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10 Best Nursing Homes in Charleston, MI
Charleston is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Charleston, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Charleston is about $3,870, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 234 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Decker, Watertown and Juhl.
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I came to slay at Meadow Lane for a couple months to re-comp after an illness. I can't describe. The comfort and peace I've experience! My apartment is quiet, I sleep well and the best part is being treated...
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.
Meadow Lane, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Bad Axe, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...
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It's as close to home that you can get. I am very satisfied being here, even though it's not home. I like that I can still drive and come and go as I want to.
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 Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...
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The administration was very professional and helpful.. The facility was clean and the rooms are nice. They tried to involve him in activities. Dining was served in his room if he didn’t feel like going to...
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 Stonegate Village, a Leisure Living Community in Sandusky, 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...
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Staff and administration work well together and when needed administration is out on the floor answering call lights, passing food trays, etc. I have found everyone supportive and caring. They also made...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment...
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.
Northwood Meadows is situated on over 18 acres of scenic rolling hills in Cass City and offers a variety of conveniences including a modern hospital, doctor offices, renal dialysis center, MRI center, dental offices, ophthalmology and optometry care. Please call us for a personal tour...
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The food is all homemade and very good meals. You get to choose what you want to eat each day. The facility and the staff are all great. Very nice place. Lots of activities. My mom loves it there
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.
The Heartlands Marlette Senior Living is a new senior living community located in the heart of the Thumb. Through our partnership with Marlette Regional Hospital, The Heartlands is proud to provide leading care and on-site clinical services, while being just seconds away from Emergency Services....
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Oh, so much nicer, cleaner, friendlier, and caring than previous nursing home experiences this last 6 months. They had 5 stars but can't imagine where they got them. Barss is the very best and my husband...
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.
Barss Residential in Fort Gratiot, Michigan provides assisted living residents with enjoyable lifestyles, safe housing, and services in lovely surroundings combined with outstanding amenities, activity programs, and caring staff. Here at Barss Residential we customize our care specifically for...
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I would highly recommend them. Mom only ended up being there less than a day and they were very gracious about all the turmoil involved in getting her to the hospital when we were out of town. Mom knew...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Three levels of care, under one roof!We'll take care of the maintenance, cooking, social events and more, so you can love life at our senior living community. You'll gain lasting memories, fellowship and friendships -- which are priceless.Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory CareYou...
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The staff really care about the residents. When mom got very ill the hospital said the assisted living would not take her back. She had a trach and hospice. The woman in charge said to me: she is family....
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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My mother recently moved into VOSC. The entire family are very pleased with the friendly and caring staff, many varied activities provided, food, nursing and PSW services. This is a lovely residence for our...
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.
The Residence on the St. Clair is located in Sarnia, a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. This is the largest city on Lake Huron and is a medium sized city with a 'small town attitude'. This city has a beautiful waterfront, with a view of Lake Huron and the banks of the St. Clair river. Nature...
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My mother in law really likes it here. The staff is doing a wonderful job. My mother in law has also started to get involved with some of the activities that they offer. The community is always clean and...
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My ex-husband is here, he has a brain injury and had surgery that left him with short term memory loss. I like yale Medilodge, it's nice because they do take people that are on the medicaid. He has the...
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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.
Harbour Hill Retirement Suites is an assisted living community located in East Goderich, ON that understands what it means to create a real community. Set against the background of broad lake shores and beautiful forests, our community is a tranquil escape from the stress and hassles of daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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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.
Twin Lakes Terrace is an assisted living community located in the calm and peaceful surroundings of Sarnia, ON. We believe strongly in the idea of creating a community that cares for one another, and we find that our efforts make a very positive impression on visiting relatives. Our staff are...
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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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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.
Enjoy the luxury and grandeur of Landmark Village, located in the heart of beautiful Sarnia, Ontario. This is no ordinary assisted living community, this is a home away from home for those who are used to the best. Its elegant surroundings are the perfect setting to stay close to old friends,...
Cost of nursing homes in Charleston, MI
The average cost of senior living in Charleston is $3,870 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Croswell, MI with an average of $3,416 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Charleston, MI vs. nearby cities
Charleston, MI
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Charleston, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Charleston
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Charleston
Mercy Village in Fort Gratiot Twp, MI
4.8
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. They have activities like field trips, work outs, cards, music, and games. They are accommodating and quick to answer.
The tour was good and they gave me all of the information that we needed.
Residence on the St. Clair in Sarnia, ON
4.5
The staff seem to be quite attentive, there are some really good people there that will follow up. Everyone is pretty friendly. There have been some complaints about food, but they got a new chef recently, and it seems to be working out. They have been very accommodating. The activity director ...
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Serene Gardens of Imlay City
4.5
Overall Angela's House is a nice, clean, friendly, and attentive place for a loved one. This is a smaller community, and has a homey feel compared to larger communities in the area.
The staff are good to work with if there are any questions or concerns that arise about my loved one.
Angela's ...
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Charleston nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charleston nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charleston, 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 Charleston nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Charleston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Charleston, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
53.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Charleston nursing homes
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 Charleston Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Charleston, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Charleston nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Charleston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charleston, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Charleston nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Charleston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charleston, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charleston nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Charleston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charleston, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Charleston, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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