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St Joseph County 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 186 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in St Joseph County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in St Joseph County is about $4,539, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1815 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near St Joseph County, MI

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Photo of Brentwood at Niles
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8.6
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They try to keep his room clean. The staff is pretty helpful in calling when I need to be aware of anything big or small. They are friendly when I visit. He seems to be happy with them. As far as activities...
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.
Brentwood at Niles is an assisted living and memory care community located in Niles, Michigan. Niles is a historic town, with roots dating back to the early 1800s. Boasting small town Midwestern charm, Niles is warm and welcoming while also being progressive and modern. Our city offers residents...
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Photo of Caretel Inns of St. Joseph
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They offer limited Medicaid accommodation, seemingly lacking or in need of improvement for families with a resident needing memory care or with dementia. The staff is very welcoming and there is a lot of...
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.
Caretel Inns St. Joseph is a senior living campus, built in 1995 and renovated in 2011, it continues to be a long-standing health care community in the St. Joseph and surrounding area. Caretel specializes in assisted living, memory care, and post-acute rehabilitation. Our compassionate care...
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Photo of Marshall Comfort Care
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The staff are really nice and friendly, the know each of the residents. The facility is welcoming. It is clean and not crowded. It does not look like a clinical facility more like an apartment/home. 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.
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Photo of Brookdale Portage Memory Care
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My mom shared that she felt it was cozy and Homie. I also have received positive support from staff in dealing with getting her settled and adjusted. I appreciate the open communication. I'm sharing their...
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.
Seniors who require specialized memory care can get the extra safety and security they need in our comfortable, homelike setting just about 20 minutes from Kalamazoo. Our customized programs provide loving care and meaningful interaction by a specially trained staff to help our residents maintain...
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Photo of Cedar Creek of Warsaw
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I really enjoyed the Thanksgiving dinner this past Wednesday evening. Great food, wonderful hospitality provided by the staff of Cedar Creek. Thank you for being so caring and taking care of the residents.
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.
At Cedar Creek of Warsaw, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Warsaw, Indiana, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living.Cedar Creek of Warsaw...
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Photo of Elkhart Place
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8.2
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I like the small size and staff friendliness. Some staff members really go out of their way to show care and kindness towards my mother-in-law. Compared to other similar facilities the cost is fair. I...
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.
Elkhart Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residence with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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We chose Bethesda Ranch because of the caregiver's eagerness to help not only my loved one but me and my family. It was also close to home. But it wouldn't have mattered. He was only going there. The...
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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Photo of Drews Place of Coldwater II
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The staff is extremely nice and caring. There are certain ones that go above and beyond with my MIL. She only allows one of them to help fix her hair. They have all been helpful and accommodating as issues...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff some of them are great, and others are just ok. With the meals there is little variety, and there are very few activities but our loved one wouldn't join in...
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 aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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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.
The Residence at Waterford Crossing is aptly named as it is located in the Waterford Crossing neighborhood of Maple City, a quiet area just a half mile off of SR 15 south of Goshen General Hospital and a quarter of a mile from Goshen's Prairie View Elementary School. In addition to being...
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Photo of Stone Ridge Adult Foster Care
44 Photos available
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During our time that our mother was living here it was amazing. She was very well cared for. Home cooked meals. Crafts. Very clean. No smells, except home cooked food. Very affordable. The home is sitting...
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.
Photo of Laurel Oaks of South Haven
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Absolutely recommend this facility. I would rate them 500! But given 5 is the top of the scale I can rate, it's a 5.
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.
Laurel Oaks of South Haven is a senior living community that offers both assisted living and memory care. Located in South Haven, Michigan, Laurel Oaks of South Haven is close to everything!Schedule a tour with us today!
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Photo of Bickford of Portage
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7.9
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The staff is very kind and attentive. Carla's room is a bit dirty but nothing out of control. Other than that we have not had enough interaction to have an opinion on dining or activities. This is our busy...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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Photo of St. Paul's
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44 Floor plans available
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We couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff is awesome and the community is so well kept and clean. My Mom has made so many new friends and keeps busy with all of the great activities. My Mom is...
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.
Photo of Bickford of Battle Creek
1717 Photos available
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Went through a staff nursing transition around time mom moved in so there was some lack of attention to a non life threatening medical issue and lack of communication around pharmacy and doctor transition 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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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I used this facility for a week for respite care for my Mother-in-law and everything went well. Anytime I called them, they responded very quickly. The staff interacted with my Mother-in-law very well. I...
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 exceptional senior living in Noble, County! Orchard Pointe Health Campus in located in Kendallville, Indiana, a city where a love of nostalgia is paired with an abundance of natural beauty. Our campus offers a variety of ways in which residents can spend their days, from exploring the...
Photo of The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods
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We have had a few issues however they have always been addressed in a timely matter. They are wonderful with mom and she feels safe and comfortable there. If there are concerns or issues they are very...
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.
The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods sits nestled among Battle Creek’s 7,000 acres of parkland. Located on lush, tree-lined grounds, residents have many opportunities to enjoy nature, as well as Battle Creek’s vibrant culture. Residents interested in activities outside our campus can play the odds at...
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Since they care for dementia patients they work well with them. Room size is nice not too big or small. Bathrooms are large with her shower. You are your own decorator. It could be simple or as elaborate as...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Viva Memory Care at South Bend provides compassionate care for individuals living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Our secure community offers engaging programs, individualized support and a homelike environment designed to promote comfort, dignity and joy every day. Experience a...
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Photo of Fundamental - Bell Tower Health and Rehab
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The room is very nice and adequate for my loved one there. The staff are all very pleasant and help the residents as quickly as they can.
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.
At BellTower Health & Rehabilitation, we work to help each patient reach their individual healthcare goals. We take a comprehensive physical, emotional and spiritual approach to care. Our staff takes a synergetic approach in working with each patient, their loved ones and independent...
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I came to Grace Village after I toured the facility and viewed all my options. I loved the 6,000 book library and media collection. I was amazed that there was a full time art instructor and dedicated Art...
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.
Grace Village, in the charming town of Winona Lake, is the only not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Kosciusko County. Incorporated in 1974, Grace Village is dedicated to preserving the richness of life for seniors in a comfortable and secure Christian setting. Grace...
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This is a wonderful community. The staff is outstanding. The cleanliness is outstanding and we like knowing that the atmosphere is very good and she is happy with the good variety of meals. They offer a lot...
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.
A new generation of older adults is enjoying longer, healthier lives. They are determined to remain active, involved and as independent as possible, even when health challenges arise. For them, a different approach to health and wellness has arrived at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Wellbrooke is not...
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My loved one is a resident at Grand Emerald Place and things have been good overall. However, some of the nurses are not as friendly as others. It depends on day shift and night shift, both are ruder and...
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.
Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with a home-like environment, support for activities of daily living, and a community where they can thrive. We develop personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day...
Photo of Heritage Point Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
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***There were only 3 concerns we had while mom was at Heritage Point: 1) POA information in the paper chart was forever being changed without our knowledge. 2) My mother was released for a overnight visit....
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage Point Alzheimer's Special Care is an assisted living community located in Mishawaka, Indiana, in Joseph County and home to just over 48,000 people. Nicknamed 'the Princess City,' Mishawaka has beautiful planned communities along the St. Joe River. Residents will enjoy the scenic parks...
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My loved one was very active for the few months that he lived at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. I grieve thinking about it because he was so joyful and became a shining light there for many people. My...
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.
We are honored you or a loved one is considering Brentwood at Elkhart to experience life’s next chapter. At Brentwood at Elkhart, we strive to create a culture of caring.What makes Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living different?LOCATIONBrentwood at Elkhart is located in picturesqueElkhart,...
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Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
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.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...

