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Assisted living costs in Elsie average about $4,572 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 12 communities in Elsie. Our detailed directory has 181 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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Mom likes it there. New people in management and care people every time we go there. I would recommend to others. Of all places she been to Oliverwoods is the best.
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 Oliver Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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Having spent some time around the facilities visiting with a family friend, It didn’t take long to see this place is better than a lot of other places in the surrounding area. Friendly environment, clean...
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 Grace Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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The staff was great and did everything they could to accommodate my Dad. He was only there for a couple of weeks and didn't participate in an activity because of his health.
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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I grew up in Owosso Michigan, I currently live in Bend Oregon. My parents remained in Owosso, despite trying to urge them to move closer to my sister who lived in Rockford, Illinois or myself. They were in...
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.
There truly will be no place like home like The Meadows. We will strive to do everything possible to bring the comforts of home to our future residents. Our community will provide everything a home offers as well as amenities, activities, and services. We are passionate about providing a loving...
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Everytime I visit the Maples, the residents are happy and well cared for. You walk in the door and it feels like home. The staff is friendly and very loving to the residents. Like they are taking care and...
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, 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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[Removed] gave our mother the best care for the duration she was with her. She went in as hospice care. She was kept clean and changed. would be included in with the other residents even though she wasn't...
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.
Laura Jean Care Home is a residential care home situated in the fascinating town of St. Johns, Michigan in Clinton County. Our home is connected to the rest of the world with a system of roads that make accessing it easier. It is also easier to transport seniors to various places for shopping and...
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While searching for an ideal home for my elderly mother, I researched local care facilities and found an ideal place where she could be cared for -- Welcome Home. After meeting with the staff, I felt it to...
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Elsie, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elsie is $4,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $3,757 per month.

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

Elsie, MI
$4,572/mo
$4,143/mo
$4,046/mo

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

Elsie, MI
$4,572/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,572/mo
$4,815/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,550/mo
Studio
$5,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,347/mo

Senior living costs in Elsie 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: Elsie, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElsie, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,572/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,815/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,683/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Elsie, MI:$4,572/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Elsie, MI:$4,815/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Elsie, MI:$3,683/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Elsie, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Elsie 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
Elsie, MI$5,216/mo$5,720/mo-8.8%
Michigan$4,650/mo$4,627/mo+0.5%
National$4,708/mo$4,538/mo+3.7%
Elsie, MI
2024 average cost:$5,216/mo
2023 average cost:$5,720/mo
Percent change:-8.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,650/mo
2023 average cost:$4,627/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,708/mo
2023 average cost:$4,538/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elsie, 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 Elsie.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elsie

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elsie

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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Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso

5.0
I was looking for a place for my mom for quite some time. I visited Welcome Home and fell in love! The homes are beautiful! Once I placed my mom I was pleased to find our that the staff truly care about the elderly. I am beyond happy that I found Welcome Home! My mom is doing very well, ...
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The Maples of St John in St. John's, MI

5.0
Best home I've been in. Good food.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming environment. Many reviews for various communities mention the friendly and inviting atmosphere, with residents and staff making newcomers feel at home. For instance, at Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, one visitor was impressed by the warm reception and described it as a 'home away from home'. ...
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Quality care and attentiveness of staff. Reviews consistently praise the dedication and kindness of community staff members. For instance, at Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care, a resident's loved one appreciated how the staff genuinely cared for their family member and made sure their needs were being met. At Chesaning Com ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Activities and social opportunities are important for residents' emotional and mental well-being. At Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, from exercise programs to engaging with their neighbors. At Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Car ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews often comment on the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities. For example, at Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care, the physical facilities are described as beautiful and well-maintained. At Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, facilities are kept spotless, ensuring ...
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Accessible communication between families and staff. Effective communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind. At Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff is responsive and keeps loved ones updated. At Chesaning Comfort Care, the community was described as 'good to work with', making it easy for families to add ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Personalized care plans catering to residents' unique needs are important in assisted living communities. At Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, caregivers are praised for their patience and understanding, ensuring the well-being and happiness of their residents.
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Elsie review score based on 54 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 54 reviews of 11 Elsie assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elsie 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

Elsie review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Elsie, MI11 facilities
8.4
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Ashley, MI8 facilities

Review subcategories for Elsie 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 54 reviews of 11 Elsie assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elsie 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.
Elsie, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.1
Friendliness
4.7
4.2
Care services
4.5
3.8
Staff
4.6
4.0
Meals & dining
4.4
3.7
Activities
4.5
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.7
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Elsie assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elsie assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elsie, 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 Elsie 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 Elsie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elsie, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Elsie 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 Elsie Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elsie, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elsie 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 Elsie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elsie, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Elsie 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 Elsie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elsie, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elsie 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 Elsie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elsie, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elsie

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