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Assisted living costs in Van Buren County average about $4,504 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 184 communities in Van Buren County. Our detailed directory has 2415 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 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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Since they care for dementia patients they work well with them. Room size is nice not too big or small. Bathrooms are large with her shower. You are your own decorator. It could be simple or as elaborate as...
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.
Viva Memory Care at South Bend provides compassionate care for individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Our secure community offers engaging programs, individualized support and a homelike environment designed to promote comfort, dignity and joy every day. Experience a...
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We have found the staff to be very caring and helpful. We live close so we are very involved and visit almost daily. The only negative would be the quality of food. It does not seem to come hot or look...
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.
Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an assisted living community located in the peaceful village of Lawton, Michigan. This beautiful and close-knit community is the perfect location for anyone looking for a comfortable and secure place to live.Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an...
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Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
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.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...
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I can't comment on the activities because I didn't use . What I like most about Vibrant Life is that it is a smaller facility clean and home like. Improve on communication, but I know everyone is over worked...
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.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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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...
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I have lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with...
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.
At Golden Orchards, our residents thrive in a welcoming, close-knit community.Set against the scenic backdrop of Southwest Michigan's fruit farming country, Golden Orchards managed by Commonwealth Senior Living is where heartfelt care meets small town warmth. Here, you'll find a welcoming...
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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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I would highly recommend this community for your loved one. They do have activities for the residents at the time but it is limited due to covid and they are taking the necessary precautions. I wish that...
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 Wellbrooke of South Bend
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This is a wonderful community. The staff is outstanding. The cleanliness is outstanding and we like knowing that the atmosphere is very good and she is happy with the good variety of meals. They offer a lot...
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.
A new generation of older adults is enjoying longer, healthier lives. They are determined to remain active, involved and as independent as possible, even when health challenges arise. For them, a different approach to health and wellness has arrived at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Wellbrooke is not...
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My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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My loved one was very active for the few months that he lived at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. I grieve thinking about it because he was so joyful and became a shining light there for many people. My...
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 are honored you or a loved one is considering Brentwood at Elkhart to experience life’s next chapter. At Brentwood at Elkhart, we strive to create a culture of caring.What makes Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living different?LOCATIONBrentwood at Elkhart is located in picturesqueElkhart,...
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Photo of Heritage Point Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
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***There were only 3 concerns we had while mom was at Heritage Point: 1) POA information in the paper chart was forever being changed without our knowledge. 2) My mother was released for a overnight visit....
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.
Heritage Point Alzheimer's Special Care is an assisted living community located in Mishawaka, Indiana, in Joseph County and home to just over 48,000 people. Nicknamed 'the Princess City,' Mishawaka has beautiful planned communities along the St. Joe River. Residents will enjoy the scenic parks...
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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.
Greenleaf Health Campus is proud to call Elkhart, Indiana “The City with a Heart”, home. From its bustling business community, to its wonderful public amenities and friendly citizens, the Elkhart community reflects the strong family values we believe in at Greenleaf Health Campus. Our residents...
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Mom is very happy here, it is a smaller facility with a very homey setting. [name removed] the marketing lady is awesome, we are there because of her. she gave us great feedback in the beginning and answered...
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.
Celebrate Life at Wood Ridge! Wood Ridge can provide for all your assisted living needs in a comfortable home-like setting. We are located in a beautiful wooded area where you can enjoy the serenity of nature while being close to shopping and medical services. Our residents enjoy many amenities...
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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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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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. Among the things that we liked most about Morningview were the administrative staff and the value for the money. [name removed], the director of admissions, was very knowledgeable and responsive, and [name...
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.
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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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My loved one is a resident at Grand Emerald Place and things have been good overall. However, some of the nurses are not as friendly as others. It depends on day shift and night shift, both are ruder 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.
Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with a home-like environment, support for activities of daily living, and a community where they can thrive. We develop personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day...
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Our loved ones stay was short but the overall experience was excellent. The staff members were super nice and they had assigned one care taker to our loved one during her stay that really took care of all of...
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.
We here at American House Kentwood endeavor to provide superb senior living services to the elderly residents of Kentwood Michigan and the surrounding areas. With this goal in mind, we offer varied room and care options set in placid, beautifully landscaped grounds. The two levels of care offered...
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My mother is well cared for. The food is healthy, she is always dry and clean (briefs and clothes), people are friendly and kind, someone is always available to talk to you, and she gets redirected and seems...
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.
Finding a senior living team in Grand Rapids and West Michigan that you can trust is challenging. Here at Care Cardinal, our qualified teams treat your family like our family. After all, it doesn't take long before they become our family too.Unlike traditional senior assisted living or senior...
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The staff members and their care services so far have been fantastic, and every time we come to visit our loved one the meals always smell amazing.
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.
Alger Heights II is a beautiful, newly remodeled Assisted Living Community located on 28th ST in Grand Rapids MI. Our cozy cottage like facility offers a homelike setting to all of our community members. Right in our backyard, you will find a comfortable seating area nestled along a wooden...
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Staff are helpful and my mom enjoys the activities and outings. The community is clean and the environment has a good atmosphere.
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.
Walnut Ridge's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and we hope you’ll let us join you on your journey.With a variety...
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5 for all with occasional exception for food as a rating of 4. Very gracious and caring. The community of Sisters is welcoming and caring.
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 Van Buren County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Van Buren County is $4,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otsego, MI with an average of $4,258 per month.

Assisted living costs in Van Buren County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Van Buren County, MI
$4,492/mo
$4,529/mo
$4,529/mo

Assisted living costs in Van Buren County, MI, vs. state and national averages

Van Buren County, MI
$4,492/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

Assisted living costs in Van Buren County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,492/mo
$4,608/mo

Assisted living costs in Van Buren County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,117/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$5,288/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,878/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,775/mo

Senior living costs in Van Buren County 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: Van Buren County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVan Buren County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,492/mo$4,352/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,608/mo$4,767/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,698/mo$3,859/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Van Buren County, MI:$4,492/mo
Michigan:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Van Buren County, MI:$4,608/mo
Michigan:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Van Buren County, MI:$3,698/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Van Buren County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Van Buren County 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
Van Buren County, MI$5,431/mo$5,486/mo-1.0%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Van Buren County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,431/mo
2023 average cost:$5,486/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,168/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Van Buren County, 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 Van Buren County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Van Buren County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Van Buren County

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!

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

Van Buren County review score based on 595 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 595 reviews of 160 Van Buren County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Van Buren County 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

Van Buren County review score compared against nearby cities

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Lawrence, MI177 facilities
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Bangor, MI183 facilities

Review subcategories for Van Buren County 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 595 reviews of 160 Van Buren County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Van Buren County 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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*Learn more about cost details

Van Buren County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Buren County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Buren County, 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 Van Buren County 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 Van Buren County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Van Buren County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Van Buren County 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 Van Buren County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Van Buren County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Van Buren County 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 Van Buren County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Van Buren County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Buren County 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 Van Buren County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van Buren County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Buren County 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 Van Buren County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Van Buren County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
42.5%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Van Buren County

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