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Nicholson 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 18 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nicholson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nicholson is about $4,941, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 163 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Nicholson, MI

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Photo of Quality Care of Howell
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Everything was wonderful there. Although my sister didn't want to go into an assisted living facility she still loved the treatment she got. My sister could be difficult at times but the staff was always...
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.
Quality Care of Howell is a family operated, assisted living facility licensed as an Adult Foster Care. It was founded by a team of individuals with the tools and background necessary to provide housing, health care and supportive services for individuals who need assistance in their everyday...
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My wife has been a resident at Brookdale Meridian Memory Care for almost a year. We have been extremely pleased with all aspects of her care. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and has numerous...
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.
At our community in Haslett, Mich., which offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care, we have the experience to understand the complexity of dementia at every stage. Memory care services in a safe, comfortable, home-like environment is the unique contribution we can make to your loved one’s well-being...
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We were blessed to have our father in the care of serenity house. The love and support and kindness that was given to my father will always remain in our hearts. They treated him like he was their own family...
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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Photo of Brookdale Meridian AL
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I'm not there a lot as I live out of state, but my mom and brother say they are happy and like the place, food, and staff better than the last assisted living place they lived in.
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.
Our community, located in Haslett, Mich., about 20 minutes from Lansing, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals and fun outings. Haslett offers the warmth...
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My mom is a current resident at Olive Branch Senior Assisted and she loves it there! Everything is great, with the exception of the activities. If a person is expecting things to keep them occupied, I think...
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.
Olive Branch Senior Assisted Living is located in beautiful Northridge CA. We are well known and trusted for providing outstanding service to our residents. We offer a very calm and positive enviroment. We are located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood so you will feel comfortable from the...
Photo of Divine Life Assisted Living Center #2
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The staff are wonderful women who truly care. As far as the activities go, I think they need more staff that are creative to plan things.
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.
New Life Assisted Living Centers are located at two locations in DeWitt and Haslett, Mich. The modernized senior care facilities offer personalized care with fewer than 17 residents in each location. The traditional homes were converted to permit fully furnished bedrooms designed specifically for...
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Cleanliness- excellent Friendliness of staff- it varies. His regular aid is outstanding. Another one insisted his name was something it was not (not terribly impressed) The rest I would rate 4 or...
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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The staff is very nice. My mom loves it there. Everyone has been very helpful as we have made the transition to assisted living.
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 Cortland Howell, a member of the Priority Life Care family, is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community located in the charming city of Howell, Michigan. Designed to cater to a broad range of needs, The Cortland Howell offers both the freedom and support desired by those in...
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Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows
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.
With a town slogan that says, “Every day is an event!” it is easy to believe that there is something fun happening nearly every day in Howell, Michigan; especially at our campus! At The Willows at Howell, our residents can oftentimes be found participating in one of Howell’s many seasonal...
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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.
Riverwind senior assisted care facility provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing that well-trained, compassionate staff are available around the clock to provide the level of assistance that is required. Our goal is to allow aging adults to continue living the lifestyle that they prefer...
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While searching for an ideal home for my elderly mother, I researched local care facilities and found an ideal place where she could be cared for -- Welcome Home. After meeting with the staff, I felt it 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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Things have gone very well so far at White Pine Nursing Home! All of the nursing homes we looked at were very overpriced, but this one was much more reasonable. It is clean and well kept, and everyone seems...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Welcome Home Sunshine
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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Nicholson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Nicholson is $4,941 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include East Lansing, MI with an average of $4,537 per month.

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

Nicholson, MI
$4,941/mo
$4,815/mo
$5,187/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Nicholson, MI vs. the state and national average

Nicholson, MI
$4,941/mo
U.S. national average
$4,907/mo

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

$4,941/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,941/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,451/mo
Studio
$3,995/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,872/mo
2 Bedroom
$38,298/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Nicholson over time

Nicholson, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nicholson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nicholson

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso

5.0
I was looking for a place for my mom for quite some time. I visited Welcome Home and fell in love! The homes are beautiful! Once I placed my mom I was pleased to find our that the staff truly care about the elderly. I am beyond happy that I found Welcome Home! My mom is doing very well, ...
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Vibrant Life Senior Living of Durand

5.0
The staff members and the care they provide to the residents has been great, everyone is very friendly and helpful there. Our loved one so far is really happy with the meals, and when it comes to the activities they do a good job keeping the residents busy.

Nicholson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicholson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicholson, 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 Nicholson 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 Nicholson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nicholson 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 Nicholson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nicholson 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 Nicholson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
43.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicholson 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 Nicholson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicholson 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 Nicholson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nicholson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.4%
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There are 18 nursing homes facilities near Nicholson, Michigan. See the full list.

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