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Assisted living costs in Gitchel average about $5,493 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 169 communities in Gitchel. Our detailed directory has 3017 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Grand Rapids, Holland and Caledonia.

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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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, 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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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
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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.
Purdy Residential AFC Home is a great family oriented home. You and your family are treated like our family. Our home is family owned and operated.
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Raflection Ranch takes very good care of my mother since 2012. Mom loves it at Reflection Ranch and thanks me at least one time a week for taking her out of the (hell hole) the other home she Was At. The...
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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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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This is a wonderful place for your mother and father.they took such good care of my parents,wood recommendthis beautiful place to eveyone,the people are so compassionate. they made the move very easy for us....
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
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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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This facility takes very advanced alzheimer and dementia residents. The country setting is a pleasant environment; lots of gardens, orchards, and flower beds. Multiple Dr and family references gave us...
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.
Beautiful country setting on 11 acres, fruit orchard, vegetable garden, strawberry patch, asparagus, flower gardens from all viewing areas, fresh eggs from our own chickens, coy ponds. There are several seating areas for our residents on the walking paths.Delicious healthy foods30 years...
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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
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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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This assisted living facility is top notch. Truly a "home" with a lot of amenities.
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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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Gitchel, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gitchel is $5,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muskegon, MI with an average of $4,527 per month.

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

Gitchel, MI
$5,493/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,493/mo
$6,730/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,472/mo
Studio
$4,691/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,706/mo

Senior living costs in Gitchel 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: Gitchel, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGitchel, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$5,493/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,730/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,518/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gitchel, MI:$5,493/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gitchel, MI:$6,730/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gitchel, MI:$3,518/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gitchel, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gitchel 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 average 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
Gitchel, MI$5,535/mo$5,369/mo+3.1%
Michigan$5,396/mo$5,321/mo+1.4%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Gitchel, MI
2024 average cost:$5,535/mo
2023 average cost:$5,369/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,396/mo
2023 average cost:$5,321/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gitchel, 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 Gitchel.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gitchel

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gitchel

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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Bethesda Ranch AFH in Portage, MI

5.0
It's so family oriented facility, where the residents are treated like one of the family. Care is second to none. We liked the smallness and the people that cared for my mother, and also the, country setting on a lake.

Byron Manor in Byron Center, MI

5.0
The staff are really engaged in the residents and care about their best interest. The facility is put together with the thoughts of aging in place truly means. The food has gotten a lot better but it would be nice for maybe a deli option available or a small cafe in the independent living.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members in providing care for their loved ones. At Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents and their families appreciate the caring and empathetic approach of the staff, including [name removed], the Director, and [n ...
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Wide range of activities. Residents enjoy the variety of activities available to them, allowing them to stay engaged and active. At Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, both residents and their families speak highly of the activities taking place, such as concerts, bingo, exercise classes, and outings to loca ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Maintaining a clean and well-kept environment is essential in senior living communities. At Byron Manor, residents praise the facility for its cleanliness, including the rooms and communal areas. In addition, at Rivertown Ridge, the staff's efforts to keep the facility clean and updated were ...
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Supportive and respectful staff. Staff members play an essential role in creating a positive living experience for residents. At Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members are described as helpful and respectful, ensuring that residents are treated with dignity and care. In addition, at Commonwealth Senior ...
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Thoughtful communication between staff and families. Clear and consistent communication is crucial for families to feel informed and involved in their loved ones' care. At Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members are praised for their openness and willingness to communicate with families, leading to positive relationships and ...
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Home-like atmosphere and sense of community. Creating a homelike atmosphere where residents feel welcomed and comfortable is essential for their overall well-being. At Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members work to promote a sense of community, allowing residents to build relationships with each other and their care ...
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Gitchel review score based on 627 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 627 reviews of 169 Gitchel assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gitchel 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

Gitchel review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Gitchel, MI169 facilities
8.0
Grand Rapids, MI79 facilities
8.0
Muskegon, MI115 facilities

Review subcategories for Gitchel 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 627 reviews of 169 Gitchel assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gitchel 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.
Gitchel, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
3.4
Friendliness
3.8
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.3
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Gitchel assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gitchel assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gitchel, 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 Gitchel 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 Gitchel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gitchel, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gitchel 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 Gitchel Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gitchel, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gitchel 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 Gitchel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gitchel, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gitchel 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 Gitchel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gitchel, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gitchel 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 Gitchel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gitchel, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gitchel

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