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10 Best Nursing Homes in Palmer, MI
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Palmer 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 Palmer, 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 Palmer or another care type is right for you. Browse 23 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Palmer.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Plains, Princeton and Gwinn.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Plains, Princeton and Gwinn.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Palmer, MI
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9.2
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13 reviews
I would recommend it if that is the type of facility they needed. We liked the facility and the staff was friendly and welcoming.
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.
Situated in a quiet, wooded area near the shores of Lake Superior, Brookridge Heights is a vibrant senior living community located near Downtown Marquette, the Marquette Ore Dock, and UP Health System Marquette. Wake up every day in a safe, intentionally designed living space. We tend to the...
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9.0
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8 reviews
I liked Transitions with nice facility and all that worked there. I liked [name removed] vision for the facility and care for everyone living there. Only thing that fell short was the lack of personnel to...
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.
Transition Assisted Living is a full-service assisted living community focused on health and wellness. The founders David, Lenore, and Crystal Hayes are committed to adhering to the best quality care while allowing residents to experience new things in life. Our mission is to provide...
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8.5
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5 reviews
They were extremely compassionate and caring with my mother. She was always clean and seemed content. My mother was in memory care and the staff was amazing. I don't use that word lightly. I was updated...
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.
Mill Creek Senior Living is locally owned and operated and offers a full continuum of care from independent living through advanced memory care. We are committed to providing the support seniors need to live the fullest and most satisfying lives while treating them with the respect and dignity...
8.5
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16 reviews
[name removed] came with the energy and encouragement I was looking for. Her passion for care affirmed that this was the facility that best met my mother`s needs. We are looking forward to moving in and...
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.
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
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Palmer, MI
The average cost of senior living in Palmer is $3,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Norway, MI with an average of $3,469 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Palmer, MI vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Palmer
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Palmer
Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette, MI
5.0
Of all the facilities we toured by far Brookridge was the best. We felt a genuine connection to the community there. From the greeting we received to the end of the tour we saw smiles, eye contact, generosity, sincerity, kindness, and true caring. From [name removed] warm smile and genuine ...
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Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone, MI
4.0
My mom died after five weeks at transitions. I don't really have that long of a duration to evaluate. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, in fact I just did and her father is intending on moving there. I really liked the place and hoped my mom would have been there a lot ...
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Brookridge Heights in Marquette, MI
3.6
The staff was nice, my mom seemed to like everyone who cared for her.
My mom seem to enjoy bingo, she didn't really participate in much else, she was not physically active. I don't really know what else they offered. How could they improve on the food? I'm not sure, she only seemed to enjoy ...
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Palmer nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer, 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 Palmer 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 Palmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Palmer, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.1%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
23.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Palmer 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 Palmer Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palmer, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.1%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palmer 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 Palmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer 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 Palmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer 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 Palmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookridge Heights, Transition Assisted Living and Mill Creek Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Palmer, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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