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8 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Altona, MI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Altona, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Altona or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Altona.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Altona for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 8 assisted living facilities in the Altona area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Reed City, Howard City and Lakeview.
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We have been very pleased with Lakeview Terrace. They quickly became like family and continue to go above and beyond to make mom feel at home.
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.
Welcome to Lakeview Terrace, a Leisure Living Community in Lakeview, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...
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The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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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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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family 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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in a...
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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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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, 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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Cost of assisted living in Altona, MI
The average cost of senior living in Altona is $3,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,133 per month.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Altona
Recent reviews for assisted living in Altona
White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI
5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.
Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living
4.0
The staff are great and mom is happy for the most part. The facility is a smaller community than a lot of places which is perfect for mom. She will complain about the food at times, but I suppose it's hard to please everyone. My only complaint would be the price hike of 12% after the first ...
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Margaret's Meadows in Remus, MI
4.2
The owner is very nice and kind. This is a nice small place for your loved one if this is what you are looking for. It is quiet and it is a lovely small place to look into. I would recommend this community for you or your loved one. So far so good, it took a while for my loved one to transition ...
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Altona review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 7 Altona assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Altona 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
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Review subcategories for Altona 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 34 reviews of 7 Altona assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Altona 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.Altona, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.8
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Altona assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altona assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altona, 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 Altona 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 Altona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altona, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
51.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
32.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
29.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
14.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Altona 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 Altona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altona, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
50.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
40.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altona 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 Altona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altona, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
39%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Altona 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 Altona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altona, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
41%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
34.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altona 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 Altona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altona, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
47.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
45.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
28.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
44.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Altona
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Altona protect seniors.
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Hathaway Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care, Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living and Big Rapids Fields are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Altona, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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