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Nicholson 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nicholson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nicholson is about $4,609, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 149 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Nicholson, MI

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Photo of Olive Branch Senior Assisted
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Staff is very kind to the residents. They have nice rooms with private bathrooms. There is also a nice outdoor courtyard. I would definitely recommend Olive Branch to others looking.
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.
Olive Branch Senior Assisted Living is located in beautiful Northridge CA. We are well known and trusted for providing outstanding service to our residents. We offer a very calm and positive enviroment. We are located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood so you will feel comfortable from the...
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9.4
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Everything was wonderful there. Although my sister didn't want to go into an assisted living facility she still loved the treatment she got. My sister could be difficult at times but the staff was always...
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.
Quality Care of Howell is a family operated, assisted living facility licensed as an Adult Foster Care. It was founded by a team of individuals with the tools and background necessary to provide housing, health care and supportive services for individuals who need assistance in their everyday...
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22 Floor plans available
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The amazing level of friendly enthusiasm. Yes, we would recommend Brookdale Meridian to other families based on the experience so far!
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.
At our community in Haslett, Mich., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at every stage. Memory care services in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment is the unique contribution we can make to your loved one’s well-being...
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8.5
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We were blessed to have our father in the care of serenity house. The love and support and kindness that was given to my father will always remain in our hearts. They treated him like he was their own family...
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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Photo of Haslett Pointe Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
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36 reviews
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Any questions or concerns that I had were answered/addressed quickly. There are a couple of nice outdoor areas where residents can enjoy the nice weather.
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.
Our community, located in Haslett, Mich., about 20 minutes from Lansing, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals and fun outings. Haslett offers the warmth...
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7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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I give a 10 to all the above. I couldn't have found a better place for my grandmother. It is very clean, smells good, the staff are wonderful to her.
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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The staff are wonderful women who truly care. As far as the activities go, I think they need more staff that are creative to plan things.
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.
New Life Assisted Living Centers are located at two locations in DeWitt and Haslett, Mich. The modernized senior care facilities offer personalized care with fewer than 17 residents in each location. The traditional homes were converted to permit fully furnished bedrooms designed specifically for...
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Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows
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 a town slogan that says, “Every day is an event!” it is easy to believe that there is something fun happening nearly every day in Howell, Michigan; especially at our campus! At The Willows at Howell, our residents can oftentimes be found participating in one of Howell’s many seasonal...
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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.
Riverwind senior assisted care facility provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing that well-trained, compassionate staff are available around the clock to provide the level of assistance that is required. Our goal is to allow aging adults to continue living the lifestyle that they prefer...
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While searching for an ideal home for my elderly mother, I researched local care facilities and found an ideal place where she could be cared for -- Welcome Home. After meeting with the staff, I felt it to...
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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Things have gone very well so far at White Pine Nursing Home! All of the nursing homes we looked at were very overpriced, but this one was much more reasonable. It is clean and well kept, and everyone seems...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Welcome Home Sunshine
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
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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Nicholson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Nicholson is $4,609 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vernon, MI with an average of $4,299 per month.

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

Nicholson, MI
$4,609/mo
$4,553/mo
$5,134/mo

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

Nicholson, MI
$4,609/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,609/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,609/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,885/mo
Studio
$4,454/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,317/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,382/mo

Senior living costs in Nicholson 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: Nicholson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNicholson, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,609/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,520/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,609/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,956/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Nicholson, MI:$4,609/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Nicholson, MI:$4,520/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Nicholson, MI:$4,609/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Nicholson, MI:$3,956/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Nicholson, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Nicholson 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Nicholson, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Nicholson 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
Nicholson, MI$4,938/mo$4,625/mo+6.8%
Michigan$5,481/mo$5,361/mo+2.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Nicholson, MI
2024 average cost:$4,938/mo
2023 average cost:$4,625/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,481/mo
2023 average cost:$5,361/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Nicholson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nicholson

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Bickford of Okemos

4.5
Very friendly staff who cares about relative as if they are their own. I don't know about food other than Dad complained about it. I think add seasoning. I would recommend them to others looking.

Charter Senior Living of Stepping Stone Falls in Flint, MI

5.0
Landings offer spacious, clean, and quiet apartments. A variety of activities are offered but your privacy is respected. friendly. and helpful and there is a quick response time if you need assistance. Three nutritious meals served daily with good variety. A pleasant place to call home.

Nicholson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicholson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicholson, 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 Nicholson 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 Nicholson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
46.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nicholson 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 Nicholson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nicholson 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 Nicholson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicholson 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 Nicholson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicholson 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 Nicholson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nicholson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Olive Branch Senior Assisted, Quality Care of Howell and Brookdale Meridian MC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Nicholson, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Nicholson, Michigan. See the full list.
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