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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: 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, 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, Residential Care Home
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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.
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
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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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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation is customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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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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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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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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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This facility takes very advanced alzheimer and dementia residents. The country setting is a pleasant environment; lots of gardens, orchards, and flower beds. Multiple Dr and family references gave us...
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.
Beautiful country setting on 11 acres, fruit orchard, vegetable garden, strawberry patch, asparagus, flower gardens from all viewing areas, fresh eggs from our own chickens, coy ponds. There are several seating areas for our residents on the walking paths.Delicious healthy foods30 years...
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My mom loves her “little house” at Buchanan Meadows! She says it feels like home. I think this because this assisted living is very different than others I have seen. Residents are encouraged to do daily...
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.
Our staff is committed to providing just the right amount of support and care without infringing on a resident's independence and privacy. Assistance is offered with dignity and respect so our residents can function as independently as possible. We provide supportive and specialized 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.
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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.
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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...

Cost of assisted living in St Joseph County, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph County is $4,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $3,851 per month.

Assisted living costs in St Joseph County, MI, vs. nearby counties

St Joseph County, MI
$4,338/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph County, MI, vs. state and national averages

St Joseph County, MI
$4,338/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,338/mo
$4,400/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,834/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,756/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,184/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph County 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: St Joseph County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,338/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,400/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,467/mo$3,622/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph County, MI:$4,338/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph County, MI:$4,400/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph County, MI:$3,467/mo
Michigan:$3,622/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Assisted living costs in St Joseph County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in St Joseph County 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
St Joseph County, MI$5,420/mo$5,529/mo-2.0%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,167/mo+2.5%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
St Joseph County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,420/mo
2023 average cost:$5,529/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,167/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in St Joseph County, 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 St Joseph County.

What families are saying about assisted living in St Joseph County

Recent reviews for assisted living in St Joseph County

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Woodland Manor in Elkhart, IN

5.0
Thanks to everyone for taking such good care of my dad. He has said so many positive things. I really appreciate every one of you!

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

St Joseph County review score based on 450 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 450 reviews of 125 St Joseph County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The St Joseph County 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

St Joseph County review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
St Joseph County, MI125 facilities
8.1
Centreville, MI155 facilities
8.1
Three Rivers, MI155 facilities

Review subcategories for St Joseph County 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 450 reviews of 125 St Joseph County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare St Joseph County 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.
St Joseph County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.7
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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St Joseph County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph County, 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 St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
48.8%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.8%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
32.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
26.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Joseph County

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 St Joseph County protect seniors.
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North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, Forest Glen Assisted Living and Chandler Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near St Joseph County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 156 assisted living facilities near St Joseph County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in St Joseph County, Michigan are North Woods Village at Edison Lakes, Forest Glen Assisted Living and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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