The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wyoming, MI for 2024
Wyoming is a charming city in southwest Michigan’s Grand Rapids metro area with about 77,000 residents. While only 11% of the population is retirement-aged, the city offers a wealth of benefits to prospective assisted living residents, including specialized transportation services, comfortable weather and high access to health care. Residents also enjoy a relatively affordable cost of living and retiree-friendly income tax laws, making Wyoming a financially viable option for many seniors.
For older adults seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle, Wyoming is home to several high-quality assisted living facilities. These facilities feature nonmedical supports, such as daily meals, housekeeping and assistance with personal care, along with daily social and recreational activities. Many facilities have on-site amenities, such as fitness centers and libraries, and some have multiple dining venues to accommodate varying preferences. Monthly rates may vary depending on amenities, but on average, seniors in Wyoming pay $4,828 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars higher than Michigan’s norm of $4,250 and the national average of $4,500.
This guide provides more details on assisted living in Wyoming, including an overview of free and low-cost resources that support current and prospective residents and information on how facilities in the state obtain licensing.
Assisted Living Facilities in Wyoming, Michigan
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Georgetown Manor - East
141 Port Sheldon Road, Grandville, MI, 49418
4.9
(7 reviews)
"We're very happy with Georgetown Manor East. There are 80 people in the place and it's separated in four areas. My mother-in-law is in the Alzheimer's place with only 20 people. They're very caring and they get individualized care. They call them b..."
READ MOREPorter Hills Village
3600 E Fulton St, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
4.1
(14 reviews)
"The room I stayed in was excellent! It was a large private room! Very comfortable and homely. The room was neat and cleaned everyday. The house keeping staff was respectful. The nursing staff was excellent! I was somewhat hesitant about going there ..."
READ MOREWaldon Woods
2600 Waldon Woods Dr. SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49519
4.4
(11 reviews)
"Excellent dining program, and fun activities for my Aunt. Very happy with the staff, and my Aunt loves the other residents. Thank you!..."
READ MOREHeron Manor
2106 Leonard Street NE,, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
4.6
(7 reviews)
"We visited Heron Manor. The facility was very nice. The apartments were a good size, and I really appreciated that they had a full kitchen that was wheelchair accessible. They looked like they had very good senior activities availability. If they wer..."
READ MORERest Haven Home
1424 Union NE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
4.6
(7 reviews)
"My mother loves the homestyle cooking. The renovatuon added large, bright windows to the dining area. Joni, the activity coordinator is full of fun and loves each resident. The new apartments upstairs are lovely...."
READ MOREEdison Assisted Living Center
930 Edison Avenue Northwest, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
4.7
(3 reviews)
"I visited the Edison Center last weekend. It is not as large as many of the other assisted living facilities I have visited. Driving up, the grounds and building were really well kept and planned for living and enjoyment, rather than to impress. T..."
READ MOREPilgrim Manor
2000 Leonard Street, Ne, Grand Rapids, MI, 49505
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I had a tour and the young lady in the admissions role is very knowledgeable, but very honest, she is very honest and upfront and able to answer all my questions without hesitation. All the staff while on my tour was full of smiles and kind. Very nic..."
READ MORESamaritas
2000 32nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49508
"Excellent facility! They are very up-to-date, and allow clients to be as independent as possible. It is not a case of sitting in a hallway in a wheelchair all day, as places have been in the past. It's almost like a luxury hotel with all the amenitie..."
READ MOREFulton Manor
1450 E. Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503
4.1
(7 reviews)
"I was welcomed by the staff even though I had not called ahead to make an appointment. At first glance, it seemed very pleasant and one of the more "un-institutional" looking facilities I have visited. It was very relaxed. A group of younger peopl..."
READ MOREGreen Acres of Standale
11276 1st Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49544
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured Green Acres of Standale. This is all one building, so they have a certain area of the building for memory care (but it's not open right now). The woman who gave me my tour, her name is Deb. She emulates a passion for the elderly, a joy and a..."
READ MORECovenant Village Of The Great Lakes
2520 Lake Michigan Dr. Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
3.5
(13 reviews)
"Covenant Village was very nice. We like everything about it. It was very neat, clean, pleasant, and very well-kept. They have a big park area where you can enjoy the outdoors in the summertime. The rooms were good. The people were very responsive. Th..."
READ MORERose Garden Homes
3391 Prairie Sw, Grandville, MI, 49418
4.3
(4 reviews)
"This is an exceptional facility! My sister and I visted two prior to this one. We were very disappointed with them. But as they say the third time is the charm. This facility was very homey. The staff was very relaxed and friendly. The appeared to ac..."
READ MOREYorkshire & Stonebridge Manor
3511 – 3515 Leonard St. Nw, Walker, MI, 49534
4.3
(4 reviews)
"I'm at Yorkshire & Stonebridge Manor. They have a nice pond here with swans and ducks. It's real nice. The staff is very nice, very helpful, and very good. The food is very, very good. If you don't like the food, you can get something else. They have..."
READ MOREClark Retirement at Keller Lake
2499 Forest Hill SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I consider Clark on Keller Lake the best assisted living facility in the Grand Rapids area. I have family and friends in other facilities. Nothing matches Clark. We visited several other places when looking for a home for our mother. We chose Cla..."
READ MORERailside Assisted Living
7955 Byron Center Ave. SW, Byron Center, MI, 49315
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I thought this assisted living center was wonderful. My grandmother was there for a couple of years and it was the best place for her. She loved it and I loved that she did. We were afraid at first but once we met the staff they were great. They took..."
