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10 Best Nursing Homes in St Joseph, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a St Joseph 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 St Joseph, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near St Joseph, MI

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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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: 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: 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: 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
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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.
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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: 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.
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
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation is customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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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: 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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in St Joseph, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph is $4,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coloma, MI with an average of $4,253 per month.

Nursing homes costs in St Joseph, MI, vs. nearby cities

St Joseph, MI
$4,605/mo
$4,649/mo

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

St Joseph, MI
$4,605/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,520/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,605/mo

Nursing homes costs in St Joseph, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,817/mo
Studio
$4,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,431/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,156/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph 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: St Joseph, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,605/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,502/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,520/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
St Joseph, MI:$4,605/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph, MI:$4,502/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph, MI:$4,520/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph, MI:$3,605/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in St Joseph, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in St Joseph 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
St Joseph, MI$5,330/mo$5,764/mo-7.5%
Michigan$5,481/mo$5,361/mo+2.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
St Joseph, MI
2024 average cost:$5,330/mo
2023 average cost:$5,764/mo
Percent change:-7.5%
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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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 St Joseph

Recent reviews for nursing homes in St Joseph

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Woodland Manor in Elkhart, IN

5.0
Thanks to everyone for taking such good care of my dad. He has said so many positive things. I really appreciate every one of you!

Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI

5.0
They have just been really good and very caring. The staff is really well trained and professional. We are really very pleased with the experience that we are having at Woodland Terrace.

St Joseph nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.6%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Joseph 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 St Joseph Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.9%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.8%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Joseph 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 St Joseph partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph 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 St Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
29.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Provision Living at St. Joseph, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 164 nursing homes facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See the full list.
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