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10 Best Nursing Homes in Porter, MI
Porter 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 46 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Porter, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Porter is about $4,315, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 561 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 Sumner, Elm Hall and Merrill.
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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.
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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Porter, MI
The average cost of senior living in Porter is $4,315 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Pleasant, MI with an average of $3,894 per month.
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Porter, MI
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Porter
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Porter
Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI
4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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Brookdale Midland
5.0
We chose Brookdale Midland because the staff that worked there all had nursing experience. They are all very knowledgeable and know things about my dad and what his likes and dislikes are.
Bickford of Midland
4.3
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.
Porter nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Porter nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Porter, 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 Porter 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 Porter that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Porter, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Porter 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 Porter Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Porter, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Porter 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 Porter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Porter, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Porter 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 Porter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Porter, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Porter 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 Porter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Porter, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Porter, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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