Situated mostly in Michigan’s Genesee County and approximately an hour northwest of downtown Detroit, Fenton is a city of about 11,403 people. Those over 65 make up 17.5% of Fenton’s residents, which is an above-average figure for a U.S. city. They’re lured to the city because its low cost of living helps their incomes go further and its sparse population means they can avoid the madding crowds. Fenton is also within easy reach of three of Michigan’s biggest cities, including Flint and Lansing, ensuring its seniors have easy access to big-city resources when they want them.
Assisted living is an option worth considering for seniors who find daily tasks increasingly challenging. Assisted living facilities can offer 24/7 security, chef-prepared meals, and housekeeping by staff, allowing seniors to spend their days as they wish. Assisted living facilities in Fenton charge different fees, with the average being around $3,669. That’s an annual savings of $6,372 when compared to the state average of $4,200 per month.
This guide reviews the costs of assisted living in the surrounding area in addition to discussing the advantages and disadvantages of living in Fenton. There’s also a useful list of free resources for seniors.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Fenton, MI
300 N Fenway Dr, Fenton, MI, 48430
8470 Parshallville Road, Fenton, MI, 48430
My mother-in-law moved into Posey’s Senior Care Homes. They seemed to be excellent, and everything that they’ve provided for her, we’re very happy with. We couldn’t see the room through the window, we
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My mother-in-law moved into Posey’s Senior Care Homes. They seemed to be excellent, and everything that they’ve provided for her, we’re very happy with. We couldn’t see the room through the window, we only saw the living room, and the kitchen. The food there is very good, very well prepared, and from what we could see in the window, the place looks amazing, very nicely decorated, and very cozy looking. There’s like six ladies in the home, and one caregiver for the whole group. They do a wonderful job. I know they do their nails once a week, someone comes in and does their hair every three weeks, they do coloring, bingo, they celebrate birthdays, Valentine’s Day, they decorate the home nicely for the holidays. They used to have somebody come in every Tuesday and do crafts with the ladies, and with COVID they can’t do that.
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My mother-in-law moved into Posey’s Senior Care Homes. They seemed to be excellent, and everything that they’ve provided for her, we’re very happy with. We couldn’t see the room through the window, we
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My mother-in-law moved into Posey’s Senior Care Homes. They seemed to be excellent, and everything that they’ve provided for her, we’re very happy with. We couldn’t see the room through the window, we only saw the living room, and the kitchen. The food there is very good, very well prepared, and from what we could see in the window, the place looks amazing, very nicely decorated, and very cozy looking. There’s like six ladies in the home, and one caregiver for the whole group. They do a wonderful job. I know they do their nails once a week, someone comes in and does their hair every three weeks, they do coloring, bingo, they celebrate birthdays, Valentine’s Day, they decorate the home nicely for the holidays. They used to have somebody come in every Tuesday and do crafts with the ladies, and with COVID they can’t do that.
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2205 N Long Lake Rd, Fenton, MI, 48430
My aunt gets excellent care at Courtyard Manor of Fenton. The staff has been excellent. The dining area is large and very clean. The staff has always been very accommodating in getting the residents w
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My aunt gets excellent care at Courtyard Manor of Fenton. The staff has been excellent. The dining area is large and very clean. The staff has always been very accommodating in getting the residents whatever they need. It’s a very clean and caring place. It’s a good place for us, and it has accommodated our needs.
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My aunt gets excellent care at Courtyard Manor of Fenton. The staff has been excellent. The dining area is large and very clean. The staff has always been very accommodating in getting the residents w
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My aunt gets excellent care at Courtyard Manor of Fenton. The staff has been excellent. The dining area is large and very clean. The staff has always been very accommodating in getting the residents whatever they need. It’s a very clean and caring place. It’s a good place for us, and it has accommodated our needs.
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10520 Hartland Rd, Fenton, MI, 48430
Hidden Peace Specialized Living Service is gorgeous. They got separate men and women. They had lots of assistance there to help them out. It’s next to a horse farm and people just get out there and th
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Hidden Peace Specialized Living Service is gorgeous. They got separate men and women. They had lots of assistance there to help them out. It’s next to a horse farm and people just get out there and there are all kinds of activities that they do there, but that was out of sight too. It’s a comfortable looking place and I was comfortable in there.
