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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Willard, MI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Willard, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Willard or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Willard.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Willard for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 23 assisted living facilities in the Willard area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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or Candlestone, I rate all seven categories as 5s. We have been extremely happy having my aunt at Candlestone. I feel that her care is excellent for the price that we are paying. I would recommend 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.
Welcome to Candlestone, a Leisure Living Community in Midland, Michigan, where our residents share in life’s journey together. Our purpose is to provide high-quality assisted living and memory care that promotes the value and dignity of every person. At Candlestone, residents and family members...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and overall the experience at this facility was good. However, we had to move our loved one due to the cost increase....
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.
Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
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9.5
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The staff are very helpful and friendly, they keep us informed regarding any changes or issues with my loved one's care. My loved one speaks highly of the food. I would recommend this facility to family and...
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.
Are you seeking a senior-living community that offers care that adjusts as you do—and which allows you to keep living your best life? Our community in Midland, MI can help you do just that and enjoy all the comforts of home, worry free. Our campus is conveniently located near U.S.10 on Waldo...
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320 reviews
Most of the staff is caring and people friendly, some are more focused in their own convenience. The cost is high, but the people living there are treated like family and they offer a great selection of...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specialized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most important. Don’t wait to move in; call now...
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Everything at Midland King's Daughters Home is excellent. Professional staff with skilled nursing. I would let others looking into this facility know that the staff is very attentive and kind to the...
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.
Gracious care in a beautiful settingKing’s Daughters Home is a beautifully designed senior living community offering assisted living in Midland, MI as well as nursing services. Since 1947, seniors and their families have trusted our devoted staff to provide attentive, holistic care in a...
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It was extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly- most of them were exceptional and went out of their way to help in any way we needed. Meals were well prepared, and they were always willing to...
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.
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The crew at IV Midland serves with kind hearts. The community director is fabulous as well as the hospice team, the activity team, and the maintenance team all serve with kindness. The head chef is great as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specialized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most important. Don’t wait to move in; call now...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The ease of being able to visit my loved one and the staff being responsive to the residents that needed assistance stand out to me. The...
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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We have had the best experience with Brookdale Midland. They have been wonderful with my mother in law, helping her adjust. They are on top of everything. The staff is very proactive. The food is great. The...
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.
Live well at any ageLife should feel good, and our community in Midland, MI can help you live your best life, worry free. Our peaceful campus is conveniently situated close to U.S.10 making it easily accessible for residents and families. Our community supports both assisted living and memory...
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From the moment you arrive at Bickford of Midland you are greeted by amazing staff. The building is clean and festive. The staff go above and beyond to ensure that my mother and all the resident's are always...
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.
From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...
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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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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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I am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
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.
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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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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Our mother lived at Nottingham Place in Midland, MI during her final month of life. We regret not moving her here sooner. The care she received was wonderful, tailored specifically to her needs, and...
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.
Nottingham Place is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful modern community of Midland, Michigan. Our retirement senior living residence is designed with the special physical needs of your senior loved ones in mind, and includes memory loss, Alzheimers and dementia care. We know...
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
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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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Cost of assisted living in Willard, MI
The average cost of senior living in Willard is $4,169 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sterling, MI with an average of $2,694 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Willard, MI vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Willard, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Willard
Recent reviews for assisted living in Willard
Bay City Comfort Care
5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.
Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care in Midland, MI
4.8
The facility is very nice and the staff are very attentive. But they do not have a transportation van. They have a cost scale based on degree of assistance needed, and given our situation, we are optimistic that costs will decrease over time as the resident improves.
Bickford of Midland
3.8
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.
Willard review score based on 76 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 76 reviews of 21 Willard assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Willard 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
Willard review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Willard 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 76 reviews of 21 Willard assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Willard 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.Willard, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.5
4.1
Activities
4.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
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Willard assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Willard assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Willard, 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 Willard 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 Willard that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Willard, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.1%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.8%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.6%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Willard 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 Willard Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Willard, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.1%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.1%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Willard 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 Willard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Willard, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.1%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Willard 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 Willard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Willard, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.8%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Willard 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 Willard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Willard, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
19%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Willard
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 Willard protect seniors.
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Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Brookdale Midland are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Willard, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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