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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Alston, MI
Assisted living costs in Alston average about $4,100 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 5 communities in Alston. Our detailed directory has 4 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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We have been very happy with the care our aunt has received at Gardenview Memory Care. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and work very hard to maintain an open line of communication with our family. 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.
Situated in “Copper Country” on beautiful acreage with wooded views, walking trails and gardens, Gardenview is a modern senior living community located near Aspirus Hospital and Portage Hospital as well as downtown Calumet and Calumet Theatre. Wake up every day in a safe, intentionally designed...
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, 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.
Fresh air, clear skies, the beauty of seasonal changes, and a small town atmosphere. What a wonderful place to live. Houghton, Michigan, ranked “10th” in the Men’s Journal March 2002 as one of the “ Best Places to Live” in the United States, is such a place. Houghton has the above features 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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Alston, MI
The average cost of senior living in Alston is $4,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Caspian, MI with an average of $3,609 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alston, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alston, MI vs. the state and national average
Alston, MI
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alston vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Alston, MI by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alston, MI
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Alston.
Private income options in Michigan
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VA benefits in Michigan
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Medicare and Medicaid in Michigan
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Alston assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alston assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alston, 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 Alston assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alston that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alston, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
20%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alston assisted living
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 Alston Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alston, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alston assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alston, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35%
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Availability of select dining options in Alston assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alston, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alston assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alston, MINational
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alston
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alston protect seniors.
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Gardenview, Omega House and The Bluffs Senior Community are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alston, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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