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Hidden Peace Specialized Living Service is gorgeous. They got separate men and women. They had lots of assistance there to help them out. It’s next to a horse farm and people just get out there and th
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Hidden Peace Specialized Living Service is gorgeous. They got separate men and women. They had lots of assistance there to help them out. It’s next to a horse farm and people just get out there and there are all kinds of activities that they do there, but that was out of sight too. It’s a comfortable looking place and I was comfortable in there.
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4016 Vicinia Way, Fenton, MI, 48430
Vicinia Gardens of Fenton was a very nice community. The people that were there were also very nice. The facility was clean, spacious, and pretty nice. Their amenities were comparable to bigger places
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Vicinia Gardens of Fenton was a very nice community. The people that were there were also very nice. The facility was clean, spacious, and pretty nice. Their amenities were comparable to bigger places that we’ve seen, they have a community-type room for the residents, and they have a comfy and nice dining area. The rooms that they had left were private and nice. It would have worked for us but it was so far away.
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Vicinia Gardens of Fenton was a very nice community. The people that were there were also very nice. The facility was clean, spacious, and pretty nice. Their amenities were comparable to bigger places
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Vicinia Gardens of Fenton was a very nice community. The people that were there were also very nice. The facility was clean, spacious, and pretty nice. Their amenities were comparable to bigger places that we’ve seen, they have a community-type room for the residents, and they have a comfy and nice dining area. The rooms that they had left were private and nice. It would have worked for us but it was so far away.
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4276 Kroger Drive, Swartz Creek, MI, 48473
Springvale Assisted Living is a part of the Swartz Creek, MI community, serving its senior living residents, and sharing life’s journey together.
Senior Living residents experience the joys of ev
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Springvale Assisted Living is a part of the Swartz Creek, MI community, serving its senior living residents, and sharing life’s journey together.
Senior Living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is familiar to them so that they and their families will feel at home.
Our purpose is to honor God by providing high-quality senior lifestyle services that promote the value and dignity of every person. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, with personalized services delivered in well-appointed private residences. At Springvale, we believe in Sharing Life’s Journey – meaning we all walk along with each other; resident, family, and team member, to support and encourage each other in times of joy, loss, celebration, and success.
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Springvale Assisted Living is a part of the Swartz Creek, MI community, serving its senior living residents, and sharing life’s journey together.
Senior Living residents experience the joys of ev
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Springvale Assisted Living is a part of the Swartz Creek, MI community, serving its senior living residents, and sharing life’s journey together.
Senior Living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is familiar to them so that they and their families will feel at home.
Our purpose is to honor God by providing high-quality senior lifestyle services that promote the value and dignity of every person. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, with personalized services delivered in well-appointed private residences. At Springvale, we believe in Sharing Life’s Journey – meaning we all walk along with each other; resident, family, and team member, to support and encourage each other in times of joy, loss, celebration, and success.
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5080 Baldwin Road, Holly, MI, 48442
Brookdale Grand Blanc was very clean and had helpful people. They were very pleasant and able to answer any question I had without hesitation. They had different events throughout the month. They had
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Brookdale Grand Blanc was very clean and had helpful people. They were very pleasant and able to answer any question I had without hesitation. They had different events throughout the month. They had jigsaw puzzles and cards. They also had a very wide menu selection. The room was just smaller than what I was looking for.
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Brookdale Grand Blanc was very clean and had helpful people. They were very pleasant and able to answer any question I had without hesitation. They had different events throughout the month. They had
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Brookdale Grand Blanc was very clean and had helpful people. They were very pleasant and able to answer any question I had without hesitation. They had different events throughout the month. They had jigsaw puzzles and cards. They also had a very wide menu selection. The room was just smaller than what I was looking for.
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9501 E. Highland Road, Howell, MI, 48843
I visited Village Manor Retirement. The staff who toured me told me everything I needed to know and showed me all the rooms. I was very pleased with the rooms, they were very nice. She showed me a sal
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I visited Village Manor Retirement. The staff who toured me told me everything I needed to know and showed me all the rooms. I was very pleased with the rooms, they were very nice. She showed me a salon, a library, and an activity room. The grounds looked really nice and super clean. The people were super friendly. I got a good vibe from the place. I think my dad would be cared for very well and there’s a lot for him to do there.
