $3,382 per month.

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

Gowen, MI
$3,923/mo
$3,812/mo

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

Gowen, MI
$3,923/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,923/mo
$4,025/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,826/mo
Studio
$4,990/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,286/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,311/mo

Senior living costs in Gowen 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: Gowen, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGowen, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,923/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,025/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,505/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gowen, MI:$3,923/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gowen, MI:$4,025/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gowen, MI:$3,505/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gowen, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gowen 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 Gowen, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gowen 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
Gowen, MI$5,265/mo$5,271/mo-0.1%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Gowen, MI
2024 average cost:$5,265/mo
2023 average cost:$5,271/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
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 Gowen, 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 Gowen.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gowen

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gowen

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive. I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Delta Retirement Center in Lansing, MI

5.0
The main reason that we went with this facility was because of the price, the space available, and the flexibility. I would tell others that the care staff at Delta Retirement Center are separate from the facility staff.

Gowen review score based on 548 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 548 reviews of 147 Gowen assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gowen 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

Gowen review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gowen, MI147 facilities
8.4
Greenville, MI184 facilities
7.6
Pierson, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Gowen 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 548 reviews of 147 Gowen assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gowen 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.
Gowen, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Gowen assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gowen assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gowen, 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 Gowen 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 Gowen that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gowen 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 Gowen Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gowen, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gowen 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 Gowen partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gowen, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gowen 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 Gowen communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gowen, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gowen 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 Gowen offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gowen, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gowen

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 Gowen protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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