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10 Best Nursing Homes in Stephenson, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Stephenson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Stephenson, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Stephenson, MI

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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, 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.
Sun Valley Homes II Oconto is a residential care home located in the stunning bay-side town of Oconto, WI. Considered a hidden jewel, the proud residents of Oconto celebrate each year in June with Copperfest - a celebration of the city's heritage with musical performances and giant parade. If...
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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: 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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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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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.
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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Cost of nursing homes in Stephenson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Stephenson is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardner, MI with an average of $3,159 per month.

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

Stephenson, MI
$3,431/mo
$3,431/mo
$3,884/mo

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

Stephenson, MI
$3,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,191/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,431/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,575/mo
Studio
$4,237/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,563/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,556/mo

Senior living costs in Stephenson 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: Stephenson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStephenson, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,431/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,215/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,191/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,773/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Stephenson, MI:$3,431/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Stephenson, MI:$3,215/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Stephenson, MI:$3,191/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Stephenson, MI:$2,773/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Stephenson, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Stephenson 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
Stephenson, MI$4,978/mo$5,600/mo-11.1%
Michigan$4,764/mo$4,847/mo-1.7%
National$4,808/mo$4,797/mo+0.2%
Stephenson, MI
2024 average cost:$4,978/mo
2023 average cost:$5,600/mo
Percent change:-11.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,764/mo
2023 average cost:$4,847/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,808/mo
2023 average cost:$4,797/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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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 Stephenson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Stephenson

Care Partners Assisted Living - Oconto

4.9
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. I like the fact that the community is small, and the residents get more individualized care. It is easier for the residents to make friends. The rooms are nice size. They keep the community clean. They are receptive questions ...
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Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone, MI

4.0
My mom died after five weeks at transitions. I don't really have that long of a duration to evaluate. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, in fact I just did and her father is intending on moving there. I really liked the place and hoped my mom would have been there a lot ...
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LakeHouse Escanaba

4.5
Staff was attentive and my mom had her favorites. Took a couple of weeks to get her meds straightened out but they did I'd definitely recommend this facility, she loved it there. Her passing was totally unexpected. She adjusted right away. She had a very cute studio apt and she said it felt ...
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Stephenson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stephenson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stephenson, 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 Stephenson 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 Stephenson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Stephenson, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
18.2%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.8%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Stephenson 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 Stephenson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Stephenson, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
9.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
6.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Stephenson 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 Stephenson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Stephenson, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
6.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Stephenson 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 Stephenson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stephenson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stephenson 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 Stephenson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Stephenson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
15.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
6.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
0.5%
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