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I visited Village Manor Retirement. The staff who toured me told me everything I needed to know and showed me all the rooms. I was very pleased with the rooms, they were very nice. She showed me a sal
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I visited Village Manor Retirement. The staff who toured me told me everything I needed to know and showed me all the rooms. I was very pleased with the rooms, they were very nice. She showed me a salon, a library, and an activity room. The grounds looked really nice and super clean. The people were super friendly. I got a good vibe from the place. I think my dad would be cared for very well and there’s a lot for him to do there.
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12640 Holly Rd., Grand Blanc, MI, 48439
American House Grand Blanc was very cheerful. There were residents around, talking, and they seemed to be very clean and happy. The person that assisted us was very pleasant and was able to answer all
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American House Grand Blanc was very cheerful. There were residents around, talking, and they seemed to be very clean and happy. The person that assisted us was very pleasant and was able to answer all of my questions. The cable and all the utilities were included, as well as housekeeping, and laundry facilities for your clothing. They had a library, a game room, and scheduled activities for those wishing to participate.
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American House Grand Blanc was very cheerful. There were residents around, talking, and they seemed to be very clean and happy. The person that assisted us was very pleasant and was able to answer all
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American House Grand Blanc was very cheerful. There were residents around, talking, and they seemed to be very clean and happy. The person that assisted us was very pleasant and was able to answer all of my questions. The cable and all the utilities were included, as well as housekeeping, and laundry facilities for your clothing. They had a library, a game room, and scheduled activities for those wishing to participate.
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G3237 Beecher Road, Flint, MI, 48532
What I like about Sugarbush Manor is it’s like a home. It’s not a hospital. They have got the best people working here, from the girls who take care of you, to the managers. Any time you ask a questio
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What I like about Sugarbush Manor is it’s like a home. It’s not a hospital. They have got the best people working here, from the girls who take care of you, to the managers. Any time you ask a question, they’ll answer you and they’re not afraid to talk to you. They’ve helped me so much in this last three months. I can’t believe it. I was really scared to come here. They made everything so worthwhile that I’m not afraid to be alone around here anymore. I just take off, and they’re right there.
I don’t think I ever want to go anywhere else if I had to move. I want to stay here because of the beautiful people. You could get stuck in here just like you do in your own home. If you have any situation you can’t handle, they’re right there to help you. There are a bunch of people that I would give 100% to any time. The food is homemade. It’s like you’re cooking in your own house. There’s nothing phony about it. If I need something, if I ask about it, they’ll give it to me. I’m not dissatisfied with anything.
They have birthday parties, games, and a lot of music, and we have television and talk sessions. It’s really cool. I like it. I just got to open up a little more. I’m kind of shy about people, but it’s been good and the people are good to me. The residents are really friendly. I don’t feel uncomfortable at all in here. I have trouble with my legs, I can’t walk, so the activities they give help my legs. I get my support to help my legs get stronger. Everything in here is a five. My daughter and her late husband found this place. Each time I’m in here, each day that I get out, I enjoy it more, and I can fix up the place the way I want to, so that makes it even nicer. I don’t have any problems to say about it. What’s great about it, too, I’m right around the corner from my daughter, so that helps a lot.
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What I like about Sugarbush Manor is it’s like a home. It’s not a hospital. They have got the best people working here, from the girls who take care of you, to the managers. Any time you ask a questio
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What I like about Sugarbush Manor is it’s like a home. It’s not a hospital. They have got the best people working here, from the girls who take care of you, to the managers. Any time you ask a question, they’ll answer you and they’re not afraid to talk to you. They’ve helped me so much in this last three months. I can’t believe it. I was really scared to come here. They made everything so worthwhile that I’m not afraid to be alone around here anymore. I just take off, and they’re right there.
I don’t think I ever want to go anywhere else if I had to move. I want to stay here because of the beautiful people. You could get stuck in here just like you do in your own home. If you have any situation you can’t handle, they’re right there to help you. There are a bunch of people that I would give 100% to any time. The food is homemade. It’s like you’re cooking in your own house. There’s nothing phony about it. If I need something, if I ask about it, they’ll give it to me. I’m not dissatisfied with anything.
