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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mecosta County, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mecosta County 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 Mecosta County, 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 Mecosta County or another care type is right for you. Browse 119 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mecosta County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mecosta County, MI

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Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
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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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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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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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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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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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
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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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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.
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 Mecosta County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mecosta County is $3,704 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,133 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mecosta County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Mecosta County, MI
$3,704/mo
$4,260/mo
$4,083/mo

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

Mecosta County, MI
$3,704/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,704/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,704/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mecosta County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,522/mo
Studio
$4,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,975/mo

Senior living costs in Mecosta County 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: Mecosta County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMecosta County, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,704/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,639/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,704/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,387/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Mecosta County, MI:$3,704/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Mecosta County, MI:$3,639/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Mecosta County, MI:$3,704/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mecosta County, MI:$3,387/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mecosta County, MI, over time

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

Mecosta County, MIMI stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Mecosta County, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mecosta 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
Mecosta County, MI$5,323/mo$5,417/mo-1.7%
Michigan$5,452/mo$5,284/mo+3.2%
National$5,616/mo$5,314/mo+5.7%
Mecosta County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,323/mo
2023 average cost:$5,417/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,452/mo
2023 average cost:$5,284/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,616/mo
2023 average cost:$5,314/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mecosta County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mecosta County

Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Vista Springs Northview Terrace South in Grand Rapids, MI

4.0
Vista Springs is a nice place, overall! The staff are friendly, attentive, and always willing to help. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the rooms are a nice size for the price. They take great care of the people who live here, and they even have a great meal service.

Mecosta County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mecosta County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mecosta 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 Mecosta County 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 Mecosta County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mecosta County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.8%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mecosta County 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 Mecosta County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mecosta County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mecosta County 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 Mecosta County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecosta County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.9%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.8%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
19.8%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecosta County 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 Mecosta County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecosta County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecosta County 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 Mecosta County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecosta County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
19.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.8%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living, Big Rapids Fields and Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mecosta County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 119 nursing homes facilities near Mecosta County, Michigan. See the full list.
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