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Assisted living costs in North Star average about $4,520 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 216 communities in North Star. Our detailed directory has 2561 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Alma, St. Johns and Carson City.

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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2727 Photos available
9.9
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66 reviews
9.9
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66 reviews
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The apartment was always kept clean and the staff was very caring. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Arbor Grove, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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2020 Photos available
9.9
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67 reviews
9.9
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67 reviews
5 star
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Just excellent here at Candlestone. I get to make my choices, do what I want, have fun. I've made good friends w/ people and the staff. I look forward to driving my Amigo around and to get outside with...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Candlestone, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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4141 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.9
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27 reviews
9.9
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27 reviews
5 star
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The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, and the facility is very clean and modern. I especially enjoy the occasional live piano performances. I would love to see more variety in the music offerings,...
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.
Retirement and the next chapter ahead are about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At StoryPoint Abbot Park, active adult living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable and engaging.For those seeking a...
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3939 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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351 reviews
9.8
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351 reviews
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Great place to live, I have met so many people that have become my friends. We have have an abundance of activities that take place everyday. Food truck Fridays just started back up with the warm weather. I...
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At Independence Village of Midland, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent...
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9.8
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81 reviews
9.8
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81 reviews
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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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home. At Lakeview Terrace, assisted living offers personalized support in a welcoming environment designed to help residents maintain independence while receiving help when...
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9.8
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92 reviews
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I have been extremely satisfied with my mom's care at Springvale. She is happy there and well Taken care of. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Springvale, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.8
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99 reviews
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I can highly recommend Bayfield. It's a 10 on staff, food, care, and cleanliness. Everyone that works there is friendly and attentive.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Bayfield, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming environment...
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9.8
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74 reviews
9.8
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74 reviews
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The caregivers are hard workers, very warm call me by name. The executive staff have been really top-notch. As much as I hated giving up our home I'm comfortable here.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Crestwood Village, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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3030 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.7
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215 reviews
9.7
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215 reviews
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What we like the most about Independence Village of Grand Ledge is that the staff and residents are so welcoming and friendly. The administrative staff are very helpful.
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 Independence Village of Grand Ledge, you can enjoy the lifestyle you want today while feeling confident about tomorrow. With multiple living options in one connected community, you have the flexibility to choose what fits your needs now, and the reassurance of knowing support is available if...
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9.7
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60 reviews
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60 reviews
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We cannot say enough wonderful things about Boulder Creek Assisted Living! My mom has been there since May, and she is truly thriving. When she arrived, she could barely walk. Today, she is walking with a...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Boulder Creek, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.6
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96 reviews
9.6
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96 reviews
5 star
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Everyone here is so nice and attentive, always helpful. It's always clean and staff is always responsive. The activities are fun, my mother loves bingo. She has some extra special friends in memory care,...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Grace Haven, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.6
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86 reviews
9.6
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86 reviews
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A nice place with many dedicated people. Overall good food and lots of activity options. Administration is involved in the day to day operations. The care staff is patient, and willing to help with anything....
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Oliver Woods, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.5
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74 reviews
9.5
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74 reviews
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Everyone i have interacted with so far have been great. Many of the go above and beyond to help. Rooms are little apartments. Her bedroom is 10×12 ish. She has a small fridge, microwave, sink and cupboards...
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 Grandhaven Living Center! 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 strive to make...
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99 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.3
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41 reviews
9.3
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41 reviews
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It is an amazing place. My grandma is doing much better and has made great friends. Yes, we would recommend Bridgeway Park to other families based on the experience
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.
Our assisted living community, located in the capital city of Lansing, Mich., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, fitness classes, card and board games, art and other creative projects, lively meals and fun outings.Lansing is a vibrant...
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They are great! They have plenty of indoor activities, but when I tour the place, I guess my only complaint would be is that I was told they would have outings and so far he's been there about seven months...
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.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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9.3
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44 reviews
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44 reviews
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I would rate each of these at a 5. We are very pleased with all aspects of Hathaway Hills! It's really clean and dad's apartment is very comfortable with a nice view and yard right out his sliding glass...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At Hathaway Hills, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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9.3
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21 reviews
9.3
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21 reviews
5 star
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What we like the most about the community is all the smiles from staff. Cleanliness all around. Lots of activity. Residents seem content and look well cared for.
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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9.2
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44 reviews
9.2
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44 reviews
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They were responsive, transparent with their pricing and accommodating to my mother in law. So far she is happy there! I would recommend Symphony Linden to others looking for care. It has been an overall...
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.
Symphony Linden provides all-inclusive cost friendly assisted living and memory care in a charming home-like environment. The campus has an attached post-acute rehabilitation center for your short-term rehabilitation care needs following a hospital stay so you can recover in a familiar...
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9.2
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14 reviews
9.2
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I give them 5 stars. Everything is great, and everyone is kind, loving, and helpful. I couldn't be happier. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Burcham Hills is an assisted living community located in beautiful East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. When visiting here, you can enjoy 38 beautiful acres of land. When your family visits with you, they can take walks on the many walking paths throughout the community to spend enjoyable time...
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9.2
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9.2
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The living room has a urine smell but everything is clean from what I can see. The staff is wonderful but there could use a few more activities. It is the best value that I was able to find.
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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9.2
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What we like the most about the community is their staff, they are friendly and helpful. We would definitely recommend Vassar Comfort Care to other families based on the experience so far.
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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11 Floor plan available
9.1
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38 reviews
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The Care staff is great - they are hard working people, just short staffed like every business does, I get it, it's about profit, but it is noticeable.
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.
No matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to live in a dignified manner and to enjoy meaningful experiences every day. That’s why our community offers exceptional memory care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. Located in an upscale area of...
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9.1
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9.1
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Meadows on McCarty set itself apart from all other places that we looked at because of the ratio of the staff to residence was good, it's very clean. Well kept and the staff are extremely friendly,...
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including flower-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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9.0
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17 reviews
9.0
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17 reviews
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The place is very clean, the food seems to be good. For the most part I love the staff. There are 1 or 2 staff members I don't care for, otherwise the rest of them are great! I would recommend them to others...
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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10 reviews
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The staff was very helpful from when I began to look for a place to the last day. Very knowledgeable, trustworthy and enormously helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in North Star, MI

