Assisted Living Communities in East Lansing, Michigan
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in East Lansing, MI below include 77 Assisted Living facilities with 452 reviews. On average in East Lansing, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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"When my Uncle was staying for rehab. They did all they can do to meet his needs . where very friendly and helpful .they have good food, lot choices and he enjoyed his stay...."
"Vista Springs Timber Ridge takes on a leading edge approach to elder care. It is designed to create an environment of matchless comfort, dignity, and most importantly, independence. The set up allows elders to be part of an intergenerational, loving ..."
"The staff in Provision Living at East Lansing was very kind, welcoming, and accommodating. They made my mom feel very comfortable. It's a new facility. It's very open. It's smaller, so it has a cozier feel. They had a nice dining area...."
"The Willows at East Lansing was a nice facility. The staff was nice, very helpful, and friendly. The facility was nice, clean, and homey. It was just that the other facility was a little bit more comfortable for me, but both would be facilities that ..."
"Bright, new rooms. Common area nice for residents to gather in and in view of staff, fireplace, patio. Staff is gentle, caring, communicative with family & trained in memory care. The move was a much smoother transition than anticipated, and has been..."
"The staff at Grace Haven are absolutely top notch! Since before move in the staff have been extremely supportive, kind, helpful and have went above and beyond for us. Grace Haven is always clean, the activities are fun, and my dad loves the outings..."
"I toured Independence Village of Grand Ledge. The atmosphere there seemed like it was more of a small community rather than just people living in separate rooms and all that. It seemed like there were a lot of activities that were going on, a lot of ..."
"My visit to Bickford of Okemos was wonderful, the staff was great, and it's very secure. The price point was higher, but it's very well-maintained. They had a variety of activities that they do, and they also transport the residents who live there...."
"Nice rooms clean and modern. Met nothing but great staff members. Friendly and caring. Grounds also nicely maintained. And a spacious great room ...."
"It was a very nice place. They got organized things daily and all kinds of stuff for the elderly to do. They have a physical therapy room. They got a lot to offer. The staff was very nice, but they're just going through a changeover of ownership, so ..."
"Rooms and hallways smell good and are clean. Food looks good when I visit. Staff is always available each time I’m there. The memory care building seems upbeat and happy. I’m always impressed!..."
"Brookdale Meridian was very clean and very well maintained. The staff or person who gave me the tour was great. They have restaurant-style dining, and they have it broken up into small areas, so rather than a large dining area where people have to go..."
"My mother-in-law will be moving into Island City. We were impressed with it. The size of the room was very good, the facility was clean, and the people were nice. We were pretty happy with it. When we were there, there was an exercise class going on...."
"When it came time for my 95 year old Dad & Mom to move to an assisted living community, we visited a few area facilities and were most impressed by Grand Haven Assisted Living in Lansing. We were looking for somewhere that they could keep their indep..."
"This is a very clean, pretty, well kept residence. Meals are good. Rooms size, based on cost are nice. My suggestion would be to paint colored lines on floor so residents know they live in the “blue” corridor and can navigate back to room. Also h..."
"I was very impressed with Delta Retirement Center. It was spacious and clean, and we liked that it was close to shopping. The rooms were modern with lots of storage space. They were updated with fresh new carpeting and paint. It seemed like they had ..."
"I went to New Haven Foster Care. The rooms were good sized. I liked that it was homey. It felt like you were in a house, although it had lots of bedrooms. They had a common area. Someone could stay in their room and not feel cramped and they could co..."
"Pleasant Manor is very nice and clean, and the employees are very nice. They provide very good service and they're all very nice. The food and dining area is all good. We play games like cards, dominoes and such, and watch television. I have a very n..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in East Lansing, MI and Nearby Cities
Seniors in East Lansing pay $4,313 per month for assisted living, a higher rate than Michigan's statewide average of $4,250 but lower than the national norm of $4,500. Ann Arbor offers care for about 41.3% more than East Lansing, while Grand Rapids' prices are nearly 12% higher. Kalamazoo also carries a higher monthly rate of $4,350. However, prices decrease by 2.3% in Detroit, offering one of the most cost-effective options in the region.
East Lansing
$4,313
Michigan
$4,250
United States
$4,500
Ann Arbor
$6,093
Grand Rapids
$4,828
Kalamazoo
$4,350
Detroit
$4,215
Paying for Assisted Living in East Lansing
Assisted living communities in East Lansing charge about $4,313 per month.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in East Lansing
The MI Choice Waiver Program helps eligible seniors pay for personal care services within a residential setting. Michigan also offers an optional supplement to Social Security Income (SSI) recipients to help pay for room and board expenses at assisted living facilities.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for
assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs.
Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
Veterans Benefits
Life Insurance Policy
Long-Term Care Insurance
Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living,
visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in East Lansing, MI
Assisted living has one of the lowest senior care rates in East Lansing at $4,313 per month. However, adult day health care costs less at $2,427, offering daytime-only activities and supervision. Seniors wishing to age in place can access professional daily living support with home care or skilled nursing services through home health care for 30.4% more than assisted living. Meanwhile, nursing homes charge higher monthly rates of $9,551 for semi-private rooms due to their around-the-clock medical care and supervision for seniors with illnesses or injuries.
In-Home Care
$5,625
Home Health Care
$5,625
Adult Day Health Care
$2,427
Assisted Living Facility
$4,313
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,551
Note: Data for East Lansing was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lansing, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in East Lansing
East Lansing and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in East Lansing, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in East Lansing
East Lansing Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
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Review of Provision Living at East Lansing
The staff in Provision Living at East Lansing was very kind, welcoming, and accommodating. They made my mom feel very comfortable. It's a new facility. It's very open. It's smaller, so it has a...
Provider response
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about your experience at Provision Living! We are thrilled that our staff's kindness, warmth, and attentiveness made your mom feel right at home. Our...
Burcham Hills was a large facility. It was very active and beautiful. It almost looked like a country club as you walked into the main lobby, the dining room, and living room. There appeared to be...
I toured Burcham Hills for my parents. The place was clean, comfortable, and huge. Their facilities were top-notch, and the staff was really good. My parents wanted to be on the first floor, but...