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9.8
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Great care given to my dad. Friendly and helpful to all of us. Room/apartment very nice a quite spacious. Easy access to our dad any time.
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.
At Briarwood, a Leisure Living Community in Allegan, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is...
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9.5
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51 reviews
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51 reviews
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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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11 reviews
9.2
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IT is a very peaceful atmosphere and yes we would absolutely, recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!...
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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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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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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: 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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Merson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Merson is $4,462 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fennville, MI with an average of $4,027 per month.

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

Merson, MI
$4,462/mo
$4,652/mo

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

Merson, MI
$4,462/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,462/mo
$4,665/mo

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

Studio
$4,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,925/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,725/mo

Senior living costs in Merson 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: Merson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerson, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,462/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,665/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,641/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Merson, MI:$4,462/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Merson, MI:$4,665/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Merson, MI:$3,641/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Merson, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Merson 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
Merson, MI$5,735/mo$5,834/mo-1.7%
Michigan$4,957/mo$4,615/mo+7.4%
National$4,973/mo$4,631/mo+7.4%
Merson, MI
2024 average cost:$5,735/mo
2023 average cost:$5,834/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,957/mo
2023 average cost:$4,615/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merson, 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 Merson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merson

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.

Merson review score based on 86 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 86 reviews of 8 Merson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merson 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

Merson review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Merson, MI8 facilities
8.4
Gobles, MI16 facilities
9.4
Bloomingdale, MI5 facilities

Review subcategories for Merson 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 86 reviews of 8 Merson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merson 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.
Merson, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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Merson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merson, 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 Merson 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 Merson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merson, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merson 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 Merson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merson, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merson 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 Merson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merson 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 Merson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merson 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 Merson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merson

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 Merson protect seniors.
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Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and Kauhale Otsego are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merson, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near Merson, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Merson, Michigan are Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, River Ridge Retirement Village and StoryPoint Portage. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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