The average cost of senior living in North Star is $4,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ithaca, MI with an average of $4,520 per month.

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

North Star, MI
$4,520/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in North Star, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,520/mo
$5,953/mo

Assisted living costs in North Star, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,266/mo
Studio
$4,337/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,347/mo

Senior living costs in North Star 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: North Star, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Star, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,520/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,953/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
North Star, MI:$4,520/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
North Star, MI:$5,953/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
North Star, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Star, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in North Star

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Star

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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Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Prestige Way in Holt, MI

5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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North Star review score based on 573 family reviews

8.1
Review score216 facilities573 reviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 573 reviews of 216 North Star assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The North Star 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

North Star review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
North Star, MI216 facilities
8.2
St. Johns, MI243 facilities
8.3
Mount Pleasant, MI113 facilities

Review subcategories for North Star 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 573 reviews of 216 North Star assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare North Star 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.
North Star, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
3.5
Care services
3.9
3.2
Staff
4.0
3.4
Meals & dining
3.7
3.1
Activities
3.8
3.1
Value for cost*
3.6
3.1
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*Learn more about cost details

North Star assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Star assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Star, 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 North Star 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 North Star that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
North Star, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.2%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
36.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Star 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 North Star Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Star, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Star 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 North Star partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Star, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.6%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.5%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in North Star 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 North Star communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Star, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Star 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 North Star offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Star, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.6%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
19%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.7%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Star

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Abbot Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Star, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 216 assisted living facilities near North Star, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in North Star, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Abbot Park. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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