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We are so happy we chose Harbor Homes. This is a transition we never thought we would have to make and we can't imagine doing it any other place. The staff is amazing. They are the most caring group of...
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The nurse at Village Care has been wonderful and very caring, especially since my mother-in-law is new. She is very professional and helpful. Even as busy as I know she is, she takes the time to meet our...
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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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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
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Our loved one was here for a time, and overall I thought they did a good job here. It was a nice looking, clean, well kept community, and everyone seemed very friendly. The only real issue I had was that...
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This is from my perspective...however since my 96 year old mother is checking herself out Friday...against my wishes...she would give a different point of view. She wanted to go home and took very little...
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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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Chestnut Fields provides the very best in retirement living with a focus on independent and personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  The unique "Town Square" concept features an interior streets cape complete with...
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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.
Serenity Home - NorthSerenity Home - North is an assisted living community located in Marne, MI. The city of Marne is a small town in Ottawa County, northwest of Grand Rapids. Marne is a quiet town in Wright Township with a few shops and small stores. Residents can enjoy going out for walks,...
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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.
Clark Retirement at Keller LakeThe Clark at Keller Lake is an assisted living community located in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are a part of the natural beauty of Grand Rapids. People love to stroll downtown and peruse through museums with one of a kind...
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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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 to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults since it opened in 2010. You will experience excellence in...

Cost of nursing homes in Aetna, MI

The average cost of senior living in Aetna is $4,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,133 per month.

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

Aetna, MI
$4,017/mo
$3,923/mo
$3,184/mo

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

Aetna, MI
$4,017/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,986/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,017/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,922/mo
Studio
$5,145/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,293/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,472/mo

Senior living costs in Aetna 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: Aetna, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAetna, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,017/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,933/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,986/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,477/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Aetna, MI:$4,017/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Aetna, MI:$3,933/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Aetna, MI:$3,986/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Aetna, MI:$3,477/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Aetna, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Aetna 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
Aetna, MI$5,591/mo$5,663/mo-1.3%
Michigan$5,484/mo$5,364/mo+2.2%
National$5,670/mo$5,388/mo+5.2%
Aetna, MI
2024 average cost:$5,591/mo
2023 average cost:$5,663/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,484/mo
2023 average cost:$5,364/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,670/mo
2023 average cost:$5,388/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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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 Aetna

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Aetna

MediLodge at the Shore in Grand Haven, MI

4.0
I have nothing but good things to say about the staff and conditions of the Sanctuary. The rehab and activities my wife is receiving is excellent! I also have referred other men in my situation to their administration. Gold star place!

The Oaks in Muskegon, MI

4.8
The memory care unit was amazing. I don't have much to draw from for the rest of the facility. I can tell you some of the residents living there seemed friendly and happy enough. If I were in the market for a facility to age in place and wanted to stay within the city they would be first on my ...
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White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Aetna nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aetna nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aetna, 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 Aetna 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 Aetna that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Aetna, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Aetna 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 Aetna Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Aetna, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aetna 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 Aetna partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aetna, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Aetna 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 Aetna communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aetna, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aetna 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 Aetna offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aetna, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.3%
0.5%
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