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While Mother-in-Law has only been at Dragonfly for about one month, it seems a bit early for a full review but so far, things are working out well. Staff is very nice and attentive, very clean. Staff takes...
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.
Dragonfly ManorDragonfly Manor is a senior care home in the agricultural town of Webberville in Leroy Township, Ingham County, MI. Our group home setting is approximately 5 miles southeast of Williamson and about 20 miles southeast of Lansing. We are near the junctions of M-43, M-52, and I-96, so...
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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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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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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.
Bella Estates is a warm and caring home that is an amazing example of thoughtful craftsmanship. That same attention to detail is the foundation of the assisted living model. When you walk through the front entrance, you will experience the incredible feeling of family.Our focus is serving our...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, 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.
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.
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.
Nestled on an expansive 30-acre campus, Covenant Village offers the luxury of a country home that’s just three miles from downtown Grand Rapids. An indoor village center includes a pool, spa, sauna and steam room; health club; fellowship center; business, learning, wellness and banking centers;...
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They do a god job. The people are great. The food is great. My loved one gets his bed changed every day. And he is bathed and his clothes are changed every day as well.
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.
Pleasant Manor II AFC, LLC is a residential care home for seniors that is found in the lovely city of Jackson, Michigan which is located in Jackson County. This city, named after former President Andrew Jackson, is full of history and interesting recreational opportunities. Jackson has numerous...
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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
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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
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, 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.
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.
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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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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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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.
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.
Miller's Country Care is a senior assisted living facility located in Jackson, Michigan on Lansing Avenue. While you might think that you can't find southern hospitality in a northern state, we prove you wrong. Our workers are as friendly and hospitable as you'll find in any southern 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Portland, MI

The average cost of senior living in Portland is $3,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carson City, MI with an average of $3,589 per month.

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

Portland, MI
$3,938/mo
$4,126/mo

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

Portland, MI
$3,938/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,938/mo
$4,168/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,749/mo
Private
$3,267/mo
Studio
$4,796/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,363/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,370/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Portland 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: Portland, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typePortland, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,938/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,168/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,047/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Portland, MI:$3,938/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Portland, MI:$4,168/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Portland, MI:$3,047/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Portland, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Portland 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
Portland, MI$5,443/mo$5,258/mo+3.5%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Portland, MI
2024 average cost:$5,443/mo
2023 average cost:$5,258/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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 Portland, 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 Portland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Portland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Portland

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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EHM Assisted Living in Stockbridge, MI

4.4
My mother has been at EHM for several months now. I moved her there from a much larger institution and love the change. EHM is very personal, very caring and very professional. I used to worry all the time when Mom was at the Lutheran Homes because she seemed to be nothing more than room 217. ...
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Portland review score based on 656 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 656 reviews of 194 Portland assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Portland 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

Portland review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Portland, MI194 facilities
8.9
Westphalia, MI19 facilities
7.9
Eagle, MI14 facilities

Review subcategories for Portland 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 656 reviews of 194 Portland assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Portland 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.
Portland, 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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Portland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Portland, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Portland 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 Portland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Portland, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.9%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20.6%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Portland

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