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Assisted living costs in Eaton County average about $4,106 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 228 communities in Eaton County. Our detailed directory has 2829 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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Photo of Drews Place of Hillsdale
77 Photos available
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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.
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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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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
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 aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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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: 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.
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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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Cost of assisted living in Eaton County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Eaton County is $4,106 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springport, MI with an average of $3,933 per month.

Assisted living costs in Eaton County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Eaton County, MI
$4,106/mo
$4,482/mo

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

Eaton County, MI
$4,106/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

Assisted living costs in Eaton County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,106/mo
$4,323/mo

Assisted living costs in Eaton County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,036/mo
Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$5,093/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,529/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,418/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,263/mo

Senior living costs in Eaton County 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: Eaton County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEaton County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,106/mo$4,258/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,323/mo$4,630/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$3,317/mo$3,757/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Eaton County, MI:$4,106/mo
Michigan:$4,258/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Eaton County, MI:$4,323/mo
Michigan:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Eaton County, MI:$3,317/mo
Michigan:$3,757/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Assisted living costs in Eaton County, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Eaton County 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.

Eaton County, MIMI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Eaton County, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Eaton County 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
Eaton County, MI$5,337/mo$5,312/mo+0.5%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,167/mo+2.5%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Eaton County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,337/mo
2023 average cost:$5,312/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,167/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Eaton County, 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 Eaton County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Eaton County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Eaton County

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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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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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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Eaton County review score based on 634 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 634 reviews of 210 Eaton County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Eaton County 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

Eaton County review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Eaton County, MI210 facilities
8.6
Charlotte, MI11 facilities
8.1
Potterville, MI22 facilities

Review subcategories for Eaton County 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 634 reviews of 210 Eaton County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Eaton County 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.
Eaton County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.9
3.7
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Eaton County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eaton County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eaton County, 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 Eaton County 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 Eaton County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.5%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.6%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Eaton County 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 Eaton County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.9%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Eaton County 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 Eaton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.5%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.5%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Eaton County 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 Eaton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.5%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
30.5%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eaton County 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 Eaton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Eaton County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.9%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.2%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.6%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
39%
47%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Eaton County

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 Eaton County protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sensations Memory Care Residence, Independence Village of Grand Ledge and Grandhaven Living Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Eaton County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 228 assisted living facilities near Eaton County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Eaton County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sensations Memory Care Residence and Independence Village of Grand Ledge. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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