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10 Best Nursing Homes in South Lyon, MI

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Nursing Homes Facilities near South Lyon, MI

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Photo of Cambrian Assisted Living and Memory Care South Lyon
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8.7
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Honestly I would give every category a 5 except the food, I would probably give that a 4. What stood out the most is it's a very clean facility with very friendly and attentive staff. I would recommend this...
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.
Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to insuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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9.5
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47 reviews
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I liked the fact that the front desk had someone working there 24 hours a day and that the front desk staff knew who you were. I liked that they had outdoor spots you could use when you were there.
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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77 Photos available
9.5
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115 reviews
9.5
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115 reviews
5 star
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I like how the staff care about the residents and take time to interact with them. I like that each bldg houses residents who are on the same level of care. Activities are geared toward residents' ability so...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
We are a specialty care community, specializing in Alzheimer's, dementia care and the alert but frail senior. We offer 4 secured buildings and house 80 residents, each building can accommodate 20 residents. Ashley Court provides a continuum of care an accommodates all stages of...
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9.3
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41 reviews
9.3
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41 reviews
5 star
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I would recommend them. The employees are very helpful as are the people that live there. We chose them because it was close to family and the cost.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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1515 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.2
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42 reviews
9.2
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42 reviews
5 star
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38%
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Good facility...but pricey, so "we" have high expectations. Our resident does NOT have dementia but even so the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Advocate! Advocate! Advocate! On behalf of your loved...
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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Photo of Brighton Comfort Care
77 Photos available
8.3
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35 reviews
8.3
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35 reviews
5 star
54%
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23%
3 star
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Hampton Manor of Brighton, everyone I encountered was very friendly and seemed eager to help. Everything was clean. The staffing level in the memory unit, in my opinion, was inadequate. Having been a full...
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.
Brighton Comfort Care Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior assisted living community. With a passion for care and hospitality, the staff here dedicates time to assisting and spending time with residents. At this upscale and all-inclusive community, residents here can relax, feel at home,...
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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
43%
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38%
3 star
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Overall my mom is pretty happy there. It is expensive, but based on the experience we have had so far, I would recommend them to other families. There is a decent amount of activities that is resident...
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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This place is simply amazing because of the wonderful staff, caring on site management, wonderful food service, incredible activities staff and remarkable PT. Granted they are at times understaffed as is...
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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Novi, Michigan! Located near beautiful Pavilion Shore Park, Twelve Oaks Mall, and a variety of fun places to dine, our residents never want for opportunities to explore the surrounding community. For those who stay on our campus, our Life Enrichment Team...
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I moved mom to Medilodge in Milford, and I rated them a 4 1/2 as no one is perfect. It's a very nice facility and great care, the staff is friendly. The food is not so good, but I'm not sure if it is because...
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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Every imaginable option is here.  At Abbey Park at Mill River, its your choice!Rental retirement living in our brand-new community in Lyon Township includes housekeeping and linen service, daily continental breakfast, lunch and much, much more:A vibrant, active lifestyle offering a full...
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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.
Since 1987, we have built a solid reputation for providing high-quality and state-licensed compassionate care. Each of our four buildings is a CARF-accredited program designed to offer residents a more home-like setting that also provides state-of-the-art, in-house clinical services. We serve...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in South Lyon, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Lyon is $5,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Howell, MI with an average of $4,568 per month.

Nursing homes costs in South Lyon, MI, vs. nearby cities

South Lyon, MI
$5,611/mo
$5,439/mo
$5,794/mo

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

South Lyon, MI
$5,611/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,634/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,611/mo

Nursing homes costs in South Lyon, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,311/mo
Studio
$5,578/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,737/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,780/mo

Senior living costs in South Lyon 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: South Lyon, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Lyon, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,611/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,565/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,634/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,459/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
South Lyon, MI:$5,611/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
South Lyon, MI:$4,565/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South Lyon, MI:$5,634/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Lyon, MI:$4,459/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in South Lyon, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in South Lyon 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
South Lyon, MI$6,270/mo$5,774/mo+8.6%
Michigan$5,481/mo$5,361/mo+2.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
South Lyon, MI
2024 average cost:$6,270/mo
2023 average cost:$5,774/mo
Percent change:+8.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,481/mo
2023 average cost:$5,361/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in South Lyon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in South Lyon

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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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Glacier Hills, a CCRC in Ann Arbor, MI

4.3
It has been good but challenging. My mom seems happy there but at [age removed} there is always something. She doesn't care for the new menus as they don't always have an option that she likes. But I give them a 5 because of [name removed], the resident liaison. The reason for the care services ...
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South Lyon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lyon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Lyon 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 South Lyon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lyon 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 South Lyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
35.7%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lyon 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 South Lyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lyon 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 South Lyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lyon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cambrian Assisted Living and Memory Care South Lyon, StoryPoint Novi and Ashley Court of Brighton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near South Lyon, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near South Lyon, Michigan. See the full list.
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