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Assisted living costs in Onondaga average about $4,179 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 19 communities in Onondaga. Our detailed directory has 82 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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Working with people who have memory loss must be challenging on the best of days, but the staff of Sensations are always kind, patient, and clearly familiar with my Grandma’s idiosyncrasies - which means...
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.
Sensations is family owned with over 75 years combined experience in the senior industry—many years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Sensations has just opened with 39 beds, in Private and Friendship rooms. Adult Day Care and Respite Care is also available. ...
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From the beginning we were at ease that Dad's diagnosis of dementia with aggression was not out of the scope of what Devine Nest was capable and willing to take care of. The communication between the staff...
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.
Divine Nest Assisted Living is committed to enhancing the quality of life of the elderly by providing exceptional and compassionate care in a nurturing environment to promote the value and dignity of each resident. We are family & friends owned and operated community and are not part of a big...
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She wasn't there for very long. I know she would have enjoyed it lots had she been there longer. We were very happy with the choice to have her there. Mom didn't participate in the extra activities. She...
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.
Island City Assisted Living is located in Eaton Rapids, a small city in the south central part of Michigan full of historic sites. The place is set in an attractive location next to a river, the bridge leading across which is as striking as the building itself. Services and activities are...
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My mom moved in last summer and loves it. She’s made good friends with some of the other ladies living there. She loves [name removed] and the Uno tournaments. Bingo is always fun too. [name removed]...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Way Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Holt, MI) — LifeHOUSE Prestige Way has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to...
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I decided to take my mom to Pleasant Manor after a referral, a walk-through and a sit down with Annette the Mgr. I knew this would be the best place for my Moms Care. I was so impressed with the staff...
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.
Pleasant Manor I, AFC, LLC is a small residential care home located in Jackson City and County, MI. Designed to house six, it maintains that warm family environment that encourages the seniors to bond. Being a part the South Central part of Michigan the seniors can take advantage of the lower...
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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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are located on a beautiful country setting on Edgar Rd. in Mason.p>Our meals are prepared and served with special attention to presentation and...
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They do a god job. The people are great. The food is great. My loved one gets his bed changed every day. And he is bathed and his clothes are changed every day as well.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Pleasant Manor II AFC, LLC is a residential care home for seniors that is found in the lovely city of Jackson, Michigan which is located in Jackson County. This city, named after former President Andrew Jackson, is full of history and interesting recreational opportunities. Jackson has numerous...
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.
Miller's Country Care is a senior assisted living facility located in Jackson, Michigan on Lansing Avenue. While you might think that you can't find southern hospitality in a northern state, we prove you wrong. Our workers are as friendly and hospitable as you'll find in any southern care...
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They will call me and let me know when things are going on, I was really impressed with that. The food is pretty good, she seems pretty pleased with it. They need a more parking. The cleanliness was top...
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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Green Acres of Mason provides the very best in retirement living.  We focus on independent and customized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  You'll find that Green Acres is the place to be, with personalized...
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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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.
The Oasis of HoltOpening early Fall 2025! The Oasis of Holt allows you to live the life you want with the assistance you need. You've worked hard your whole life taking care of others and now it's time to let us help take care of you with the comfort and support you've earned. Every resident has...
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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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Bella Estates is a warm and caring home that is an amazing example of thoughtful craftsmanship. That same attention to detail is the foundation of the assisted living model. When you walk through the front entrance, you will experience the incredible feeling of family.Our focus is serving our...
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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
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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I would recommend the community. This is a good place to put your loved one. The communication with the staff is good. Dinner seems to be a sandwich and simple frozen meals. I wish the meals were more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
            Meeting Todays Needs With Yesterday's Values      New Haven Elder care, a small, home style assisted living    facility  is currently looking for a new resident to love and care for. If you are...
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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.
I have a 12 bed Adult Foster Care Home all on one level. I have been in business for 40 years taking care of the elderly. I take both men and women, i can even take couples. We live in a country setting three miles from the City of Charlotte. We live 2 miles from Wal-Mart and three miles from the...
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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...

Cost of assisted living in Onondaga, MI

The average cost of senior living in Onondaga is $4,179 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $3,463 per month.

Assisted living costs in Onondaga, MI, vs. nearby cities

Onondaga, MI
$4,179/mo
$4,079/mo

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

Onondaga, MI
$4,179/mo
U.S. national average
$4,712/mo

Assisted living costs in Onondaga, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,179/mo
$4,496/mo

Assisted living costs in Onondaga, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,500/mo
Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$4,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,000/mo

Senior living costs in Onondaga 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: Onondaga, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOnondaga, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,179/mo$4,403/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$4,496/mo$4,615/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$2,952/mo$3,742/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Onondaga, MI:$4,179/mo
Michigan:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Onondaga, MI:$4,496/mo
Michigan:$4,615/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Onondaga, MI:$2,952/mo
Michigan:$3,742/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Onondaga, 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 Onondaga.

What families are saying about assisted living in Onondaga

Recent reviews for assisted living in Onondaga

EHM Assisted Living in Stockbridge, MI

4.4
My mother has been at EHM for several months now. I moved her there from a much larger institution and love the change. EHM is very personal, very caring and very professional. I used to worry all the time when Mom was at the Lutheran Homes because she seemed to be nothing more than room 217. ...
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Prestige Way in Holt, MI

5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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Pleasant Manor II AFC, LLC in Jackson, MI

5.0
I would recommend this in a minute. The care is superb, they care about their residents. The community always notified me of any changes with my loved one. They really care for their patients and families. They are very friendly and helpful.

Onondaga assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onondaga assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onondaga, 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 Onondaga 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 Onondaga that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Onondaga, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.9%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
52.6%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Onondaga 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 Onondaga Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Onondaga, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.4%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Onondaga 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 Onondaga partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onondaga, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Onondaga 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 Onondaga communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Onondaga, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
15.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onondaga 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 Onondaga offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onondaga, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.8%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Onondaga

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 Onondaga protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sensations Memory Care Residence, Divine Nest Assisted Living and Island City Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Onondaga, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 19 assisted living facilities near Onondaga, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Onondaga, Michigan are Sensations Memory Care Residence and Independence Village of Grand Ledge. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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