They have birthday parties, games, and a lot of music, and we have television and talk sessions. It’s really cool. I like it. I just got to open up a little more. I’m kind of shy about people, but it’s been good and the people are good to me. The residents are really friendly. I don’t feel uncomfortable at all in here. I have trouble with my legs, I can’t walk, so the activities they give help my legs. I get my support to help my legs get stronger. Everything in here is a five. My daughter and her late husband found this place. Each time I’m in here, each day that I get out, I enjoy it more, and I can fix up the place the way I want to, so that makes it even nicer. I don’t have any problems to say about it. What’s great about it, too, I’m right around the corner from my daughter, so that helps a lot.
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4444 W. Court St., Flint, MI, 48532
I toured Landings of Genesee Valley, and I liked the layout of it. It was smaller and very personable. I showed up without an appointment. The director immediately took me on a tour and was just great
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I toured Landings of Genesee Valley, and I liked the layout of it. It was smaller and very personable. I showed up without an appointment. The director immediately took me on a tour and was just great. They had some really nice commons areas. They also had a schedule of activities and a therapy room right there in the building. The décor in the rooms looked like they had been recently updated. They looked really nice.
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I toured Landings of Genesee Valley, and I liked the layout of it. It was smaller and very personable. I showed up without an appointment. The director immediately took me on a tour and was just great
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I toured Landings of Genesee Valley, and I liked the layout of it. It was smaller and very personable. I showed up without an appointment. The director immediately took me on a tour and was just great. They had some really nice commons areas. They also had a schedule of activities and a therapy room right there in the building. The décor in the rooms looked like they had been recently updated. They looked really nice.
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8240 Miller Road, Swartz Creek, MI, 48473
Courtyard Manor of Swartz Creek was nice and smaller. I liked it. I just like the other ones better, although there wasn’t anything against Courtyard Manor. It was fine. They had activities for the pe
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Courtyard Manor of Swartz Creek was nice and smaller. I liked it. I just like the other ones better, although there wasn’t anything against Courtyard Manor. It was fine. They had activities for the people that were staying there. It was a little older. It was a nice place. It was fine. The staff that I met with was nice and very knowledgeable.
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Courtyard Manor of Swartz Creek was nice and smaller. I liked it. I just like the other ones better, although there wasn’t anything against Courtyard Manor. It was fine. They had activities for the pe
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Courtyard Manor of Swartz Creek was nice and smaller. I liked it. I just like the other ones better, although there wasn’t anything against Courtyard Manor. It was fine. They had activities for the people that were staying there. It was a little older. It was a nice place. It was fine. The staff that I met with was nice and very knowledgeable.
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5201 Woodhaven Ct, Flint, MI, 48532
Woodhaven Senior Community is located in a peaceful suburb of Flint, Michigan. Guests are particularly fond of the new clubhouse, where they can enjoy drinks in the evening and breakfast bars in the m
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Woodhaven Senior Community is located in a peaceful suburb of Flint, Michigan. Guests are particularly fond of the new clubhouse, where they can enjoy drinks in the evening and breakfast bars in the morning. They are also happy to use exercise rooms with regularly scheduled yoga classes. Woodhaven Senior Community receives further praise for its cleaning services, and if guests want additional cleaning, they can simply call the front desk for assistance. Their families are also delighted to see daily checkups from staff members, and residents add that this is just the right frequency to allow for independent living.
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Woodhaven Senior Community is located in a peaceful suburb of Flint, Michigan. Guests are particularly fond of the new clubhouse, where they can enjoy drinks in the evening and breakfast bars in the m
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Woodhaven Senior Community is located in a peaceful suburb of Flint, Michigan. Guests are particularly fond of the new clubhouse, where they can enjoy drinks in the evening and breakfast bars in the morning. They are also happy to use exercise rooms with regularly scheduled yoga classes. Woodhaven Senior Community receives further praise for its cleaning services, and if guests want additional cleaning, they can simply call the front desk for assistance. Their families are also delighted to see daily checkups from staff members, and residents add that this is just the right frequency to allow for independent living.
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7550 Dixie Hwy, Clarkston, MI, 48346
The Pines of Clarkston seemed to be a very down-to-earth, very friendly, and very relaxed place. They had a lot of staff wandering around making sure residents were OK and directing them where they ne
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The Pines of Clarkston seemed to be a very down-to-earth, very friendly, and very relaxed place. They had a lot of staff wandering around making sure residents were OK and directing them where they needed to go. They also had more activities going on. The first time you walk in, it seemed like you’re walking into the main street, because they have a little snack shop/store out there, a beauty/barber shop, and a private little dining area for families. So, there’s some character to it. They also have a koi pond. All the three people I met; the head person, one of the aides, and the supervisor, were very down to earth. The menu looked pretty accommodating for the seniors, too.
