Plainwell sits in Allegan County, 10 miles north of Kalamazoo, offering access to major...
In the following guide, you can review 373 reviews testimonials of local assisted living facilities to learn more about their quality and amenities. According to consumers, these facilities earn an average satisfaction score of 3.7 out of 5 stars stars.
409 Naomi Street, Plainwell, MI 49080
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mom is 90 years old and she needed immediate assistance. I needed an assisted living facility that fit my budget and included range of services. I was glad that Stanford was one stop Shop and provided all services my mom needed at one affordable c..."
$4,600
320 Brigham St, Plainwell, MI 49080
3.5
(9 reviews)
"My friend is currently at Life Care Center of Plainwell, and we are very happy with it. The staff is very attentive. They answer any questions. They're very caring and helpful. They have activities. They watch movies. They have people come in to do t..."
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203 W Bridge St., Plainwell, MI 49080
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I love it there. It seems like such a friendly environment for residents to make friends. They always have something exciting going on, and/or crafts and projects for the residents to do. It's a very clean facility, and the food is also wonderful. ..."
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99 Walker St, Lawton, MI 49065
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband will be moving to Blueberry Hill Assisted Living. We had a very nice tour of the place, and the staff was very nice and informative. They also have lots of things for the residents to get involved in. I don't think the assisted living room..."
$3,450
CARING STARS WINNER
620 Ely Street, Allegan, MI 49010
4.9
(27 reviews)
"Rooms are spacious and very clean. Love the bay windows looking out on property. All the people working there truly do care for the residents. My parents have been there over a year. Dad just passed away and they kept him through end of life, with my..."
$4,900
CARING STARS WINNER
1821 North East Street, Hastings, MI 49058
4.8
(28 reviews)
"Although Woodlawn Meadows is rather costly, I appreciate the facilities and staff. I’ve been relieved of the responsibility of my mother’s daily needs. I know she is receiving excellent care and I am grateful for her safety...."
$5,500
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CARING STARS WINNER
1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
4.7
(16 reviews)
"Huge thank you to StoryPoint - Kalamazoo. Since my mom moved in, in October 2023, we have seen that not all heroes wear capes. My mom was welcomed, with open arms, when she moved in. And she has been “home” ever since. When she fell and broke her..."
$3,200
3700 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My father-in-law has moved here. The place is small. It is different than a lot of the bigger communities. However, we feel like our father-in-law is getting very good day-to-day care. The people working there are very attentive and very communicativ..."
$4,000
5812 Village Dr SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I toured Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron. It's a beautiful facility. It's close to a hospital here in the area. The gal that did the tour was very nice and informative. She provided all of the information that I needed. It was a nice visit...."
$3,900
677 Hazen, Paw Paw, MI 49079
4.5
(16 reviews)
"My father has been at Maple Lake for over a year and they have been a godsend to my family! I know my Dad is safe, has great food, great activities. If you need a place for your loved one…this is it! All the staff really love and care for your family..."
$4,250
4707 W. Milham Ave., Portage, MI 49024
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I visited Bickford of Portage. What I like most about Bickford of Portage is the location, and they followed up. They have pretty much the same room as the other place. You have to bring your own furniture such as your bed. They also have indoor spac..."
$3,802
1400 North Drake Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
4.4
(10 reviews)
"Friendship Village Kalamazoo is a big complex. They have a beautiful fitness center with a full-time fitness trainer, a nice library, a nice, beautiful dining room with nice tablecloths and flowers on the dining room tables, an art gallery, and there..."
$2,461
1175 68th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508
4.3
(8 reviews)
"My mom moved to Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids. I like that it wasn't too large for her. There are a lot of beautiful facilities in the Grand Rapids area, but this would seem to suit her personality more. It has beautiful views of a pond ..."
$5,082
CARING STARS WINNER
3951 W Milham Rd, Portage, MI 49024
4.3
(49 reviews)
"I have been to StoryPoint Portage on Milham Road before when I was with the Red Hats Society. We got a tour through their independent living. It was very nice, just a little out of my price range. The food was great, and the whole building was nice. ..."
$5,500
210 N. 9th Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
4.3
(6 reviews)
"We toured Provision Living at Oshtemo, and I was very impressed. It's very clean and well-run. They're very friendly there. It's just that they only have 11 rooms in memory care, so that didn't work for our needs. The administration person that I tal..."
