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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Elmwood, MI

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Assisted living costs in Elmwood average about $4,190 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 161 communities in Elmwood. Our detailed directory has 1321 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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This facility is absolutely beautiful and it is a 6 bedroom home. One of the things that I like is every time that I have been there to visit that they have 2 staff members if not more tending to the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Western Hills Living is located in Flint city and Genesee County MI. They are a family owned and operated Memory and residential care home that believes and understands firsthand what it means to be faced with these difficult decisions. The home and its surroundings are serene, peaceful and...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Smaller community and that was good. The care my loved one received was great. The value we got was great. The communication was not really that great but did improve towards the end. I would recommend...
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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Our mother lived at Nottingham Place in Midland, MI during her final month of life. We regret not moving her here sooner. The care she received was wonderful, tailored specifically to her needs, and...
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.
Nottingham Place is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful modern community of Midland, Michigan. Our retirement senior living residence is designed with the special physical needs of your senior loved ones in mind, and includes memory loss, Alzheimers and dementia care. We know...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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: 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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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
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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 Olson Manor
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.

Cost of assisted living in Elmwood, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elmwood is $4,190 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otter Lake, MI with an average of $3,939 per month.

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

Elmwood, MI
$4,191/mo
$4,302/mo
$4,455/mo

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

Elmwood, MI
$4,191/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,191/mo
$4,470/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,509/mo
Private
$6,500/mo
Studio
$4,951/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,627/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,650/mo

Senior living costs in Elmwood 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: Elmwood, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmwood, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,191/mo$4,353/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,470/mo$4,767/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,473/mo$3,859/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood, MI:$4,191/mo
Michigan:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood, MI:$4,470/mo
Michigan:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood, MI:$3,473/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elmwood, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elmwood 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
Elmwood, MI$5,183/mo$4,930/mo+5.1%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Elmwood, MI
2024 average cost:$5,183/mo
2023 average cost:$4,930/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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 Elmwood, 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 Elmwood.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elmwood

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elmwood

Serene Gardens of Imlay City

4.3
I would recommend Angela's House to others for their loved ones. This appears to be a newer community. The food is really good here. The community is accommodating to the residents and family's requests. The staff were okay to work with if the family had questions or concerns about our loved ...
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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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Comfortable and clean facilities. Several reviews mention the cleanliness and comfort of the facilities at different communities, such as Midland King's Daughters Home, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring residents have a cozy and well-maintained living envi ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff at various communities, including Independence Village of Midland, Charter Senior Living of Davison, and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, creating a welcoming atmosphere for residents and their families.
Variety of engaging activities. Many reviews mention the wide range of activities that residents enjoy at communities like Charter Senior Living of Davison, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Independence Village of Midland, providing opportunities for socialization and personal growth.
Attentive and responsive caregivers. Several families share their appreciation for the attentiveness and responsiveness of caregivers at communities such as Cranberry Park of Clio Assisted Living, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, ensuring residents' needs are met in ...
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Diverse dining options. Residents and their families express satisfaction with the quality and variety of dining experiences at communities like Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Independence Village of Midland, providing delicious and accommodating me ...
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Supportive and caring community. Throughout the reviews, the sense of community and support is evident at communities such as Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, with residents and families feeling part of a close-knit comm ...
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Elmwood review score based on 297 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 297 reviews of 140 Elmwood assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmwood 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

Elmwood review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Elmwood, MI140 facilities
9.1
Gagetown, MI8 facilities
8.9
Cass City, MI12 facilities

Review subcategories for Elmwood 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 297 reviews of 140 Elmwood assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elmwood 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.
Elmwood, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Elmwood assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmwood assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmwood, 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 Elmwood 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 Elmwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmwood, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.9%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.1%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elmwood 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 Elmwood Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmwood, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.1%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmwood 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 Elmwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmwood, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmwood 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 Elmwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmwood, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmwood 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 Elmwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmwood, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.4%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elmwood

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