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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Porter, MI
Assisted living costs in Porter average about $4,214 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 36 communities in Porter. Our detailed directory has 543 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Pleasant, Midland and Merrill.
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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.
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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.
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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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
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
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.
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: 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 Porter, MI
The average cost of senior living in Porter is $4,214 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Farwell, MI with an average of $3,731 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Porter, MI vs. nearby cities
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Porter, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Porter
Recent reviews for assisted living in Porter
Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI
4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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Bickford of Midland
4.3
My dad said this community was home when he passed they cried with me. They treated him just like a member of the family.
I have recommended this community to many people already, And they have really liked it.
Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw, MI
5.0
The staff and management team at Shields Comfort Care welcomed my mother with open arms. They are attentive to her needs. I love that the staff have become like family. If anyone is looking for a forever home for their loved ones, I highly recommend Shields Comfort Care.
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Friendly and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members across various communities like Midland King's Daughters Home, Independence Village of Midland, and Mt Pleasant Comfort Care. Residents and their families appreciate the friendly demeanor and caregiving abilities ...
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Impressive activities and outings. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities and outings, as mentioned in the reviews for Independence Village Assisted Living and Memory Care of Midland, Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Shields Comfort Care. These engaging events help promote socializing and community ...
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Thoroughly cleaned and maintained facilities. Cleanliness is a top priority in the communities, with several reviews mentioning the pristine conditions of living spaces and communal areas at places such as Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Independence Village of Midland.
Quality dining experiences. Nutritious and flavorful meals are a significant factor in overall satisfaction for residents, as evidenced in the reviews for Independence Village of Midland, Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care. Chefs and kitchen staff cater ...
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Comfortable and well-appointed living spaces. Reviews from communities like Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Mt Pleasant Comfort Care express appreciation for the comfortable living spaces, including clean and spacious rooms and enjoyable common areas.
Committed to accommodating resident needs. Families and residents frequently praise the responsiveness of staff to accommodate individual needs and changes, as documented in the reviews for Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Independence Village Assisted Living and Mem ...
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Porter review score based on 116 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 116 reviews of 36 Porter assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Porter 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
Porter review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Porter 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 116 reviews of 36 Porter assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Porter 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.Porter, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Porter assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Porter 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 Porter Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.1%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.1%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter 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 Porter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
52%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
33.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.6%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
45.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Porter
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 Porter protect seniors.
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