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Assisted living costs in Alma average about $4,520 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 180 communities in Alma. Our detailed directory has 2191 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Pleasant, Carson City and Ithaca.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

Alma Assisted Living Facilities | 2191 Reviews

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Photo of Community Village
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Shared room size is comfortable. Personal closets in each bedroom allow for ample space for clothes and supplies. Cable television service is included. My father, the resident at Community Village, often...
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.
Photo of Living Waters Buell Lake
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[name removed], director of, is very experienced. She is compassionate, at the same time, following all the laws/ rules for Hippa. I highly recommend Living Waters Buell Lake to others looking.
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.
Brand New in the Fall of 2020 Living Waters Buell Lake is a modern Assisted Living Facility located in the peaceful, beautiful and conveniently located country side of Northern Genesee County. This Home sits overlooking Buell Lake and is within a 10 to 20 minute drive of Frankenmuth, Birch Run,...
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Mom is getting great care. Staff is friendly and manager as well as nurse is very engaging and really do care. Mom’s only complaint is that she doesn’t like the food. She is a picky eater so I am sure it is...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and participating in...
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The staff was great and did everything they could to accommodate my Dad. He was only there for a couple of weeks and didn't participate in an activity because of his health.
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.
Photo of The Brook of Portland
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5 for all, except food. I prepare my own food in my apartment. Due to food restrictions I can not eat some of the food on the menu. However, the Thanksgiving Day and Easter Sunday meals were great, 5+. Yes,...
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.
Photo of The Indigo at Lansing
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I'm so thankful this place was recommended to us. They got a lift for him and got him up a few times, pureed his food for him, staff was always very attentive with him and they even kept his roommate out...
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.
Photo of Brookdale Meridian MC
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The amazing level of friendly enthusiasm. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Meridian to other families based on the experience so far!
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.
At our community in Haslett, Mich., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at every stage. Memory care services in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment is the unique contribution we can make to your loved one’s well-being...
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Photo of Majestic Care of Flushing Assisted Living
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Majestic was excellent for the four she was there before passing. That would be a 5 for the overall experience. Yes, we would recommend Majestic Care of Flushing Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Oasis of Clio Assisted Living and Memory Care
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The staff is friendly and helpful, the food looks good, the rooms are nice, no complaints. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
We are a family style community in the heart of Clio where we believe seniors should enjoy their life. We offer private studio apartments where we provide a full spectrum of care from our assisted living community, our transitional community, and our memory care community. We also participate...
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Photo of Red Cedar Lodge Senior Living
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Good size room and close. The staff was very nice and supportive. Several activities and games and also a prayer chapel. Beauty Salon and outdoor patio.. Food was average.
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.
At Red Cedar Lodge Senior Living, we pride ourselves on offering a range of assisted living and memory care services that set us apart from the rest. We bring a resort-style experience to everyday life, where our residents are free to enjoy themselves, forge meaningful connections, and pursue...
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Photo of Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth
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They have up to 5 activities residents can engage in throughout each day Monday-Friday. The staff have all been very friendly and helpful and my person there loves the food. They do a wonderful job...
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.
There truly is no place like home but at Covenant Glen, of Frankenmuth, we do everything possible to bring the comforts of home to our residents. Covenant Glen first opened in 2014 and is home to members of the Frankenmuth, Vassar, and surrounding areas. Our all-inclusive community provides...
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Photo of Big Rapids Fields
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We have a 1 bedroom, the rooms CD are large, you feel like you have your own place. The staff are friendly, get you out for meals and activities. It's nice they can set their own temperature for their room....
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 Haslett Pointe Senior Living
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Any questions or concerns that I had were answered/addressed quickly. There are a couple of nice outdoor areas where residents can enjoy the nice weather.
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.
Our community, located in Haslett, Mich., about 20 minutes from Lansing, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals and fun outings. Haslett offers the warmth...
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Photo of Delta Retirement Center
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The staff is very friendly. Sometimes they come around more than you pay them for. Which is not a bad thing. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
A staple in the community since 1989, you can tell that Delta Retirement Center is a family-owned organization by the culture we have cultivated over the years.Our one story community includes spacious studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a living, dining, and...
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Not enough care givers. They don't seem to let different shifts know what is going on. I was total that my mom would receive PT and memory care activities, so far have not seen anything!
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.
From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...
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This is an awesome place. Such a loving and caring staff. They took care of my father right up to his last breath. Words could never express our gratitude.
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.
Our mission is to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those living with dementia and their families.Stone Lodge provides a secure and stimulating, lodge-like living environment. Our purpose is to provide quality of life and maximize individual strengths and capabilities by offering a...
