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Assisted living costs in Howard City average about $3,897 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 150 communities in Howard City. Our detailed directory has 1746 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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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nestled on an expansive 30-acre campus, Covenant Village offers the luxury of a country home that’s just three miles from downtown Grand Rapids. An indoor village center includes a pool, spa, sauna and steam room; health club; fellowship center; business, learning, wellness and banking centers;...
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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
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.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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.
Raybrook Campus offers the full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care and memory care. The property is conveniently located in the SE portion of Grand Rapids, close to Calvin College and shopping. This location is an ideal solution for senior couples...
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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.
Clark Retirement at Keller LakeThe Clark at Keller Lake is an assisted living community located in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are a part of the natural beauty of Grand Rapids. People love to stroll downtown and peruse through museums with one of a kind...
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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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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 a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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.
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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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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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 assisted living in Howard City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Howard City is $3,897 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include White Cloud, MI with an average of $3,251 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard City, MI vs. nearby cities

Howard City, MI
$3,897/mo
$3,950/mo
$3,944/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard City, MI vs. the state and national average

Howard City, MI
$3,897/mo
U.S. national average
$4,674/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Howard City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,897/mo
$3,987/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Howard City, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,672/mo
Studio
$5,249/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,402/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,976/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Howard City over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Howard City, 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 Howard City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Howard City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Howard City

Big Rapids Fields

5.0
The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working on puzzles. My mom has made friends with some of the other residents, which has helped ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids

4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

3.3
Stay as far away from it as you can. I picked it because I wasn't able to come and check it out myself and I was not told the truth about it it was nothing like I was told. It does not have the elders care, as number one

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their community, such as at StoryPoint Rockford, where families praise the long-lasting friendships that have formed between residents and caregivers.
Thoughtful accommodations for various needs. Communities offer accommodations that cater to individual needs, like at White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care, where residents appreciate personalized care plans and the availability of activities to meet various interests and abilities.
Flexible and supportive community environments. Reviews highlight the welcoming and accommodating atmosphere at many communities, including StoryPoint Rockford, where staff are described as flexible and supportive, creating a sense of community for residents.
Engaging and diverse activities. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at communities, such as at StoryPoint Rockford, where staff organize events and outings, including gardening and museum trips, to keep residents engaged and active.
Communication and transparency from staff. Reviews commonly praise the transparent and consistent communication between staff and families, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in their loved one's care, like at StoryPoint Rockford, where families appreciate regular updates and meetings with community directors.
High-quality, personalized meal services. Throughout reviews, quality food is a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron, families appreciate the catering to individual dietary restrictions and preferences, allowing residents to look forward to mealtimes every day ...
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Howard City review score based on 384 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 384 reviews of 137 Howard City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Howard City review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Howard City review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Howard City, MI137 facilities
8.2
Pierson, MI162 facilities
6.0
Morley, MI8 facilities

Review subcategories for Howard City assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 384 reviews of 137 Howard City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Howard City resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Howard City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Howard City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Howard City, 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 Howard City 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 Howard City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.4%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.9%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.4%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Howard City 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 Howard City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.7%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.8%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.2%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Howard City 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 Howard City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.6%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Howard City 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 Howard City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
24.8%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Howard City 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 Howard City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.9%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Howard City

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 Howard City protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 150 assisted living facilities near Howard City, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Howard City, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Rockford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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