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9.9
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60 reviews
9.9
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From the first day. The care and gentleness provided by our caregivers continues to today. The resident support to my sing-a-longs is truly impressive. I have been able to meet so many wonderful residents...
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.
At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...
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9.6
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I’m extremely pleased with the excellent care my Mom is receiving from Storypoint Saint Joseph. The entire staff is attentive, effective, timely, compassionate, and efficient in every aspect. 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.
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They offer limited Medicaid accommodation, seemingly lacking or in need of improvement for families with a resident needing memory care or with dementia. The staff is very welcoming and there is a lot of...
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
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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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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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sister Lakes, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sister Lakes is $4,252 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watervliet, MI with an average of $4,253 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sister Lakes, MI, vs. nearby cities

Sister Lakes, MI
$4,252/mo
$4,405/mo

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

Sister Lakes, MI
$4,252/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Sister Lakes, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,252/mo
$4,252/mo

Assisted living costs in Sister Lakes, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,200/mo
Studio
$5,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,967/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,650/mo

Senior living costs in Sister Lakes 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: Sister Lakes, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSister Lakes, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,252/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,252/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,457/mo$3,622/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Sister Lakes, MI:$4,252/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sister Lakes, MI:$4,252/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sister Lakes, MI:$3,457/mo
Michigan:$3,622/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sister Lakes, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sister Lakes 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
Sister Lakes, MI$5,393/mo$5,534/mo-2.5%
Michigan$4,627/mo$4,696/mo-1.5%
National$4,539/mo$4,538/mo+0.0%
Sister Lakes, MI
2024 average cost:$5,393/mo
2023 average cost:$5,534/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,627/mo
2023 average cost:$4,696/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,539/mo
2023 average cost:$4,538/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sister Lakes, 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 Sister Lakes.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sister Lakes

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sister Lakes

Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton

4.0
The staff seem to pay attention to my dad's needs. This is an older community, however they do try to keep the building maintained. Dad does not like the food but they do serve a variety of healthy choices. They offer daily activities and they have been encouraging him to participate.

Buchanan Meadows

5.0
Buchanan Meadows is an incredible place! It is tucked away in a neighbor which helps foster the peaceful, calm & homey ambience. The facility is small and cozy, the staff is warm and welcoming making you feel comfortable from the minute you enter. They (the staff) do a truly wonderful job ...
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Brentwood at Niles

4.8
Brentwood is a clean facility. The employees look after the residents pretty well. They clean their room weekly. My uncle does say when he pushes the button he wears he doesn’t feel they come to check on him very quickly. However, overall he is happy there.

Sister Lakes review score based on 39 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 12 Sister Lakes assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sister Lakes 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

Sister Lakes review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Sister Lakes, MI12 facilities
8.4
Dowagiac, MI135 facilities
9.3
Eau Claire, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Sister Lakes 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 39 reviews of 12 Sister Lakes assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sister Lakes 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.
Sister Lakes, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.0
Friendliness
4.8
4.1
Care services
4.7
3.7
Staff
4.7
3.9
Meals & dining
4.5
3.6
Activities
4.4
3.6
Value for cost*
4.1
3.6
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Sister Lakes assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sister Lakes assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sister Lakes, 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 Sister Lakes 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 Sister Lakes that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sister Lakes, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sister Lakes 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 Sister Lakes Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sister Lakes, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sister Lakes 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 Sister Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sister Lakes, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sister Lakes 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 Sister Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sister Lakes, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sister Lakes 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 Sister Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sister Lakes, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sister Lakes

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