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Last Updated: 12/26/25
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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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.
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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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.
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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...
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.
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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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, 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.
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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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We were very, very fortunate in finding Sue's Loving Care as a special place for my mom. Superb staff. Excellent communication with the family. Truly a "home away from home." The little things, every...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Our home away from home cares for six adults specializing in Alzheimer's, dementia, and challenging behaviors. We're staffed 24/7 with qualified, loving caregivers that give your loved one the care and support that you yourself would give. It's just like home because it is home.By placing your...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Ionia County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ionia County is $4,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson City, MI with an average of $3,589 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ionia County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Ionia County, MI
$4,061/mo
$4,245/mo
$3,970/mo

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

Ionia County, MI
$4,061/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Ionia County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,061/mo
$4,259/mo

Assisted living costs in Ionia County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,873/mo
Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$4,910/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,424/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,407/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Ionia County 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: Ionia County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIonia County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,061/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,259/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,303/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ionia County, MI:$4,061/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ionia County, MI:$4,259/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ionia County, MI:$3,303/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ionia County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ionia County 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
Ionia County, MI$5,546/mo$5,312/mo+4.4%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Ionia County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,546/mo
2023 average cost:$5,312/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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 Ionia 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 Ionia County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ionia County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ionia County

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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Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Prestige Way in Holt, MI

5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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Ionia County review score based on 695 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 695 reviews of 184 Ionia County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ionia County 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

Ionia County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Ionia County, MI184 facilities
8.6
Ionia, MI11 facilities
8.9
Saranac, MI26 facilities

Review subcategories for Ionia County 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 695 reviews of 184 Ionia County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ionia County 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.
Ionia County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Ionia County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ionia County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ionia 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 Ionia 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 Ionia County 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
46.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ionia 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 Ionia County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ionia County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.8%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ionia 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 Ionia County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ionia County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ionia 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 Ionia County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ionia County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ionia 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 Ionia County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ionia County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.2%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ionia 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 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 Ionia County protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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