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Photo of Angelic Gardens
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.
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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A Family Affair was a very positive experience. The staff members were wonderful. The aid was especially affectionate to my mom. I chose this facility because it was nice, clean, and spacious. I only wish my...
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.
Everyone wants to take care of their aging parents and loved ones. Although many times. as a loved one ages we are no longer able to provide the kind of care and attention that they need. For most people the burden of taking care of an aging loved one combined with the burden of meeting the...
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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 Brookhaven A.F.C.
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.
Owned by Redwood, Inc., who has years of experience in providing the best quality care for you or your loved one.  Brookhaven is set in a lovely country setting with a caring staff to assist and comfort their Residents.  Has gazebo and deck access for a wonderful country view.  It is a pleasant...
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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.
Photo of Country Gardens
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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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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.
Our primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...
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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.
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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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Photo of Rose Cottage Senior Living
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.
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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.
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.
The personal care and support that only a private home can offer with all of the medical support and amenities found in a large facility. We offer a friendly family atmosphere while preserving the dignity of our clients.We are a 6 bed home open to both male and female residents. Special Diets are...
Photo of The Manor
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 The Harrington Inn
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.
Photo of Twin Lakes Terrace
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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.
Twin Lakes Terrace is an assisted living community located in the calm and peaceful surroundings of Sarnia, ON. We believe strongly in the idea of creating a community that cares for one another, and we find that our efforts make a very positive impression on visiting relatives. Our staff are...
Photo of Melody Gardens 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.
Photo of Brag
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: 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.
A Place to RememberA Place to Remember is a residential care home that is located in Davison, MI, and Genesee County. The home values the independence and liveliness of the seniors in their care. They take special care to keep that spark alive in their eyes and to build a program around them that...
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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, 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.
Enjoy the luxury and grandeur of Landmark Village, located in the heart of beautiful Sarnia, Ontario. This is no ordinary assisted living community, this is a home away from home for those who are used to the best. Its elegant surroundings are the perfect setting to stay close to old friends,...
Photo of Melody Brookwood 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.
Photo of Bentley Manor #3
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.
Photo of The Pines of Burton Memory Care South
Provides: Memory Care
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.

Cost of assisted living in Elmer, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elmer is $4,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Yale, MI with an average of $3,683 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elmer, MI vs. nearby cities

Elmer, MI
$4,039/mo
$4,028/mo
$4,105/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elmer, MI vs. the state and national average

Elmer, MI
$4,039/mo
U.S. national average
$4,553/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Elmer vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,039/mo
$4,275/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Elmer, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,676/mo
Private
$4,583/mo
Studio
$4,904/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,885/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,433/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Elmer over time

Elmer, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Elmer, 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 Elmer.

What families are saying about assisted living in Elmer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Elmer

Serene Gardens of Imlay City

4.3
I would recommend Angela's House to others for their loved ones. This appears to be a newer community. The food is really good here. The community is accommodating to the residents and family's requests. The staff were okay to work with if the family had questions or concerns about our loved ...
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Northwood Meadows in Cass City, MI

5.0
The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment is very nice! It's comforting to know that she is somewhere safe!

Gross AFC #3 in Clio, MI

5.0
They are good providors and take really good care! They were my first choice and are a good value. It's clean and they are friendly. They do a great job. I wish we could go back!

Elmer review score based on 199 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 199 reviews of 102 Elmer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Elmer review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Elmer review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Elmer, MI102 facilities
8.0
Sandusky, MI101 facilities
7.9
Marlette, MI274 facilities

Review subcategories for Elmer assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 199 reviews of 102 Elmer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Elmer resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Elmer, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.1
Staff
4.6
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Elmer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmer, 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 Elmer 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 Elmer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.9%
53%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.1%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
49%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49%
54.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elmer 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 Elmer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.8%
51.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.4%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elmer 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 Elmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmer 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 Elmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.5%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmer 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 Elmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
31.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.2%
50.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
49.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.5%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
34.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
29.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
46.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Elmer

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Elmer protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 127 assisted living facilities near Elmer, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Elmer, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Devonshire Retirement Village and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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