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Assisted living costs in Elmer average about $4,164 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 130 communities in Elmer. Our detailed directory has 766 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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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
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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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.
Best Home Care Hickory Lane is a place made specifically for caring for the elderly. The seniors that live in the facility are cared for very well by the educated and trained staff members. Since there are many ways for the elderly to get out and about in the area, they will find that living at...
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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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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: 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, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Elmer, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elmer is $4,164 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yale, MI with an average of $3,869 per month.

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

Elmer, MI
$4,164/mo
$4,178/mo
$4,194/mo

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

Elmer, MI
$4,164/mo
U.S. national average
$4,752/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,164/mo
$4,430/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,467/mo
Studio
$4,676/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,367/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,589/mo

Senior living costs in Elmer 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: Elmer, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmer, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,164/mo$4,285/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,430/mo$4,665/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living$3,300/mo$3,802/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Elmer, MI:$4,164/mo
Michigan:$4,285/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Elmer, MI:$4,430/mo
Michigan:$4,665/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Elmer, MI:$3,300/mo
Michigan:$3,802/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elmer, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elmer 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elmer, MI$5,211/mo$5,779/mo-9.8%
Michigan$5,309/mo$5,179/mo+2.5%
National$5,374/mo$5,126/mo+4.8%
Elmer, MI
2024 average cost:$5,211/mo
2023 average cost:$5,779/mo
Percent change:-9.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,309/mo
2023 average cost:$5,179/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,374/mo
2023 average cost:$5,126/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elmer, 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 Elmer.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elmer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elmer

Northwood Meadows in Cass City, MI

5.0
The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment is very nice! It's comforting to know that she is somewhere safe!

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!

The Pines of Burton

5.0
The Pines of Burton is the perfect setting for my mom. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and smells nice. She loves her apartment which we decorated with her own furnishings so it is very nice and homey. I have dined there with my mom and the food is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and attentive staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and dedication of the staff in various communities, such as Devonshire Retirement Village, Sugarbush Manor, and Living Waters Buell Lake, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel comfortable and well-cared for.
Engaging activities and socialization opportunities. Residents enjoy a range of activities and outings at communities like Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, creating a sense of community and keeping them active and engaged.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently note the cleanliness and upkeep of facilities like Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Vista Springs Washington Place, making for a comfortable and pleasant living environment.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals are a highlight at several communities, with residents at Charter Senior Living of Davison, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Vassar Comfort Care commenting on the quality and individualized accommodations made for dietary needs.
Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Families appreciate the transparency and openness of staff at communities like Devonshire Retirement Village, Charter Senior Living of Davison, and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring everyone is informed and concerns are addressed promptly.
Secure and comfortable living spaces. Residents feel safe and secure at communities like American House Hampton Village, Oasis of Clio Assisted Living, and Charter Senior Living of Davison, allowing them to relax and enjoy their living experience
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Elmer review score based on 207 family reviews

8.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 207 reviews of 110 Elmer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmer 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

Elmer review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Elmer, MI110 facilities
8.2
Sandusky, MI103 facilities
8.1
Marlette, MI277 facilities

Review subcategories for Elmer 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 207 reviews of 110 Elmer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elmer 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.
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Cleanliness
4.2
3.9
Friendliness
4.3
4.0
Care services
4.1
3.6
Staff
4.2
3.9
Meals & dining
3.9
3.5
Activities
3.9
3.5
Value for cost*
3.9
3.6
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Elmer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmer, 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 Elmer 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 Elmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.5%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.7%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.2%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.3%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.5%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.8%
52.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elmer 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 Elmer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.3%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.7%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmer 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 Elmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
41.2%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
37.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
36.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.4%
17.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmer 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 Elmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmer 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 Elmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
30.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.5%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.8%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
35.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.7%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
15.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.5%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elmer

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