READ MOREThe Oaks at Byron Center
2280 Byron View Dr, Byron Center, MI, 49315
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I toured The Oaks at Byron Center. I liked that the staff was friendly, and there was a lot of staff members out and about helping the residents. I liked that it was clean and friendly. They offer so many services. If you have a slip-and-fall and bre..."
READ MORESt. Ann's Home
2161 Leonard Street, Nw, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
4.0
(5 reviews)
"We toured St. Ann's Home for my aunt. They were very informed and very helpful to us. When we sat and spoke with them, they took their time to just walk us through an area we had a question about, which was nice. If we can't get into the other facili..."
READ MOREBarn Swallow Manor
1420 92nd ST SW, Byron Center, MI, 49315
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Words cannot truly express the gratitude that our family holds for Valerie and the the entire staff at Barn Swallow Manor for the exceptional care provided to my Grandmother over the last two and half years, especially during her last few months. ..."
READ MOREHolland Home Raybrook Campus
2121 Raybrook SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
3.6
(9 reviews)
"My Mother passed away recently and was blessed to have been a resident at Raybrook Manor for several years. There aren't enough words to convey how wonderful her stay was, how professional and loving the staff were and the comfort expressed at the e..."
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Wyoming
In Wyoming, as well as the rest of Michigan, assisted living facilities are licensed by the Bureau of Community and Health Systems. These facilities are officially called homes for the aged or adult foster care facilities, and they comply with minimum requirements for care planning, scope of services, staffing and meal services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Wyoming
- Seniors in Michigan don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits. While other types of retirement income are taxable, qualified individuals can claim large deductions to reduce what they owe from retirement savings accounts and pensions. This can help some seniors afford assisted living costs in Wyoming.
- Wyoming seniors can participate in the Discounted Go!Bus Ticket Program through the local senior center. Through this program, those aged 60 and over who are unable to ride the regular public bus service can get door-to-door transportation. They can purchase 10, 20 or 30 passes for a suggested donation of $1.50, giving many seniors a budget-friendly alternative to paid services available through assisted living.
- Wyoming is home to University of Michigan Health – West, a nonprofit, 208-bed teaching hospital with numerous specialties. Additionally, there are three hospitals within 5 miles of the city in neighboring Grand Rapids, including Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital and Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital. Health care costs in this city run about 17% below the national median and there are 263 doctors per capita versus 210 nationally, promoting access to medical support for assisted living residents.
- On a cost of living index set to a national norm of 100, Wyoming scores 87.4 versus the Michigan score of 91.5, indicating that local living costs are about 13% lower than the national norm and four percentage points lower than the Michigan average. Residents typically pay less for housing here than in other U.S. and Michigan cities, which may promote competitive residential care costs.
- Wyoming scores 26.8 for violent crime and 33.1 for property crime on a 100-point crime index. These scores are similar to the respective national scores of 22.7 and 35.4, indicating that crime happens at about the same rate here as in the nation as a whole. For seniors concerned about crime, assisted living provides an attractive alternative to living alone through security measures such as surveillance cameras and gated entrances.
Paying for Assisted Living in Wyoming
In Wyoming, assisted living residents pay approximately $4,828 per month for housing and care.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Wyoming is a relatively costly city for obtaining assisted living, with local facilities charging monthly median rates of $4,828. This exceeds the Michigan average of $4,250 and the national norm of $4,500, as well as care costs in nearby cities. For example, in Kalamazoo, rates are about 10% lower than in Wyoming, and in Niles, seniors pay about $630 less per month for care. Similarly, in Muskegon, monthly care costs are 17% lower than in Wyoming, and in Battle Creek, rates are competitive at $3,400.
Wyoming
$4,828
Michigan
$4,250
United States
$4,500
Muskegon
$4,013
Kalamazoo
$4,350
Battle Creek
$3,400
Niles
$4,200
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
In Wyoming, assisted living is moderately priced compared to other senior care types, with residents paying $4,828 per month for care. This is 13% lower than in-home care, which encompasses nonmedical services, such as personal care and meal preparation, and home health care, which includes skilled nursing. Nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical support in an institutional setting, starts at $9,405 per month, about double the cost of assisted living. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is more economically priced at $2,221.
In-Home Care
$5,529
Home Health Care
$5,529
Adult Day Health Care
$2,221
Assisted Living Facility
$4,828
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,405
Note: Data for Wyoming was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Grand Rapids, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wyoming
Seniors in Wyoming who meet income guidelines and reside in a home for the aged may apply to have their assisted living expenses covered by the Medicaid State Plan. Additionally, Michigan provides an optional state supplement for Supplemental Security Income recipients, which seniors may use toward their assisted living expenses.
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 Wyoming
Wyoming 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 Wyoming, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wyoming
Wyoming 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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Tina
5
Review of Rivertown Ridge
My parents-in-law will be moving into Rivertown Ridge. I checked out 16 places, and this one was the nicest. It fits their needs for going into assisted living. The residents and all the people...
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Patmaloney19
5
Review of Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron
My sister had to be placed on the memory on very short notice right at Christmas. They people got her in & squared away when I never thought it would happen. Great service. The staff was...
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Reviewer RC#0330b
5
Review of Vista Springs Wyoming
I liked them. They were very friendly and the staff seemed to know each other and appreciated each other from what I could see. It's excellent. I was impressed with the atmosphere, just the feel...