Photo of Margaret's Meadows
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Overall it's great so far. Staff has been very good so far as well. There's always lots of food & good overall experience this far.
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.
Margaret's Meadows specializes in providing memory and long term care and is conveniently located in central Michigan, only a few miles from the picturesque Mt. Pleasant and Lake Isabella. Margaret's Meadows prides itself on its clean and safe environment -one where the residents will feel at...
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Photo of Coleman Fields Assisted Living and Memory Care
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My mother lives here, Amazing staff and facility. Very loving and caring, to residents and all of us family members. Go out of their way to make us comfortable and have everything we may need. l am very...
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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Midland King's has nice grounds and friendly staff members. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. It is an older building so not as spacious as some...
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.
Gracious care in a beautiful settingKing’s Daughters Home is a beautifully designed senior living community offering assisted living in Midland, MI as well as nursing services. Since 1947, seniors and their families have trusted our devoted staff to provide attentive, holistic care in a...
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My wife is in the memory care unit at Shields Comfort Care and I am beyond appreciative of the care she receives there. I never have to worry if she is ok. She loves the food and especially loves the...
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 Brookdale Midland (MC)
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We have had the best experience with Brookdale Midland. They have been wonderful with my mother in law, helping her adjust. They are on top of everything. The staff is very proactive. The food is great. The...
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.
Live well at any ageLife should feel good, and our community in Midland, MI can help you live your best life, worry free. Our peaceful campus is conveniently situated close to U.S.10 making it easily accessible for residents and families. Our community supports both assisted living and memory...
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I could never have found a better place to put my mama! All the staff are absolutely wonderful and they deserve to be noticed! I tell them all how thankful i am for them daily. I never thought the day would...
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.
Prestige Place To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 684 Ann Arbor Trail Clare, MI 48617 Facility License: AL180290931 Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Memory Care About Prestige Place LifeHOUSE Prestige Place is the place in Clare, Michigan that offers the best care...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The ease of being able to visit my loved one and the staff being responsive to the residents that needed assistance stand out to me. The...
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.
Photo of Bickford of Saginaw Township
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My mother in law got a one bedroom here. Beautiful place, nice staff. Something she and her family was the 30 day period at move in where they had to manage her medications, even though she was doing it for...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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I grew up in Owosso Michigan, I currently live in Bend Oregon. My parents remained in Owosso, despite trying to urge them to move closer to my sister who lived in Rockford, Illinois or myself. They were in...
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.
There truly will be no place like home like The Meadows. We will strive to do everything possible to bring the comforts of home to our future residents. Our community will provide everything a home offers as well as amenities, activities, and services. We are passionate about providing a loving...

Cost of assisted living in Alma, MI

The average cost of senior living in Alma is $4,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Louis, MI with an average of $4,520 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alma, MI, vs. state and national averages

Alma, MI
$4,520/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Alma, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,520/mo
$5,953/mo

Assisted living costs in Alma, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,266/mo
Studio
$4,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,347/mo

Senior living costs in Alma vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alma, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlma, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,520/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,953/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Alma, MI:$4,520/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Alma, MI:$5,953/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Alma, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alma, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Alma.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alma

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alma

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Gross AFC #3 in Clio, MI

5.0
They are good providors and take really good care! They were my first choice and are a good value. It's clean and they are friendly. They do a great job. I wish we could go back!

Alma review score based on 485 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 485 reviews of 180 Alma assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alma review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alma review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Alma, MI180 facilities
8.2
St. Johns, MI243 facilities
8.3
Mount Pleasant, MI113 facilities

Review subcategories for Alma assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 485 reviews of 180 Alma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alma resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alma, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
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3.4
Friendliness
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Care services
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Alma assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alma assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alma, 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 Alma assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alma, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.1%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alma assisted living

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 Alma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alma, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.8%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alma assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alma, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Alma assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alma, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.8%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alma assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alma, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alma

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alma protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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