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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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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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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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[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
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.
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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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.
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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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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My sincere thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Prestige Centre. For the past 5 years my loved one has lived in this caring community. I visited multiple times a week and enjoyed getting to know...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Centre is conveniently located in Mt. Pleasant and offers award-winning care in a warm, amenity rich community. Relax and enjoy comfortable apartments and spacious common areas, while experiencing daily life-enrichment activities, home-made meals, housekeeping, and personalized...
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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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Photo of Welcome Home Sunshine
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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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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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Bella Woods took care of my father for the last 2 years of his life. They treated him like a family member. When he originally arrived at the home the doctors told us he had 6 months to a year to live. I...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Great staff, beautiful facility!!
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of We Care 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.
Personalized care from light support to daily comprehensive care with all assisted living services, including medication supervision and incontinence management, if needed. Compassionate caregivers provide gentle assistance in beautiful 3600 sq.ft. surroundings, an alternative to institutional...
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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.
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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, 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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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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Country Place Senior Care Center is a nice place, all the staff seems to be very friendly there and they are always willing to answer any questions I have. There is nothing really that I have to say that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
When it comes to the very best assisted living locations throughout Mount Pleasant, Michigan, it is time to experience Country Place Senior Care Center. At Country Place Senior Care Center, we aim to offer the very best services and features available at any senior assisted living location. After...

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

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 North Star.

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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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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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
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