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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
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.
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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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My mother is now at EHM. She was at a much larger, much fancier facility and was not doing well there. EHM is small, homey, and very, very personal. Mom is improved and I believe it is because of the care...
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.
EHM Assisted LivingEHM Assisted Living is a residential care home located in the bubbly city of Stockbridge, Michigan in Henry County. In this city, there is a Clark community park and Gardner Park, which makes it a good location for the seniors to have picnics sometimes or get fresh air. Due to...
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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.
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, 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.
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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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.
Serenity Home - NorthSerenity Home - North is an assisted living community located in Marne, MI. The city of Marne is a small town in Ottawa County, northwest of Grand Rapids. Marne is a quiet town in Wright Township with a few shops and small stores. Residents can enjoy going out for walks,...
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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
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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.
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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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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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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
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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: 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
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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
50%
54.5%
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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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Sensations Memory Care Residence, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Provision Living at East Lansing are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Portland, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 226 assisted living facilities near Portland, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Portland, Michigan are Sensations Memory Care Residence, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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