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10 Best Nursing Homes in Hartford, MI

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I've been here one year and am so very happy with everyone. The meals and activities are super. All staff are very kind and helpful. Everyone is so helpful and do enjoy the many super and fun activities.
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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The staff and faculty at River ridge are incredible! They are very kind and compassionate and treat you like family they go above and beyond. It's one of the nicest places I've ever been to.
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 River Ridge, a Leisure Living Community in South Haven, Michigan, where our residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can cozy up to the fireplace in the winter or relax outside in the pavilion on a warm summer day. Our community offers independent living,...
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44 Floor plans available
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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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The people that work there are all very caring and friendly. They do a really good job with activities and keeping the residents engaged. I would like there to be better communication about things going on...
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 Maple Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Paw Paw, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living...
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We have found the staff to be very caring and helpful. We live close so we are very involved and visit almost daily. The only negative would be the quality of food. It does not seem to come hot or look...
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.
Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an assisted living community located in the peaceful village of Lawton, Michigan. This beautiful and close-knit community is the perfect location for anyone looking for a comfortable and secure place to live.Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an...
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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, 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
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: 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
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: 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.
Photo of Caretel Inns of Lakeland
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Hartford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Hartford is $4,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fennville, MI with an average of $4,224 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Hartford, MI, vs. nearby cities

Hartford, MI
$4,653/mo
$4,758/mo

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

Hartford, MI
$4,653/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,653/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,653/mo

Nursing homes costs in Hartford, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,217/mo
Studio
$5,345/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,756/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,795/mo

Senior living costs in Hartford 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: Hartford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHartford, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,653/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,653/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,653/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,632/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Hartford, MI:$4,653/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Hartford, MI:$4,653/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hartford, MI:$4,653/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hartford, MI:$3,632/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Hartford, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Hartford 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Hartford, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Hartford 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
Hartford, MI$5,732/mo$6,050/mo-5.3%
Michigan$4,863/mo$4,778/mo+1.8%
National$4,970/mo$4,817/mo+3.2%
Hartford, MI
2024 average cost:$5,732/mo
2023 average cost:$6,050/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,863/mo
2023 average cost:$4,778/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,970/mo
2023 average cost:$4,817/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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 Hartford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Hartford

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.

River Ridge Retirement Village in South Haven, MI

5.0
I have yet to meet one bad employee, they are so good to us. I have lived here over 12 years in independent Living and just recently assisted living.

Caretel Inns of St. Joseph

5.0
We were treated with such sincerity from the Sales Advisor, [name removed], and the entire team during the entire process that I can’t thank them enough. My Mom is finally settled in and we have peace of mind.

Hartford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hartford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hartford, 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 Hartford 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 Hartford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
17.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hartford 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 Hartford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.9%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hartford 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 Hartford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Hartford 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 Hartford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hartford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Hartford 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 Hartford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hartford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Glen Assisted Living, River Ridge Retirement Village and Provision Living at St. Joseph are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Hartford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 26 nursing homes facilities near Hartford, Michigan. See the full list.
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