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The Pines of Clarkston seemed to be a very down-to-earth, very friendly, and very relaxed place. They had a lot of staff wandering around making sure residents were OK and directing them where they ne
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The Pines of Clarkston seemed to be a very down-to-earth, very friendly, and very relaxed place. They had a lot of staff wandering around making sure residents were OK and directing them where they needed to go. They also had more activities going on. The first time you walk in, it seemed like you’re walking into the main street, because they have a little snack shop/store out there, a beauty/barber shop, and a private little dining area for families. So, there’s some character to it. They also have a koi pond. All the three people I met; the head person, one of the aides, and the supervisor, were very down to earth. The menu looked pretty accommodating for the seniors, too.
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700 Napa Valley Drive, Milford, MI, 48381
8111 S State Road, Goodrich, MI, 48438
I had my mom at The Pines of Goodrich for about four months. It’s good for anybody looking for a place for their parents or relatives. They treated us well there. She had a private room there and she
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I had my mom at The Pines of Goodrich for about four months. It’s good for anybody looking for a place for their parents or relatives. They treated us well there. She had a private room there and she was never able to go out, but they have a dining room and then a porch outside. We could take her out there. She never really felt good enough to enjoy the rest of the people, but they were good to her there.
They had one building that was just for people that kind of needed help or maybe just try to get a little stronger to go home. The other building had memory care for people that might be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s. They were very helpful, and we had hospice come in and help because mom just wasn’t able to get stronger.
They were good to us and her. The rooms were nice. They had just gotten new carpeting when we moved her in there. They were very clean and they always took care of her. They had a living room where they had a big TV if you wanted to go out and watch. They had people doing puzzles. They were clean and they always made good food for her. She would push the button for help and they would be right in there to help her with whatever she needed.
Everybody that was in there was wonderful. They always kept my mom’s room clean and her clean. Everything was always nice. The staff was always very nice. They would come in and talk to us and let us know how she was doing or if we had any questions, they were always willing to talk to us. Compared to all the other pricing, they were probably right there because she needed probably the most care that anybody could have. They were always there to help her. There was never any time when they just ignored her or didn’t help her with her needs.
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I had my mom at The Pines of Goodrich for about four months. It’s good for anybody looking for a place for their parents or relatives. They treated us well there. She had a private room there and she
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I had my mom at The Pines of Goodrich for about four months. It’s good for anybody looking for a place for their parents or relatives. They treated us well there. She had a private room there and she was never able to go out, but they have a dining room and then a porch outside. We could take her out there. She never really felt good enough to enjoy the rest of the people, but they were good to her there.
They had one building that was just for people that kind of needed help or maybe just try to get a little stronger to go home. The other building had memory care for people that might be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s. They were very helpful, and we had hospice come in and help because mom just wasn’t able to get stronger.
They were good to us and her. The rooms were nice. They had just gotten new carpeting when we moved her in there. They were very clean and they always took care of her. They had a living room where they had a big TV if you wanted to go out and watch. They had people doing puzzles. They were clean and they always made good food for her. She would push the button for help and they would be right in there to help her with whatever she needed.
Everybody that was in there was wonderful. They always kept my mom’s room clean and her clean. Everything was always nice. The staff was always very nice. They would come in and talk to us and let us know how she was doing or if we had any questions, they were always willing to talk to us. Compared to all the other pricing, they were probably right there because she needed probably the most care that anybody could have. They were always there to help her. There was never any time when they just ignored her or didn’t help her with her needs.
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2444 Oakridge Drive, Flint, MI, 48507
Nathan’s Place is located in Flint, Michigan, not far from Bishop International Airport. Residents of this community are provided with freshly made and well-balanced meals, and its staff makes sure th
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Nathan’s Place is located in Flint, Michigan, not far from Bishop International Airport. Residents of this community are provided with freshly made and well-balanced meals, and its staff makes sure that each one is properly hydrated. Family members of those living in this facility have commented on the quality of nursing care that the residents receive. This community is neat and tidy, and it is a homey place to live. With a fenced-in yard, Nathan’s Place is a well cared for and home-like community.
