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Assisted living costs in Old Mill Gardens average about $4,484 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 18 communities in Old Mill Gardens. Our detailed directory has 140 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Grainhouse Grove
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11 Floor plan available
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What we like the most about Grainhouse Grove is the consistency of care. Good food and snacks. Activities and accommodations. Clean facilities and open areas.
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 Battle Creek, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including tree-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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Photo of NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC
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44 Floor plans available
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Clean, professional yet fun atmosphere; great food themes, variety and choice selections; responsive maintenance team, residents very friendly. Wish they had an ambassador or buddy system; had to spend...
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 NorthPointe Woods, we believe senior living should be vibrant, fulfilling, and worry-free. Nestled on 78 scenic acres, our community is designed for those who want to live life to the fullest, whether our residents need independent living, assisted living, or specialized memory care with extra...
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Photo of The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods
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We have had a few issues however they have always been addressed in a timely matter. They are wonderful with mom and she feels safe and comfortable there. If there are concerns or issues they are very...
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.
The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods sits nestled among Battle Creek’s 7,000 acres of parkland. Located on lush, tree-lined grounds, residents have many opportunities to enjoy nature, as well as Battle Creek’s vibrant culture. Residents interested in activities outside our campus can play the odds at...
Photo of Bickford of Battle Creek
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Went through a staff nursing transition around time mom moved in so there was some lack of attention to a non life threatening medical issue and lack of communication around pharmacy and doctor transition to...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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My mom was at Brookdale for almost a year and a half. She made some great friends there and the staff was wonderful to her. Hospice got involved in the end and they were great too. There was a lot of...
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.
Quality care for meaningful life.Senior living can mean living well. And we take this same approach when it comes to memory care. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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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...
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, 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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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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Photo of Shady Pines Inc
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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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
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
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.
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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.
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
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
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.

Cost of assisted living in Old Mill Gardens, MI

The average cost of senior living in Old Mill Gardens is $4,484 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $3,877 per month.

Assisted living costs in Old Mill Gardens, MI, vs. nearby cities

Old Mill Gardens, MI
$4,484/mo

Assisted living costs in Old Mill Gardens, MI, vs. state and national averages

Old Mill Gardens, MI
$4,484/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Old Mill Gardens, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,484/mo
$4,588/mo

Assisted living costs in Old Mill Gardens, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$5,128/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,655/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,178/mo

Senior living costs in Old Mill Gardens 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: Old Mill Gardens, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Mill Gardens, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,484/mo$4,249/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,588/mo$4,620/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,538/mo$3,748/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Old Mill Gardens, MI:$4,484/mo
Michigan:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Old Mill Gardens, MI:$4,588/mo
Michigan:$4,620/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Old Mill Gardens, MI:$3,538/mo
Michigan:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Old Mill Gardens, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Old Mill Gardens have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Old Mill Gardens, MI$6,971/mo$4,577/mo+52.3%
Michigan$5,236/mo$4,891/mo+7.1%
National$5,202/mo$4,875/mo+6.7%
Old Mill Gardens, MI
2024 average cost:$6,971/mo
2023 average cost:$4,577/mo
Percent change:+52.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,236/mo
2023 average cost:$4,891/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,875/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Old Mill Gardens, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Old Mill Gardens

Recent reviews for assisted living in Old Mill Gardens

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.

Stone Ridge Adult Foster Care in Bellevue, MI

5.0
The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would recommend this good community for the excellent care and value for others.

Reflection Ranch in Battle Creek, MI

5.0
MY father had been admitted to 7 afc/ care/rehab in 8 mo. My father was the Supervisor for Adult Protective Services he was a hard man to please, we moved him from B.E. AFC to Reflection Ranch, They are an ANGLE in a our eyes, my father was clean and well cared for, turns out my father is not ...
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Old Mill Gardens review score based on 36 family reviews

8.0
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This proprietary review score is based on 36 reviews of 16 Old Mill Gardens assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Old Mill Gardens 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

Old Mill Gardens review score compared against nearby cities

8.0
Old Mill Gardens, MI16 facilities
8.0
Battle Creek, MI18 facilities
8.0
Springfield, MI18 facilities

Review subcategories for Old Mill Gardens 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 36 reviews of 16 Old Mill Gardens assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Old Mill Gardens 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.
Old Mill Gardens, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.4
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Old Mill Gardens assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Mill Gardens assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Mill Gardens, 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 Old Mill Gardens 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 Old Mill Gardens that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Old Mill Gardens, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Old Mill Gardens 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 Old Mill Gardens Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Old Mill Gardens, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Mill Gardens 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 Old Mill Gardens partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Old Mill Gardens, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Mill Gardens 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 Old Mill Gardens communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Old Mill Gardens, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Mill Gardens 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 Old Mill Gardens offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Old Mill Gardens, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Old Mill Gardens

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

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Grainhouse Grove, NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC and The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Old Mill Gardens, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 18 assisted living facilities near Old Mill Gardens, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Old Mill Gardens, Michigan are StoryPoint Portage and StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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