Cost of nursing homes in St Joseph County, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph County is $4,539 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $4,124 per month.

Nursing homes costs in St Joseph County, MI, vs. nearby counties

St Joseph County, MI
$4,539/mo

Nursing homes costs in St Joseph County, MI, vs. state and national averages

St Joseph County, MI
$4,539/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in St Joseph County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,496/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in St Joseph County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,303/mo
Studio
$5,123/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,518/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,775/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph County 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: St Joseph County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph County, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,539/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,427/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,496/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,542/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
St Joseph County, MI:$4,539/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph County, MI:$4,427/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph County, MI:$4,496/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph County, MI:$3,542/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in St Joseph County, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in St Joseph County 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
St Joseph County, MI$5,622/mo$5,622/mo+0.0%
Michigan$5,481/mo$5,361/mo+2.2%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
St Joseph County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,622/mo
2023 average cost:$5,622/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in St Joseph County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in St Joseph County

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Woodland Manor in Elkhart, IN

5.0
Thanks to everyone for taking such good care of my dad. He has said so many positive things. I really appreciate every one of you!

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

St Joseph County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph County, 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 St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.9%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph County 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 St Joseph County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
42%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LakeHouse Three Rivers, Birch Meadows and North Woods Village at Edison Lakes are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near St Joseph County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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