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Assisted living costs in Van Buren County average about $4,514 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 2486 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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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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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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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.
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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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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.
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Great staff and very caring. The residents are well cared for and staff try to get everyone involved in games and activities. Food is all home cooked but they do have treats like cookies and brownies at...
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.
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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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This is a wonderful place for your mother and father.they took such good care of my parents,wood recommendthis beautiful place to eveyone,the people are so compassionate. they made the move very easy for us....
Provides: Assisted Living
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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
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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.
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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.
Purdy Residential AFC Home is a great family oriented home. You and your family are treated like our family. Our home is family owned and operated.
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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.
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.
Sheldon Meadows Living Center is located in Grand Haven, which is only minutes away from both Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We pride ourselves on making sure that each resident is able to live in a environment where they feel safe and can call home. We firmly believe that we establish the...
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.
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Raflection Ranch takes very good care of my mother since 2012. Mom loves it at Reflection Ranch and thanks me at least one time a week for taking her out of the (hell hole) the other home she Was At. The...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Cambridge Manor
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Van Buren County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Van Buren County is $4,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otsego, MI with an average of $4,298 per month.

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

Van Buren County, MI
$4,514/mo
$4,528/mo
$4,525/mo

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

Van Buren County, MI
$4,514/mo
U.S. national average
$4,719/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,514/mo
$4,633/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,234/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$5,344/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,227/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,907/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,860/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$4,514/mo$4,256/mo$4,719/mo
Memory Care$4,633/mo$4,627/mo$4,974/mo
Independent Living$3,721/mo$3,753/mo$4,177/mo
Assisted Living
Van Buren County, MI:$4,514/mo
Michigan:$4,256/mo
U.S.:$4,719/mo
Memory Care
Van Buren County, MI:$4,633/mo
Michigan:$4,627/mo
U.S.:$4,974/mo
Independent Living
Van Buren County, MI:$3,721/mo
Michigan:$3,753/mo
U.S.:$4,177/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$5,429/mo$5,469/mo-0.7%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,167/mo+2.5%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Van Buren County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,429/mo
2023 average cost:$5,469/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,167/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/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 611 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 611 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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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 611 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.
Van Buren County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.6
Activities
3.7
3.6
Value for cost*
3.5
3.7
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
53.1%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.8%
33.9%
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
28.7%
30.1%
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
50.6%
52.5%
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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%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.6%
32.6%
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%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
36.9%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.8%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.6%
17.5%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.8%
18.1%
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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%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.3%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46.1%
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Van Buren County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 184 assisted living facilities near Van Buren County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Van Buren County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, North Woods Village at Edison Lakes and Forest Glen Assisted Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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