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Nathan’s Place is located in Flint, Michigan, not far from Bishop International Airport. Residents of this community are provided with freshly made and well-balanced meals, and its staff makes sure th
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Nathan’s Place is located in Flint, Michigan, not far from Bishop International Airport. Residents of this community are provided with freshly made and well-balanced meals, and its staff makes sure that each one is properly hydrated. Family members of those living in this facility have commented on the quality of nursing care that the residents receive. This community is neat and tidy, and it is a homey place to live. With a fenced-in yard, Nathan’s Place is a well cared for and home-like community.
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4137 East Cook Road, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439
The rooms are small and dark, the staff doesn’t respond timely to the call buttons. If they respond at all to the buttons. They refuse to take you to the bathroom, sometimes up till three hours or mor
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The rooms are small and dark, the staff doesn’t respond timely to the call buttons. If they respond at all to the buttons. They refuse to take you to the bathroom, sometimes up till three hours or more. The food was horrible and inadequate, and if you stay in your room, they tell you your foods cold too bad when they finally bring it, meds were distributed late, and patients waited long periods of time for assistance. When issues are raised, and you call about them. Your family member ends up getting yelled at for involving too many people in their care. Even though I’m the only family member calling. My sister and her husband are there and if his sister and I contact them all they get is grief. Time limits put on for when you can ring the buzzer constantly getting calls from my sister regarding the messes in her bed, because of lack of assistance. Trying to decide whether to get a lawyer or go to the news.
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The rooms are small and dark, the staff doesn’t respond timely to the call buttons. If they respond at all to the buttons. They refuse to take you to the bathroom, sometimes up till three hours or mor
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The rooms are small and dark, the staff doesn’t respond timely to the call buttons. If they respond at all to the buttons. They refuse to take you to the bathroom, sometimes up till three hours or more. The food was horrible and inadequate, and if you stay in your room, they tell you your foods cold too bad when they finally bring it, meds were distributed late, and patients waited long periods of time for assistance. When issues are raised, and you call about them. Your family member ends up getting yelled at for involving too many people in their care. Even though I’m the only family member calling. My sister and her husband are there and if his sister and I contact them all they get is grief. Time limits put on for when you can ring the buzzer constantly getting calls from my sister regarding the messes in her bed, because of lack of assistance. Trying to decide whether to get a lawyer or go to the news.
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801 Whitlow Drive, Milford, MI, 48381
The owners treat the staff poorly which results in high turn over which can be confusing to many of the residents.
The owners treat the staff poorly which results in high turn over which can be confusing to many of the residents.
3365 Grange Hall Road, Holly, MI, 48442
This is a six bed facility only. i say facility, but it is realy a home. My mom was thee for five years with Alzhimers and then increasng demitia.
I came and went as i wanted to see my mom. We would s
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This is a six bed facility only. i say facility, but it is realy a home. My mom was thee for five years with Alzhimers and then increasng demitia.
I came and went as i wanted to see my mom. We would sit on the huge porch the ran across the front of the ranch style home. It sat back from the road and was on a big peace of property so was quiet and she could hear the birds before she became too deaf. She got thre homecooked meals a day and if she didnt like the they would cook her something else! She would get lound and mean sometimes as the demia took over,but they knew it was Mary under there just as I knew it was mu Mommy. If you ever needed a place for your loved one, Young at Heart is my wish for you. She died there last year peacefully.
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This is a six bed facility only. i say facility, but it is realy a home. My mom was thee for five years with Alzhimers and then increasng demitia.
I came and went as i wanted to see my mom. We would s
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This is a six bed facility only. i say facility, but it is realy a home. My mom was thee for five years with Alzhimers and then increasng demitia.
I came and went as i wanted to see my mom. We would sit on the huge porch the ran across the front of the ranch style home. It sat back from the road and was on a big peace of property so was quiet and she could hear the birds before she became too deaf. She got thre homecooked meals a day and if she didnt like the they would cook her something else! She would get lound and mean sometimes as the demia took over,but they knew it was Mary under there just as I knew it was mu Mommy. If you ever needed a place for your loved one, Young at Heart is my wish for you. She died there last year peacefully.
