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9.8
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49 reviews
9.8
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49 reviews
5 star
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I came to WLAL after a his fracture and rehab. I was not comfortable going home alone yet. Good Dec continued op Rehab. Everyone has been very helpful and kind. Facility is beautiful clean and well...
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 White Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Whitehall, 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...
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9.7
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49 reviews
9.7
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49 reviews
5 star
80%
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16%
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4%
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The care services are better now that my loved one is so limited and needs full care in all areas. When he had a little more capability, they over estimated his abilities more. The care services rating is...
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 Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, 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...
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9.5
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16 reviews
9.5
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16 reviews
5 star
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3 star
6%
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6%
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Reed City Fields gives you such a warm welcome the moment you walk in the door. My grandmother recently moved into this facility and she has had nothing but great things to share with our family. From the...
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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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1414 Floor plans available
9.2
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23 reviews
9.2
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23 reviews
5 star
74%
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22%
3 star
4%
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Excellent office people, they are great at answering questions. They have many events for residents to participate in, my Mom loves it there.
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.
Residents in the Independent Living portion of our community have a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Kitchens are fully equipped and utilities are covered (cable and Internet service). Monthly rates include restaurant style dining, weekly housekeeping services, social and...
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66 Floor plans available
8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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33 reviews
5 star
43%
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30%
3 star
12%
2 star
6%
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9%
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All I can really say. Is that it was a really hard transition for my dad to commit to and the staff in Spring Lake went above and beyond to make the experience very easy answering all of our questions and...
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.
We know it isn't easy finding the right senior living situation for elderly parents in Spring Lake, Michigan. American House Spring Lake presents the best solutions in senior care. Our convenient location allows for easy visits from Muskegon, Grand Haven and other communities along Lake Michigan....
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8.0
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2 reviews
8.0
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2 reviews
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The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working...
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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6.0
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9 reviews
6.0
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9 reviews
5 star
33%
4 star
11%
3 star
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Mom started in the independent area and has her memory impairment increased staff identified a move to the memory care was necessary and shortly after offered me a private room for more supervision and a...
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.
Welcome to Robbinswood Northcrest Campus, where professional care and personal caring meet. We balance autonomy with supervision for each resident and work to make sure care extends beyond just health. Robbinswood Northcrest Campus is designed, staffed and maintained to best meet the needs and...
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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.
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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.
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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
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.
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5 star
33%
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0%
3 star
33%
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34%
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This assisted living facility is top notch. Truly a "home" with a lot of amenities.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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This is from my perspective...however since my 96 year old mother is checking herself out Friday...against my wishes...she would give a different point of view. She wanted to go home and took very little...
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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Chestnut Fields provides the very best in retirement living with a focus on independent and personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  The unique "Town Square" concept features an interior streets cape complete with...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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I had an amazing experience there with my mother. She was there for a respite stay. We went away on a short vacation and was really worried about my mother being home alone so we brought there for 3 weeks....
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.
Seminole Shores Living Center is a beautiful licensed assistant living center located in North Shores, Michigan. We offer cozy studio and one bedroom apartments, equipped with all utilities, a nightstand, blinds, and much more. Residents are free to bring personal items such as chairs, lamps...
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.

Cost of assisted living in Pentwater, MI

The average cost of senior living in Pentwater is $3,565 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,108 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Pentwater, MI vs. nearby cities

Pentwater, MI
$3,565/mo
$3,536/mo
$3,591/mo

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

Pentwater, MI
$3,565/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,565/mo
$3,565/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,092/mo
Studio
$4,968/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,807/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,434/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Pentwater over time

Pentwater, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Pentwater, 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 Pentwater.

What families are saying about assisted living in Pentwater

Recent reviews for assisted living in Pentwater

The Oaks in Muskegon, MI

4.8
The memory care unit was amazing. I don't have much to draw from for the rest of the facility. I can tell you some of the residents living there seemed friendly and happy enough. If I were in the market for a facility to age in place and wanted to stay within the city they would be first on my ...
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American House Spring Lake

5.0
Highly recommend.

DaySpring Assisted Living in Muskegon, MI

5.0
Our experience with DaySpring Assisted Living has been a very good one! The facility is clean and well kept, the people are friendly, and they take good care of the people who live here.

Pentwater review score based on 79 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 79 reviews of 29 Pentwater assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pentwater 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

Pentwater review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Pentwater, MI29 facilities
7.8
Hart, MI45 facilities
7.7
Shelby, MI38 facilities

Review subcategories for Pentwater 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 79 reviews of 29 Pentwater assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Pentwater 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.
Pentwater, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Pentwater assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pentwater assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pentwater, 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 Pentwater 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 Pentwater that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pentwater, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.8%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.9%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pentwater 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 Pentwater Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pentwater, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.8%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pentwater 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 Pentwater partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pentwater, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Pentwater 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 Pentwater communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pentwater, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pentwater 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 Pentwater offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pentwater, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Pentwater

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 Pentwater protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 36 assisted living facilities near Pentwater, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Pentwater, Michigan are White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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