$4,500
5364 Green Meadow Drive, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother lived here for about 3 years. I toured several places over the years in the Kalamazoo area and since they were all for profit, as expected they were pleasant while recruiting me. This is a small facility. The staff greets you by name an..."
$4,529
3100 Old Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49024
4.0
(25 reviews)
"I have been to Brookdale Portage twice to look at the place and I'm actually going back there with my son. It was a very nice place. I liked that they had larger bedrooms. The facility looked lovely. It was very nice, clean, and very neat. The staf..."
$2,500
565 General Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49037
3.7
(9 reviews)
"I'm not sure why there aren't any recent photos; this place was entirely remodeled. The new owner really impresses me how he is personally involved in everything...."
$3,000
2115 84th Street Southwest, Byron Center, MI 49315
3.5
(6 reviews)
"Byron Center Manor looked very nice. The people were friendly. They have nice rooms. The dining area was nice and clean too...."
$3,150
4222 S. Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
3.0
(11 reviews)
"Park Place Assisted Living is wonderful. I have nothing negative to say. The staff is wonderful. The majority of my father's caretakers have been there at that particular place of employment for over 15 years. He has no complaints about the food. The..."
$3,850
Assisted Living
Gerry
3.0
Review of Stanford Lodge of Plainwell
We toured Stanford Lodge of Plainwell. They gave us a tour to show us the rooms and stuff. They took us through and gave us the pricing and everything. There were nice rooms but they were so small....
Assisted Living
Maxine
5.0
Review of Life Care Center of Plainwell
My friend is currently at Life Care Center of Plainwell, and we are very happy with it. The staff is very attentive. They answer any questions. They're very caring and helpful. They have...
Assisted Living
Kelsey_from_Otsego
5.0
Review of Stanford Lodge of Plainwell
My mom is 90 years old and she needed immediate assistance. I needed an assisted living facility that fit my budget and included range of services. I was glad that Stanford was one stop Shop and...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey shows the median cost of assisted living in Plainwell hovers near $5,253 per month. Although this outpaces Michigan’s norm of $5,050, it falls a little below the national median of $5,350 and offers savings over costs in nearby cities. For example, in Niles, seniors pay about $6,400, and in Battle Creek, rates run even higher at approximately $11,072.
Plainwell
$5,253
Michigan
$5,050
The United States
$5,350
Battle Creek
$11,072
Niles
$6,400
Grand Rapids
$5,500
Lansing
$4,733
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 facilities in Plainwell charge around $5,253 per month, which trends well below the costs of other senior care solutions in the region. For example, in-home care agencies charge about $850 more, and seniors pay roughly $6,292 for home health care. Additionally, nursing home care costs thousands of dollars more, at approximately $9,277 for semi-private accommodations.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$5,253
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,277
Note: Since data for Plainwell is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Kalamazoo, instead.
Seniors in Plainwell who are looking for services and programs that help them remain healthy and active can find several free resources offering services from transportation to legal assistance.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan | (888) 456-5664 | The AAAWM provides information about programs, services and housing options to seniors in nine counties, including Allegan County. The agency works with a statewide network of more than 1,200 service providers, including state agencies, county commissions on aging and local senior citizen centers. |
| Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | MLTCOP strives to improve the quality of care and quality of life of residents in licensed long-term care facilities, including assisted living. Trained ombudsmen advocate for residents and help them resolve any concerns or questions they have about these facilities. |
| Community Action of Allegan County | (269) 673-5472 | Community Action of Allegan County provides senior services to residents aged 60 or older who meet income eligibility. It offers nutrition programs, medical benefits assistance, volunteer opportunities and outreach, information and referrals. Community Action also provides senior transportation throughout the county to medical or legal appointments, nutrition programs and other necessary outings. Transportation must be scheduled in advance and is based on availability. |
| Allegan County Senior Services | (877) 673-5333 | Senior Services is committed to helping seniors in Allegan County remain independent by providing necessary support. Programs include personal emergency response systems, nutrition programs, senior transportation and outreach and assistance. Senior Services offers volunteer opportunities and elder abuse presentations. |
| Legal Aid of Western Michigan | (616) 394-1380 | Legal Aid of Western Michigan’s Holland Office supplies free legal help to seniors in Allegan County. The organization helps when legal problems threaten a senior’s basic living needs, such as housing, income security, food security, access to health care and protection from domestic violence. Attorneys at the nonprofit law office only handle civil matters, not criminal matters. They negotiate settlements and provide counsel, advice and representation in court and administrative hearings. |
Plainwell-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.
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