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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Benton Harbor, MI

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Assisted living costs in Benton Harbor average about $4,391 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Benton Harbor. Our detailed directory has 20 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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Photo of StoryPoint St. Joseph
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint St. Joseph (formerly Provision Living at St. Joseph)! 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...
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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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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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
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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 assisted living in Benton Harbor, MI

The average cost of senior living in Benton Harbor is $4,391 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI with an average of $4,192 per month.

Assisted living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, vs. nearby cities

Benton Harbor, MI
$4,391/mo
$4,247/mo

Assisted living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, vs. state and national averages

Benton Harbor, MI
$4,391/mo
U.S. national average
$4,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,391/mo
$4,391/mo

Assisted living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$5,769/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,250/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,500/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,650/mo

Senior living costs in Benton Harbor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Benton Harbor, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenton Harbor, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,391/mo$4,246/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,391/mo$4,617/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,687/mo$3,744/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Benton Harbor, MI:$4,391/mo
Michigan:$4,246/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Benton Harbor, MI:$4,391/mo
Michigan:$4,617/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Benton Harbor, MI:$3,687/mo
Michigan:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Assisted living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Benton Harbor 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.

Benton Harbor, MIMI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Benton Harbor, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Benton Harbor 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
Benton Harbor, MI$5,315/mo$5,000/mo+6.3%
Michigan$4,541/mo$4,515/mo+0.6%
National$4,624/mo$4,626/mo-0.0%
Benton Harbor, MI
2024 average cost:$5,315/mo
2023 average cost:$5,000/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,541/mo
2023 average cost:$4,515/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,624/mo
2023 average cost:$4,626/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Benton Harbor, 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 Benton Harbor.

What families are saying about assisted living in Benton Harbor

Recent reviews for assisted living in Benton Harbor

Buchanan Meadows

5.0
Buchanan Meadows is an incredible place! It is tucked away in a neighbor which helps foster the peaceful, calm & homey ambience. The facility is small and cozy, the staff is warm and welcoming making you feel comfortable from the minute you enter. They (the staff) do a truly wonderful job ...
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Brentwood at Niles

4.8
Brentwood is a clean facility. The employees look after the residents pretty well. They clean their room weekly. My uncle does say when he pushes the button he wears he doesn’t feel they come to check on him very quickly. However, overall he is happy there.

Caretel Inns of St. Joseph

4.1
My wife was cared for very well at Caretel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was well equipped with rehab equipment, activities, snack bar,etc. the only negative was that my wife was not crazy about the food. Her room was equipped with a small kitchenette, with a refrigerator ...
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Benton Harbor assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton Harbor assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton Harbor, 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 Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
12.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Benton Harbor

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Benton Harbor protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint St. Joseph, Caretel Inns of St. Joseph and Golden Shore are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Benton Harbor, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near Benton Harbor, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Benton Harbor, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living and River Ridge Retirement Village. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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