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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Nelson, MI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Nelson, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Nelson or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Nelson.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Nelson for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 22 assisted living facilities in the Nelson area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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Very nice facility and community. Always a warm and inviting experience walking into the building. Staff are very nice and provide excellent care to the residents. They have lots of activities and the entire...
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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My wife is in the memory care unit at Shields Comfort Care and I am beyond appreciative of the care she receives there. I never have to worry if she is ok. She loves the food and especially loves 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.
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My husband mother after her fall a year ago was doing well until she fell again and was very confused. Found out she has progressive Dementia and was going to need more help than my husband & I could do. My...
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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Staff is excellent! Lots of activities to participate in. Good food and a very friendly staff. Facility is decorated for holidays. Van transportation is available. Newly remodeled and very clean. Highly...
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.
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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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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My mother lived at Edgewood for 2 1/2 years. The staff was extremely caring. The dining room had very good food and would accommodate when she didn't care for offerings. (she didn't like seafood). They...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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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, 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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
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 Nelson, MI
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $4,286 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chesaning, MI with an average of $3,890 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Nelson, MI vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nelson, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Nelson
Recent reviews for assisted living in Nelson
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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Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth
5.0
I have just placed my Wife into Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. The process was quite smooth, but also I needed to be patient, a hard thing for me to do..But the administration & staff at this place is top notch. The Exec. Director & I had spoke on the phone several times, and I also worked with ...
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Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care in Midland, MI
4.8
The facility is very nice and the staff are very attentive. But they do not have a transportation van. They have a cost scale based on degree of assistance needed, and given our situation, we are optimistic that costs will decrease over time as the resident improves.
Nelson assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nelson, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.3%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.9%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nelson, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
29.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nelson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nelson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nelson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.8%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
23.5%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nelson
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Nelson protect seniors.
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