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I would recommend. We picked this community, for our loved one because of the value for money,[name removed], the marketing director was skilled at answering questions without being pushy. We felt very...
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.
Seniors who require specialized memory care can get the extra safety and security they need in our comfortable, homelike setting just about 20 minutes from Kalamazoo. Our customized programs provide loving care and meaningful interaction by a specially trained staff to help our residents maintain...
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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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I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.
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.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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We love it…a very caring environment and community. Very accommodating and friendly. Mom is happy and very well cared for. The Sisters are a very caring community and very welcoming. I recommend it...
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.
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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My wife was cared for very well at Caretel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was well equipped with rehab equipment, activities, snack bar,etc. the only negative was that my wife was not...
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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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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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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 father is receiving the best care right now! The nurses just seem to really care and are committed to their job and have affection for each person they interact with.
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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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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My mother was at Riverview for 3 months. Having advanced Alzheimers, she required lots of care. I visited daily and saw and heard first hand the care she and others received. To a person, everyone was...
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.
A beautiful Country setting.
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I have lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with...
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.
LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Fennville, MI) — LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its...
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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
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.
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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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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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 would recommend this community. Being in this area it was very convenient to get to. The staff bent over backwards to make the community a homey experience for my loved one and the other residents.
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.
Serenity Homes- WestSerenity Home - West is an assisted living community located in Holland, MI. The city of Holland is a small town of about 33,000 people in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. Holland is a quiet, coastal town close to Lake Michigan, stores and local shops. Residents can enjoy going...
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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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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, 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.
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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.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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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.
The fact that you're reading this means you're probably thinking about a nursing home, for either yourself or someone you love. Do you know what your options are? In today's healthcare environment, you have far more choices than ever. We offer skilled nursing services ... and routine help with...
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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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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 nursing homes in Decatur, MI

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coloma, MI with an average of $4,253 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur, MI vs. nearby cities

Decatur, MI
$4,399/mo
$4,468/mo
$4,758/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur, MI vs. the state and national average

Decatur, MI
$4,399/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur vs. other types of senior living

$4,353/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,399/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Decatur, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,817/mo
Studio
$4,930/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,671/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,102/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Decatur over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Decatur

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Decatur

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.

Decatur nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, 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 Decatur nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Decatur that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Decatur, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.7%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.7%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.9%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Decatur nursing homes

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 Decatur Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Decatur, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.9%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.9%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Decatur nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decatur, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decatur, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decatur, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
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