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Assisted living costs in Altona average about $3,826 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 123 communities in Altona. Our detailed directory has 1412 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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.

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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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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Country Place Senior Care Center is a nice place, all the staff seems to be very friendly there and they are always willing to answer any questions I have. There is nothing really that I have to say that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When it comes to the very best assisted living locations throughout Mount Pleasant, Michigan, it is time to experience Country Place Senior Care Center. At Country Place Senior Care Center, we aim to offer the very best services and features available at any senior assisted living location. After...
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My brother has been at this facility for 2 years. Since the home was purchased by New Haven I have been very pleased. The staff is always pleasant and helpful and it is clean! He enjoys the meals and his...
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: 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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My sincere thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Prestige Centre. For the past 5 years my loved one has lived in this caring community. I visited multiple times a week and enjoyed getting to know...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Centre is conveniently located in Mt. Pleasant and offers award-winning care in a warm, amenity rich community. Relax and enjoy comfortable apartments and spacious common areas, while experiencing daily life-enrichment activities, home-made meals, housekeeping, and personalized...
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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: 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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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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This assisted living facility is top notch. Truly a "home" with a lot of amenities.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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.
Here at Horizon Senior Living II, we try to make the living experience as much like home as possible. From our caring staff of nurses and assistants to the decorations on the walls, as soon as you walk through the doors, you will get a sense of warmth. We are an elderly care facility that...
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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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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.
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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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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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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We are having a pretty good experience here so far. The people are great and they have really tried to work with us. Our loved one isn't doing so good, but they don't let us give up. We really liked 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.
Northview Manor, established in 1988, is a long term, adult foster care, assisted living facility for the elderly. We are licensed with the State of Michigan. Our family owned and operated facility combines the efforts of a caring support staff with modern conveniences to meet the physical and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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, 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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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.
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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Altona, MI

The average cost of senior living in Altona is $3,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,313 per month.

Assisted living costs in Altona, MI, vs. nearby cities

Altona, MI
$3,826/mo
$3,925/mo
$4,245/mo

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

Altona, MI
$3,826/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,826/mo
$3,906/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,657/mo
Studio
$5,263/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,379/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,697/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,275/mo

Senior living costs in Altona 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: Altona, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltona, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,826/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,906/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,411/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Altona, MI:$3,826/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Altona, MI:$3,906/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Altona, MI:$3,411/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Altona, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Altona 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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Assisted living cost trends in Altona, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Altona 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
Altona, MI$4,965/mo$5,252/mo-5.5%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Altona, MI
2024 average cost:$4,965/mo
2023 average cost:$5,252/mo
Percent change:-5.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,168/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Altona, 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 Altona.

What families are saying about assisted living in Altona

Recent reviews for assisted living in Altona

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive. I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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The Oaks in Muskegon, MI

4.8
The memory care unit was amazing. I don't have much to draw from for the rest of the facility. I can tell you some of the residents living there seemed friendly and happy enough. If I were in the market for a facility to age in place and wanted to stay within the city they would be first on my ...
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Altona review score based on 299 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 299 reviews of 112 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

Altona review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Altona, MI112 facilities
8.4
Lakeview, MI143 facilities
6.5
Mecosta, MI10 facilities

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 299 reviews of 112 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
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.6%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
43.8%
52.4%
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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
42%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.6%
13.7%
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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
8.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
17.3%
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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
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
23.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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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
25.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.9%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
25.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
46%
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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 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 Altona protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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