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1740 Village Drive, Muskegon, MI 49442
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I called here two days ago and talked with April and found her to be informative and helpful. Although your apartments are not section 8 or Humana friendly, and I am not able to proceed. I can tell just by speaking with April that she did not judge m..."
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1776 Vulcan Street, Muskegon, MI 49442
4.0
(5 reviews)
"As we walked into the door at The Cove at Lake Woods-Muskegon, the staff was really helpful and friendly. They give us directions on how to get down to the administrator's office. So, that was impressive. Then the coordinator that you spoke to was ju..."
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850 Seminole Road, Muskegon, MI 49441
3.3
(10 reviews)
"Seminole was absolutely lovely. It was a wonderful place. My sister's friend was staying there and she was very happy. I felt like she was very well taken care of. There was an adorable and very comfortable room owned by a lady who was 100 years old ..."
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5425 Chestnut Dr, Muskegon, MI 49444
3.1
(7 reviews)
"I am a former Army medic - I have seen good caregivers and these guys are SUPER great. I worked at an Army hospital and I know when people do not like caring for people. These people are very nice and they make my mom very comfortable - and me and ..."
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1530 Mclaughlin Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Christian Care is very nice and clean. The staff members who I met and talked to were all nice. They had a game room where they can do bingo, puzzles together, and play cards. They keep the residents busy. They also have a nice, clean laundry area. T..."
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1244 W Southern Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49441
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4445 S Brooks Rd, Muskegon, MI 49444
"Agape Home, situated in Muskegon, MI, specializes in memory care and assisted living services. The senior living community offers accommodat..."
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2171 Monte Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49444
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18100 174th Avenue, Spring Lake, MI 49456
4.4
(13 reviews)
"American House Spring Lake was nice. It had a two-bedroom-two-bathroom that it could have gotten there, but the view out the window kind of turned me off because it was overlooking the parking lot. I don't want to spend my days looking at a parking l..."
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1125 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI 49417
4.4
(31 reviews)
"Excellent care, and good communication with family. Compassionate staff. We would recommend in the future...."
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11911 James St, Holland, MI 49424
4.1
(27 reviews)
"My cousin moved in today at American House Holland. It was the first and only one we visited, but we were just so delighted by their immediate response to us. They had a very warm welcome. They immediately showed her some available rooms and she just..."
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3138 S Van Wagoner Ave, Fremont, MI 49412
"Family-like Setting, Surrounded by Nature The Cottages at Martin Lake are custom memory-care and assisted living homes set in a wooded ar..."
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3088 S Van Wagoner Ave, Fremont, MI 49412
"Family-like Setting, Surrounded by Nature The Cottages at Martin Lake are custom memory-care and assisted living homes set in a wooded ar..."
READ MORE16331 Robbins Road, Grand Haven, MI 49417
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father-in-law is in Lakeshore Assisted Living. It is really nice. The staff is really caring. The facility is very clean and looks very homey. There is a lot of one-on-one attention. They are in the price range that we need. The food is excellent...."
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1410 South Ferry Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417
4.6
(9 reviews)
"The staff are very courteous and helpful. The food has also improved quite a bit since the hiring of a new chef. Recently, they have started having family events for the residents. The most recent was for Mother's Day weekend where the staff hosted a..."
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11289 Commerce Lane, Allendale, MI 49401
4.6
(3 reviews)
"We were guided to Green Acres as my sister could no longer care for our mother in her home. It became the greatest blessing we could have received. It reminded us of a little village setting - very clean with large Dining room, Activity room and wo..."
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704 Pennoyer, Grand Haven, MI 49417
4.6
(3 reviews)
"When Mom was recovering from a TIA in a nursing home, she realized how much she enjoyed living with other people. For thirty years after Daddy died, she had lived alone. Gradually her physical stamina had diminished and her world grew smaller and sma..."
READ MORE102 Hillcrest Avenue, Fremont, MI 49412
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Fountainview Retirement Village of Fremont is a 20-unit facility. They have an excellent staff to resident ratio, and they were friendly. Their amenities were pretty average for its size. They have a nice outdoor area for such a small facility. It ju..."
READ MORE640 W Randall St, Coopersville, MI 49404
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We just came to a decision this morning that Fountain View Assisted Living of Coopersville will be the place for my dad. It is a 52-unit facility broken up into three buildings with interior access to all the buildings. They're all connected and you ..."
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801 E Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom has moved to Green Acres of Fremont because of the location. The establishment was clean, clean-smelling, and inviting. Everybody I talked to was knowledgeable and friendly. They have a lot of activities that I think my mom would like to have ..."
