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It's very comforting to know that I have kind people to help me whenever I need. I have made great friends at Grand Village which I'm extremely grateful for. It's a great place to live.
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.
Grand Village, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Grandville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, where we support and...
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Very helpful and polite administrative staff. Room size is very adequate, don't know much about activities, my mother doesn't participate in many of them.
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.
Care Cardinal Byron Center is a comfortable and secure residential community offering a professional, friendly team and multiple levels of care. With personalized living spaces, comfortable gardens, and nutritious meals provided every day, your loved one can thrive and enjoy the safety of 24-hour...
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She tells me all the time she is very happy with her place. Residents are great she has met a lot of people. Access to library & salon is great. The only issue was it took her a year & 1/2 to get in & she...
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.
Rivertown Ridge is redefining the experience of aging! As a premier resort like community nestled in a 200 acre neighborhood surrounded by nature with amenities and services. Offering the highest quality living to both residents and families that gives the warmest home feeling.An award winning...
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8.1
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The staff and everything is top notch - they are true professionals who care. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. Staff is fantastic, professional...
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.
Life flourishes at American House Wyoming. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, wood shop, on-site theater, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. American House Wyoming is where seniors can find the care they...
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The apartment for my mother-in-law is exactly what she needed. They have more daily activities than she expected. We now have to schedule time with her.
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: 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.
Rehoboth comes from Genesis 26:22 That the Lord as made room for you.Rehoboth is dedicated to serving Alzheimer's,Dementia and Memory Loss specializing personal individualized care.We are a 6 bed Assisted Living Home nestled in the country on 2 acres of country living.Our commitment is to provide...
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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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Great staff and very caring. The residents are well cared for and staff try to get everyone involved in games and activities. Food is all home cooked but they do have treats like cookies and brownies at...
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: 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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Cost of assisted living in New Salem, MI

The average cost of senior living in New Salem is $3,996 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coopersville, MI with an average of $3,934 per month.

Assisted living costs in New Salem, MI, vs. nearby cities

New Salem, MI
$3,996/mo
$4,286/mo

Assisted living costs in New Salem, MI, vs. state and national averages

New Salem, MI
$3,996/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in New Salem, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,996/mo
$4,145/mo

Assisted living costs in New Salem, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$5,358/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,892/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,831/mo

Senior living costs in New Salem 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: New Salem, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Salem, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,996/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,145/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,562/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
New Salem, MI:$3,996/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
New Salem, MI:$4,145/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
New Salem, MI:$3,562/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in New Salem, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in New Salem 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.

New Salem, MIMI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in New Salem, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in New Salem 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
New Salem, MI$6,334/mo$4,917/mo+28.8%
Michigan$5,171/mo$4,805/mo+7.6%
National$5,128/mo$4,793/mo+7.0%
New Salem, MI
2024 average cost:$6,334/mo
2023 average cost:$4,917/mo
Percent change:+28.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,171/mo
2023 average cost:$4,805/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in New Salem, 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 New Salem.

What families are saying about assisted living in New Salem

Recent reviews for assisted living in New Salem

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive. I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

New Salem review score based on 58 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 58 reviews of 9 New Salem assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The New Salem 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

New Salem review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
New Salem, MI9 facilities
8.9
Hudsonville, MI23 facilities
8.4
Hopkins, MI13 facilities

Review subcategories for New Salem 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 58 reviews of 9 New Salem assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare New Salem 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.
New Salem, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.1
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.3
3.7
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New Salem assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Salem assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Salem, 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 New Salem 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 New Salem that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
New Salem, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in New Salem 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 New Salem Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
New Salem, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in New Salem 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 New Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Salem, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in New Salem 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 New Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Salem, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Salem 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 New Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Salem, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in New Salem

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 New Salem protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Care Cardinal Byron Center and Rivertown Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near New Salem, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 9 assisted living facilities near New Salem, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in New Salem, Michigan are Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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