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Fenton
The State of Michigan doesn’t license assisted living facilities. However, if a facility serving seniors provides levels of care that meet licensing requirements, it must apply for a license from the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Licensed facilities receive regular unannounced visits to ensure they’re complying with the state’s regulations.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Fenton
- According to Sperling’s Best Places, the cost of living index for the country is 100, while Fenton’s is 95.9, meaning its seniors hold on to more of their incomes than the average American. Health care costs are a good example of this. In Fenton, the figure is 85, slightly below the state average and significantly lower than the national average.
- The crime statistics for Fenton reveal the city to be a safe place to live. Property crime is a little below the national average, while instances of violent crime are about half those of the state and the country. Many seniors in assisted living are also secure in the knowledge that their facilities have 24/7 surveillance systems with staff always on-site.
- Due to its northerly location, Fenton experiences colder winters than most cities in the U.S., with an above-average annual snowfall of 36 inches and fewer sunny days (174 compared to the national average of 205). However, the city also gets below-average rainfall, and in summer, temperatures of around 82 degrees are normal.
- There are no hospitals in Fenton. The primary medical facility is Fenton Medical Center. However, the highly regarded McLaren Flint Hospital is only 25 minutes from the city, while an hour’s journey southeast to Detroit takes seniors to some of the most highly rated hospitals in the country.
- The Flint-based Mass Transportation Authority provides various useful services for seniors throughout Genesee County. These include the Rides to Wellness Program, a free door-to-door service for seniors who need to attend medical appointments or collect medications from pharmacies. There’s also Senior Shopper, a fixed-route pickup and return bus service that stops at many senior living facilities across the county, providing seniors with easy access to retail stores in the county and Flint.
- Unfortunately, water quality in Fenton is significantly below the national average. However, due to its rural location, the city’s air quality is excellent and far above the national average.
Paying for Assisted Living in Fenton
The average monthly cost for an assisted living placement in Fenton is $3,669, making the city one of the most affordable in the state. Other figures published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey also show Fenton’s typical fees to be below the state and national averages.
The Cost of Living in Nearby Cities
Bay City is the least costly location in this part of Michigan, with fees averaging $3,000. Saginaw’s seniors pay an additional $1,000 per month, while in Detroit, costs rise by another $750. The most expensive city in the region is the state capital, Lansing, where fees average $5,225.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Senior care costs often reflect the type of care provided, but not always. For example, assisted living in Fenton includes accommodations, yet its average costs are 22% below those of home and home health care. Both in-home services cost $4,576, despite home health care including basic medical support. Able-bodied seniors attending adult day health care centers have the most affordable care, with costs averaging $2,383. Due to their intensive levels of care, nursing homes are the most expensive. A typical semiprivate room in Fenton costs $9,353, while seniors in private rooms pay an additional $532 per month.
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
Nursing home (private room)
Note: Data for Fenton was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Flint, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fenton
There are a number of state and federal programs that offer financial assistance to eligible Fenton seniors. These include Healthy Michigan, MI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Fenton
Fenton’s seniors can benefit from a wide range of free resources, some of which are listed here. The resources can help seniors meet some costs, improve poor-quality care, learn new skills and make new friends.
Fenton Community & Cultural Center is a wheelchair-accessible hub that operates Senior Fridays, a day of activities catering to the city's older residents. Activities include bingo games and painting classes. On the fourth Friday of every month, the center provides nutritious lunches for seniors for a fee of $4 per meal. Other programs may incur nominal fees, such as $1 for bingo.
Seniors who can't resolve an issue with the owner or manager of their assisted living facility can take their complaint to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who will investigate and seek to resolve the issue on the senior's behalf. The ombudsman also educates seniors about their rights in care communities. There is no charge for their services.
The Flint VA Clinic is a community-based outpatient clinic that delivers primary care services to vets in Genesee County. It also provides anticoagulation, social work and mental health services. Seniors in need of hospitalization are transferred to the VA Ann Arbor Medical Center, although those in need of immediate care are taken to one of three medical centers within the county.
The Valley Area Agency on Aging is a multi-resource nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors in the area. The AAA can assist seniors by providing referrals to Medicare counselors who can help them plan for their futures, information on locations of health screenings for older residents, and legal services for those on low incomes.
Adults aged 60 and over can apply for the Mott Community College Gold Card, which meets their tuition costs for standard classes. Seniors will need to pay for other fees, including textbooks. The card also provides 50% discounts on some courses. Fenton seniors can study at the Southern Lakes Branch Center in the city.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fenton
Fenton-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.