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Assisted living costs in St Joseph average about $4,372 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in St Joseph. Our detailed directory has 12 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
5555 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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7 reviews
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5 on all. My parents have settled in amazingly well. Staff are available and helpful while giving my parents their space. They are pleased with the food and I agree when I eat with them. They are...
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 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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Photo of Caretel Inns of St. Joseph
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8.6
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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, 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, 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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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.
Photo of Caretel Inns of Lakeland
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.
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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...
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Cost of assisted living in St Joseph, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph is $4,372 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Michiana, MI with an average of $4,150 per month.

Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MI, vs. nearby cities

St Joseph, MI
$4,372/mo
$4,225/mo

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

St Joseph, MI
$4,372/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,372/mo
$4,372/mo

Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$5,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,500/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph 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: St Joseph, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,372/mo$4,398/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,372/mo$4,605/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living$3,670/mo$3,737/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph, MI:$4,372/mo
Michigan:$4,398/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph, MI:$4,372/mo
Michigan:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph, MI:$3,670/mo
Michigan:$3,737/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in St Joseph, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in St Joseph 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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Assisted living cost trends in St Joseph, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in St Joseph 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, 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%
St Joseph, 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 St Joseph, 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 St Joseph.

What families are saying about assisted living in St Joseph

Recent reviews for assisted living in St Joseph

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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St Joseph assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph, 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 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 St Joseph that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
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
37.5%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Joseph 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 St Joseph partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph 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 St Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in St Joseph

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 St Joseph 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 Willows Assisted Living #1 are the top-rated assisted living facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 11 assisted living facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in St Joseph, 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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