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Assisted living costs in Sawyer average about $5,015 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 105 communities in Sawyer. Our detailed directory has 1719 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as South Bend, La Porte and Berrien Springs.

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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Cardinal Nursing & Rehabilitation is customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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
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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.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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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.
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, 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.
Photo of Oak Lawn Manor
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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Photo of Millers Assisted Living
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 Ignite Medical Resorts of Chesterton
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.
Symphony of Chesterton is a licensed assisted living community that is located in Chesterton, IN. Chesterton is a part of Porter County, and it is a great place to live. Chesterton offers opportunities for residents and guests to get out and have some fun. Those who are visiting Chesterton and...
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My father is receiving the best care right now! The nurses just seem to really care and are committed to their job and have affection for each person they interact with.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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.
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.
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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Plymouth’s premier Assisted Living Community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a welcoming fireplace...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sawyer, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sawyer is $5,015 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dowagiac, MI with an average of $4,389 per month.

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

Sawyer, MI
$5,015/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Sawyer, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,015/mo
$5,543/mo

Assisted living costs in Sawyer, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,444/mo
Studio
$4,442/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,006/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,235/mo

Senior living costs in Sawyer 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: Sawyer, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSawyer, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$5,015/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,543/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,805/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sawyer, MI:$5,015/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sawyer, MI:$5,543/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sawyer, MI:$2,805/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sawyer, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sawyer 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 average 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
Sawyer, MI$5,392/mo$5,258/mo+2.6%
Michigan$5,043/mo$4,732/mo+6.6%
National$5,041/mo$4,754/mo+6.0%
Sawyer, MI
2024 average cost:$5,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,258/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,043/mo
2023 average cost:$4,732/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,041/mo
2023 average cost:$4,754/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sawyer, 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 Sawyer.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sawyer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sawyer

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Woodland Manor in Elkhart, IN

5.0
Thanks to everyone for taking such good care of my dad. He has said so many positive things. I really appreciate every one of you!

White Oaks in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Sawyer review score based on 368 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 368 reviews of 105 Sawyer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sawyer 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

Sawyer review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Sawyer, MI105 facilities
9.3
Dowagiac, MI61 facilities
8.4
South Haven, MI132 facilities

Review subcategories for Sawyer 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 368 reviews of 105 Sawyer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sawyer 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.
Sawyer, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
3.4
Friendliness
3.9
3.5
Care services
3.6
3.2
Staff
3.8
3.4
Meals & dining
3.6
3.1
Activities
3.7
3.1
Value for cost*
3.5
3.1
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Sawyer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sawyer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sawyer, 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sawyer, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.5%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sawyer 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 Sawyer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sawyer, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sawyer 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 Sawyer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sawyer, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.1%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sawyer 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 Sawyer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sawyer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sawyer 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 Sawyer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sawyer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
53.3%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.4%
48%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sawyer

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