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8 Best Nursing Homes in Lawrence, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lawrence nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Lawrence, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Lawrence or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lawrence.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Street Historic District, Vine and Vine Area Historic District.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lawrence, 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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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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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Lawrence, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lawrence is $4,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Watervliet, MI with an average of $4,253 per month.

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

Lawrence, MI
$4,758/mo
$4,653/mo
$4,561/mo

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

Lawrence, MI
$4,758/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,515/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,758/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,450/mo
Studio
$4,967/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

Senior living costs in Lawrence 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: Lawrence, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLawrence, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,758/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,419/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,515/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,669/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Lawrence, MI:$4,758/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lawrence, MI:$4,419/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lawrence, MI:$4,515/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lawrence, MI:$3,669/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lawrence, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lawrence 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
Lawrence, MI$6,072/mo$6,166/mo-1.5%
Michigan$4,813/mo$4,781/mo+0.7%
National$4,809/mo$4,847/mo-0.8%
Lawrence, MI
2024 average cost:$6,072/mo
2023 average cost:$6,166/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,813/mo
2023 average cost:$4,781/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,809/mo
2023 average cost:$4,847/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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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 Lawrence

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lawrence

Brookdale Portage Memory Care

4.0
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 comfortable with her.

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.

Lawrence nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawrence nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawrence, 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lawrence, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lawrence 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 Lawrence Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lawrence, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawrence 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 Lawrence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawrence, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawrence 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 Lawrence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawrence, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Glen Assisted Living, River Ridge Retirement Village and Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lawrence, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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