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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Lansing, MI

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Lansing, MI

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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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village!Discover a senior living community where relationships are central, and team members work to anticipate your loved one's needs. When your loved one joins Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village, you’ll find individual neighborhoods with a smaller group of...
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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: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in East Lansing, MI

The average cost of senior living in East Lansing is $4,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Leslie, MI with an average of $4,137 per month.

Nursing homes costs in East Lansing, MI, vs. nearby cities

East Lansing, MI
$4,298/mo
$4,315/mo
$4,409/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Lansing, MI, vs. state and national averages

East Lansing, MI
$4,298/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Lansing, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,298/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,298/mo

Nursing homes costs in East Lansing, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,881/mo
Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,236/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,264/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in East Lansing vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: East Lansing, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Lansing, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,298/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,970/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,298/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,047/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
East Lansing, MI:$4,298/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
East Lansing, MI:$3,970/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
East Lansing, MI:$4,298/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
East Lansing, MI:$3,047/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in East Lansing, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in East Lansing 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.

East Lansing, MIMI stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in East Lansing, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in East Lansing 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
East Lansing, MI$5,622/mo$5,384/mo+4.4%
Michigan$5,481/mo$5,361/mo+2.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
East Lansing, MI
2024 average cost:$5,622/mo
2023 average cost:$5,384/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,481/mo
2023 average cost:$5,361/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in East Lansing

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Lansing

Bickford of Okemos

4.5
Very friendly staff who cares about relative as if they are their own. I don't know about food other than Dad complained about it. I think add seasoning. I would recommend them to others looking.

Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso

5.0
I was looking for a place for my mom for quite some time. I visited Welcome Home and fell in love! The homes are beautiful! Once I placed my mom I was pleased to find our that the staff truly care about the elderly. I am beyond happy that I found Welcome Home! My mom is doing very well, ...
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Bickford of West Lansing

5.0
We chose Bickford of West Lansing because we thought it was a very nice facility when we went to visit. My moms room is a little on the smaller side. She loves the food, they are chef prepared meals and what I have been told is that they use all fresh produce which is much healthier. The staff ...
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East Lansing nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Lansing nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Lansing, 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 East Lansing 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 East Lansing that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Lansing 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 East Lansing Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Lansing 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 East Lansing partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
47.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in East Lansing 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 East Lansing communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Lansing, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
47.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Lansing 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 East Lansing offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Lansing, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
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Provision Living at East Lansing, Grandhaven Living Center and Brookdale Delta AL are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Lansing, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 45 nursing homes facilities near East Lansing, Michigan. See the full list.
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