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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson, MI

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Jefferson 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 20 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jefferson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson is about $4,218, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 36 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson, MI

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Photo of Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Whenever I visit the building is always clean, no odors, staff are smiling and you can hear laughter. Food always looks great and activities are always happening.
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 Gaslight Village Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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 each service...
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For the money we pay we were surprised to find we had to furnish toilet paper! We also furnish all Mom 's toiletries and extra snacks and food for her! She really loves the dining room food and we 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.
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I love the location of your organization. Staff members in the office, very knowledgeable, friendly. [name removed] is the one that I deal with when I call from Colorado. She always takes time to get back to...
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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The nursing staff is very good. They know if something is off with my mom and call me right away. Her medications are given as ordered by the doctor which is great because mom would forget to take them all...
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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my mom loves the food but not many vegetarian options but what we like the most about the community is that they are very family oriented, and the staff are deeply compassionate and caring
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.
Located on John Ganton’s Countryside complete retirement campus, Brightside Assisted Living and Memory Care is Jackson’s premier memory care. Residents at Brightside enjoy life to the fullest in a beautiful, comfortable, safe and secure setting. The Brightside Care Team is dedicated to serving...
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My brother-in-law has moved into Ridgecrest Health Campus, and overall, it has been a worthwhile experience for us. Sometimes, he isn’t groomed as well as I would like, and he’s not completely shaved, but...
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.
A short drive from Ann Arbor, Jackson, Michigan is a community known for its friendly residents and picturesque landscapes. At RidgeCrest Health Campus, we pride ourselves in making sure our residents get to enjoy everything the surrounding community has to offer. Residents interested in...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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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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Photo of Senior Moments Assisted Living
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 Rice Care Home
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Photo of Countryside Atrium
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson is $4,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, MI with an average of $3,707 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, MI, vs. nearby cities

Jefferson, MI
$4,218/mo
$4,290/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, MI, vs. state and national averages

Jefferson, MI
$4,218/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,135/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,218/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,208/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,059/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,558/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Jefferson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,218/mo$4,608/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$3,794/mo$4,397/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,135/mo$4,607/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,189/mo$3,736/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Jefferson, MI:$4,218/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, MI:$3,794/mo
Michigan:$4,397/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, MI:$4,135/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson, MI:$3,189/mo
Michigan:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Jefferson, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Jefferson 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Jefferson, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Jefferson 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
Jefferson, MI$4,636/mo$4,606/mo+0.7%
Michigan$4,839/mo$4,816/mo+0.5%
National$4,904/mo$4,808/mo+2.0%
Jefferson, MI
2024 average cost:$4,636/mo
2023 average cost:$4,606/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,839/mo
2023 average cost:$4,816/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,904/mo
2023 average cost:$4,808/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

Brightside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Jackson, MI

4.1
It's been a very welcoming place. I feel like is a great fit for our situation. The staff was very professional in helping us make our decision, and fell like it was the right thing to do for my loved one.

Jefferson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
29.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
17.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson 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 Jefferson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson 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 Jefferson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 Jefferson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
5.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 Jefferson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
5.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
0.4%
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There are 20 nursing homes facilities near Jefferson, Michigan. See the full list.

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