READ MOREAt $3,500 per month, the cost of assisted living in Muskegon is well below the state and national averages, and it’s also one of the lowest monthly averages among all the urban areas in Michigan. Detroit averages $4,750 per month for assisted living, while Ann Arbor has the highest costs in the state at $5,590. Only Flint, at $3,669, comes close to matching Muskegon for price.
Muskegon
$3,500
Michigan
$4,200
The United States
$4,300
Detroit
$4,750
Flint
$3,669
Lansing
$5,225
Ann Arbor
$5,590
Assisted living in Muskegon costs an average of $3,500 per month, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. This is lower than the statewide and national averages of $4,200 and $4,300, respectively.
Michigan provides personal care services through the Medicaid State Plan, which covers homes for the aged. It also provides an optional state supplement for supplemental security income recipients who reside in a home for the aged that limits room and board charges.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
Assisted living is not the only senior care option in Muskegon. Seniors who need 24-hour supervision and care can move into a semiprivate room in a local nursing care home for an average monthly cost of $9,057, while private rooms cost $9,498. Less expensive options for seniors who need less supervision include homemaker and home health aide services, which cost an average of $5,243 per month each. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $2,444 per month.
Homemaker Services
$5,243
Home Health Aide
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$2,444
Assisted Living Facility
$3,500
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,057
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$9,498
Seniors in the Muskegon area can look to several local organizations for help and support. These government and private nonprofit organizations assist seniors with in-home support, financial aid and benefits-related services. Transportation and nutrition assistance is also available from these support agencies.
Resource
Contact
Service
(231) 733-8699
Tanglewood Park is a clearinghouse for senior support services in the Muskegon area and brings several nonprofit ventures together under a single unified institution. One project, AgeWell, provides seniors aged 55 and over with nutritional support through meals on wheels deliveries and nutrition education classes, a fitness program geared toward seniors' needs and travel programs to help older adults get out and travel. Another program, LifeCircles PACE offers full-spectrum health services for eligible seniors, from routine checkups to referrals for dental and vision care.
Senior Resources of West Michigan
(231) 739-5858
Senior Resources of West Michigan is part of the local Area Agency on Aging. It offers benefits counseling and case management services to help local seniors apply for various benefit programs they may be eligible for. Seniors can go through the agency to find caregiver education and referrals, support groups and bereavement counseling, as well as disabled ride services and home mobility modifications.
(231) 773-5355
Pioneer Resources provides social and community events that bring local seniors together on a weekly basis. Other services include help with Medicare/Medicaid signups and appeals, utility payment support and educational programs that focus on senior health and living skills.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Tanglewood Park | (231) 733-8699 | Tanglewood Park is a clearinghouse for senior support services in the Muskegon area and brings several nonprofit ventures together under a single unified institution. One project, AgeWell, provides seniors aged 55 and over with nutritional support through meals on wheels deliveries and nutrition education classes, a fitness program geared toward seniors' needs and travel programs to help older adults get out and travel. Another program, LifeCircles PACE offers full-spectrum health services for eligible seniors, from routine checkups to referrals for dental and vision care. |
| Senior Resources of West Michigan | (231) 739-5858 | Senior Resources of West Michigan is part of the local Area Agency on Aging. It offers benefits counseling and case management services to help local seniors apply for various benefit programs they may be eligible for. Seniors can go through the agency to find caregiver education and referrals, support groups and bereavement counseling, as well as disabled ride services and home mobility modifications. |
| Pioneer Resources | (231) 773-5355 | Pioneer Resources provides social and community events that bring local seniors together on a weekly basis. Other services include help with Medicare/Medicaid signups and appeals, utility payment support and educational programs that focus on senior health and living skills. |
Muskegon-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.
Assisted Living
Max
5.0
Review of The Cove at Lake Woods
As we walked into the door at The Cove at Lake Woods-Muskegon, the staff was really helpful and friendly. They give us directions on how to get down to the administrator's office. So, that was...
Assisted Living
Mark
5.0
Review of Chestnut Fields
I am a former Army medic - I have seen good caregivers and these guys are SUPER great. I worked at an Army hospital and I know when people do not like caring for people. These people are very...
Assisted Living
Albert
4.0
Review of The Oaks
I'm living with my sister at The Oaks. I have been here for two weeks now. It's a nice place. I would rather be by myself, but my sister needs me now. The people working here are very friendly. The...
Provider response
Thank you for your kind words & for sharing your positive experience with us. We are thrilled to have you and your sister as members of our community!
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