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Assisted living costs in Plainwell average about $4,611 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Plainwell. Our detailed directory has 67 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 Stanford Lodge of Plainwell
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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area....Read more
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My dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes 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.
Welcome to Briarwood Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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......Read more
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I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place! 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 independent living, enhanced living and assisted living. Throughout......Read more
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Honestly, I don't remember getting any feedback regarding the meals. Also, we didn't get involved in the activities but I knew a good deal was going on. In regards to the cost, I don't know what the judge...
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.
PROVISION LIVING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIESLIFE HAPPENS HERE. ENJOY THE MOMENT, ENJOY THE JOURNEY.You can find traditional senior living communities anywhere. Or, you can live better at Provision Living! From distinctive care services and programs to companionship opportunities around every......Read more
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First visit we knew this was a place that mom would be comfortable. We knew that both assisted care and memory care would be needed. Kauhale has both onsite so it was the perfect place. The staff we met...
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!......Read more
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Ths is a great community for excellent care for mom. We are happy with the menu of the meals with the good variety. This community is clean and maintained. The community is small and she like being active....
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.
Espanola House, llcWe are Caring hearts providing you with the peace of mind you deserve.Espanola House is a newly remodeled Adult Foster Care home nestled in the City of Parchment near Kindleberger Park, downtown Kalamazoo, and close to Borgess Hospital and emergency services. We are a family......Read more
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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
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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We were very, very fortunate in finding Sue's Loving Care as a special place for my mom. Superb staff. Excellent communication with the family. Truly a "home away from home." The little things, every...
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.
Our home away from home cares for six adults specializing in Alzheimer's, dementia, and challenging behaviors. We're staffed 24/7 with qualified, loving caregivers that give your loved one the care and support that you yourself would give. It's just like home because it is home.By placing your......Read more
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Cost of assisted living in Plainwell, MI

The average cost of senior living in Plainwell is $4,611 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleville, MI with an average of $4,079 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Plainwell, MI vs. nearby cities

Plainwell, MI
$4,611/mo
$4,239/mo
$4,220/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Plainwell, MI vs. the state and national average

Plainwell, MI
$4,611/mo
U.S. national average
$4,655/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Plainwell vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,611/mo
$4,765/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Plainwell, MI by room type

Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,632/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,232/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Plainwell over time

Plainwell, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Plainwell, 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 Plainwell.

What families are saying about assisted living in Plainwell

Recent reviews for assisted living in Plainwell

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

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.

Provision Living at Oshtemo in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
All are a 5. What our family likes the most about Provision Living is the staff. The staff has been great, tends to all my dad's needs. They have a lot of activities for him if he chooses to do them. He likes his meals. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Ongoing improvements and attentive maintenance. Residents and families at StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place highly praise the community's dedication to enhancing the facility through ongoing improvements, such as replacing elevators, painting, new carpeting, and implementing resident suggestions. Staff address residential maintenance re ...
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Professional, caring staff with personal touch. The caring and friendly staff at multiple communities, including Provision Living at Oshtemo, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, and StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place, form strong bonds with residents and their families, ensuring a personal and supportive environment.
Variety of engaging activities for residents. A robust calendar of activities, from 'Olympic games' to singing, gardening, and museum outings, keep residents at StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Provision Living at Oshtemo socially active and engaged.
Welcoming atmosphere with beautiful surroundings. Communities like Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care cater to residents' preferences by providing nature views, clean facilities, and opportunities for socializing, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Round-the-clock care and attention. Staff at Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place, and Stanford Lodge of Plainwell go above and beyond to provide compassionate and efficient care for their loved ones, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Home-like setting with thoughtful amenities. Residents at Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place, and Provision Living at Oshtemo appreciate the homelike environment with personal touches, such as renovated apartments and warm facilities, making them feel right at home.
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Plainwell review score based on 39 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 39 reviews of 9 Plainwell assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Plainwell 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

Plainwell review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Plainwell, MI9 facilities
8.3
Otsego, MI185 facilities
8.3
Martin, MI185 facilities

Review subcategories for Plainwell 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 39 reviews of 9 Plainwell assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Plainwell 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.
Plainwell, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
3.4
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Plainwell assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainwell assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainwell, 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 Plainwell 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 Plainwell that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Plainwell, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
66.7%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
77.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
22.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Plainwell 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 Plainwell Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Plainwell, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Plainwell 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 Plainwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plainwell, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
15.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Plainwell 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 Plainwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plainwell, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plainwell 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 Plainwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plainwell, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.2%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.6%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Plainwell

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 Plainwell protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 10 assisted living facilities near Plainwell, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Plainwell, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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