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Ellington 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ellington, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ellington is about $4,454, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 120 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellington, MI

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9.8
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I would give a 4-5 on each category. What we like the most about the community is that the wellness Director and Activities Director are fantastic! All staff we have met are very helpful & cheerful
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 Heritage Hill Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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8.5
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8.5
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Our two sisters moved to Bay View Gardens a couple months ago. As a family, we have been extremely pleased with the care, professionalism and friendliness of staff and management. They truly go above and...
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.
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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8.0
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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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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
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.
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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 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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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ellington, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ellington is $4,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otter Lake, MI with an average of $4,234 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ellington, MI, vs. nearby cities

Ellington, MI
$4,454/mo
$4,451/mo
$4,455/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ellington, MI, vs. state and national averages

Ellington, MI
$4,454/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ellington, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,454/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,454/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ellington, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,200/mo
Studio
$4,716/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,283/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,740/mo

Senior living costs in Ellington vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ellington, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEllington, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,454/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,454/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,454/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,473/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Ellington, MI:$4,454/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Ellington, MI:$4,454/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ellington, MI:$4,454/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ellington, MI:$3,473/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellington

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellington

Bay View Gardens in Sebewaing, MI

4.5
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 the admission process easy and were very welcoming to our father and family.

The Heartlands in Marlette, MI

3.8
My Mother is a Resident here at Heartlands. I just ate the Christmas meal,everything was good but the food was lukewarm too cold. My Mom came last summer and I have notice that the food is always lukewarm.Is there a way that the kitchen can improve in this area. With the price that the ...
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Vassar Comfort Care

5.0
They are very compassionate and helpful. The breakfast was good however, you need more than one waffle maker! The wait time was disappointing especially when one lady was making three herself! We were grateful to be able to use the kitchen area to feed our baseball team.

Ellington nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellington nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellington, 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 Ellington 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 Ellington that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ellington 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 Ellington Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellington 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 Ellington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellington 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 Ellington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellington, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellington 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 Ellington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellington, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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