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10 Best Nursing Homes in Plainfield, MI

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Photo of Quality Care of Howell
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Everything was wonderful there. Although my sister didn't want to go into an assisted living facility she still loved the treatment she got. My sister could be difficult at times but the staff was always...
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.
Quality Care of Howell is a family operated, assisted living facility licensed as an Adult Foster Care. It was founded by a team of individuals with the tools and background necessary to provide housing, health care and supportive services for individuals who need assistance in their everyday...
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We needed more care and we got a bed at Chelsea. She has been here since March in the memory care unit and we are very happy! They take great care of her here:) 5 on all categories! We are soooo thankful we...
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.
Chelsea Retirement Community, the flagship community of United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC), has been recognized as one of the finest senior living communities in Chelsea and southeastern Michigan since its faithful founding in 1906. You’ll feel the benefits of that legacy the moment...
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After my wife has been at Courtyard Manor for about 10 weeks, I am very pleased with the care she has received. The staff are all kind and caring people, and the menu is much better than I expected.
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellWhere you can minimize moves and age in place in a homelike setting. To provide a lifestyle that enhances the quality of life for each person. To create a secure living environment that encourages, enriches, and fulfills our residents lives.
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Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows
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.
With a town slogan that says, “Every day is an event!” it is easy to believe that there is something fun happening nearly every day in Howell, Michigan; especially at our campus! At The Willows at Howell, our residents can oftentimes be found participating in one of Howell’s many seasonal...
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The staff is very nice. My mom loves it there. Everyone has been very helpful as we have made the transition to assisted living.
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.
The Cortland Howell, a member of the Priority Life Care family, is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community located in the charming city of Howell, Michigan. Designed to cater to a broad range of needs, The Cortland Howell offers both the freedom and support desired by those in...
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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: 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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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: 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
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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, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Plainfield, MI

The average cost of senior living in Plainfield is $4,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $3,644 per month.

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

Plainfield, MI
$4,340/mo
$4,876/mo

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

Plainfield, MI
$4,340/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,340/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,340/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,179/mo
Studio
$4,324/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,608/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,809/mo

Senior living costs in Plainfield 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: Plainfield, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlainfield, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,340/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,907/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,340/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,594/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Plainfield, MI:$4,340/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Plainfield, MI:$3,907/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Plainfield, MI:$4,340/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Plainfield, MI:$3,594/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Plainfield, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Plainfield 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
Plainfield, MI$5,880/mo$5,164/mo+13.9%
Michigan$5,142/mo$4,834/mo+6.4%
National$5,162/mo$4,900/mo+5.4%
Plainfield, MI
2024 average cost:$5,880/mo
2023 average cost:$5,164/mo
Percent change:+13.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,142/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,162/mo
2023 average cost:$4,900/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Plainfield

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Plainfield

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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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.

Balfour Ann Arbor

4.9
We picked this community because of the services, the care, and the food...I will repeat, the food are far superior to the other two assisted-living places she has been in. The apartment itself is better than one of the previous residence. She has a washer and dryer in her studio apartment, and ...
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Plainfield nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainfield nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield 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 Plainfield that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Plainfield, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Plainfield 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 Plainfield Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plainfield, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plainfield 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 Plainfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plainfield, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
27.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Plainfield 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 Plainfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plainfield, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plainfield 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 Plainfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plainfield, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quality Care of Howell, Chelsea Retirement Community and Courtyard Manor of Howell are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Plainfield, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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