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8 Best Nursing Homes in Alton, MI

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Alton is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alton is about $3,786, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 35 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Alton, MI

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I liked Transitions with nice facility and all that worked there. I liked [name removed] vision for the facility and care for everyone living there. Only thing that fell short was the lack of personnel to...
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.
Transition Assisted Living is a full-service assisted living community focused on health and wellness. The founders David, Lenore, and Crystal Hayes are committed to adhering to the best quality care while allowing residents to experience new things in life. Our mission is to provide...
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They are very caring but they are not equipped for higher needs/ end of life care. If you are looking for skilled nursing of any type this is not the right facility.
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.
North Woods Place is located in the lovely town of Escanaba on Michigan's northern peninsula. We are two miles from Ludington Park on the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc. We are situated near many amenities available in Escanaba such as parks, restaurants and cultural activities at...
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We are so glad we chose Northwoods place for dad. Everyone has been so helpful and supportive to dad and us too as he gets settled in. Everyone seems to have such patience with his needs.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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: Nursing Homes
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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
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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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Alton, MI

The average cost of senior living in Alton is $3,786 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daggett, MI with an average of $3,523 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton, MI vs. nearby cities

Alton, MI
$3,786/mo
$3,786/mo
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton, MI vs. the state and national average

Alton, MI
$3,786/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alton vs. other types of senior living

$3,786/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,786/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Alton, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$2,575/mo
Studio
$3,813/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alton

Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone, MI

4.0
My mom died after five weeks at transitions. I don't really have that long of a duration to evaluate. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, in fact I just did and her father is intending on moving there. I really liked the place and hoped my mom would have been there a lot ...
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LakeHouse Escanaba

4.5
Staff was attentive and my mom had her favorites. Took a couple of weeks to get her meds straightened out but they did I'd definitely recommend this facility, she loved it there. Her passing was totally unexpected. She adjusted right away. She had a very cute studio apt and she said it felt ...
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Alton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alton, 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 Alton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alton, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
62.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
62.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
62.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
12.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alton nursing homes

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 Alton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alton, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
12.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.5%
0.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alton, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alton, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alton, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Transition Assisted Living, Escanaba Housing Commission and LakeHouse Escanaba are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alton, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Alton, Michigan. See the full list.

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