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Assisted living costs in Alma average about $4,771 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 179 communities in Alma. Our detailed directory has 2202 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Pleasant, Ithaca and Carson City.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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The caregivers at this care home treat mom like family. I feel comfortable with her living here. I have no worries about her mental or physical well being. They encourage the residents to be social. They...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I’ve been happy with this facility from the very beginning. I like the personal care and the staff. The most important thing is that my Dad is happy and comfortable. I’ve been able to visit during meal times...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Gross Assisted Living offers the following services in a country home like setting 24 hour trained staff, 25 years experience, family owned & operated, private and semi private rooms, barrier free, wheel chair accessible, in house sprinkler system, security alarmed doors, 3 well balanced meals...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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My brother has been at this facility for 2 years. Since the home was purchased by New Haven I have been very pleased. The staff is always pleasant and helpful and it is clean! He enjoys the meals and his...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My Uncle is at Living Joy. I am not 100% pleased with the services mostly the 2 staff on shift and not many food options. Besides that I feel this is a great place to place a loved one. The care team is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Living Joy of Flushing, your comfort and health are our top priorities. Everything you require is taken into consideration even before you arrive. Because our standards are among the highest in the country, we know that you and your family will be pleased with our services and programs. Our...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My Mom has been a resident at this wonderful facility for nine years. If I could give even more stars in the rating I would. This community has been a blessing to our family, knowing that my Mom is being...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hyde Park Assisted LivingHyde Park is an assisted living community that is located in the prosperous city of Flushing, MI. Our community sits on the outskirts of town where there are beautiful woods and large streams to explore. When relatives come to visit, they will have plenty of places to...
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Great facility. My mom is well cared for and staff is amazing. Only once did I have to mention teeth were not being brushed. Exceptional cleanliness and great food. She gained weight since being there....
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Hyde Park Memory is an assisted living facility located in the heart of beautiful Flushing, MI, which specializes in care for seniors with memory loss. The environment at Hyde Park Memory is specially tailored to maximize the comfort and engagement of seniors with memory loss, dementia, and...

Cost of assisted living in Alma, MI

The average cost of senior living in Alma is $4,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Louis, MI with an average of $4,771 per month.

Assisted living costs in Alma, MI, vs. state and national averages

Alma, MI
$4,771/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Alma, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,771/mo
$6,093/mo

Assisted living costs in Alma, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,345/mo
Studio
$4,333/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,431/mo

Senior living costs in Alma vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alma, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlma, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,771/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,093/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Alma, MI:$4,771/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Alma, MI:$6,093/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Alma, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alma, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Alma

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alma

Meadows of Owosso

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My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Gross AFC #3 in Clio, MI

5.0
They are good providors and take really good care! They were my first choice and are a good value. It's clean and they are friendly. They do a great job. I wish we could go back!

Alma review score based on 458 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 458 reviews of 179 Alma assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alma review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Alma review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Alma, MI179 facilities
8.2
St. Johns, MI242 facilities
8.3
Mount Pleasant, MI112 facilities

Review subcategories for Alma assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 458 reviews of 179 Alma assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alma resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Alma, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
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3.4
Friendliness
4.1
3.4
Care services
3.8
3.1
Staff
4.0
3.3
Meals & dining
3.7
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Activities
3.7
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Alma assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alma assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alma, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Alma assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alma that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alma, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.7%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.8%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.7%
96%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
57.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.4%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.1%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alma assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Alma Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alma, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.6%
33.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.1%
41.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alma assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alma partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alma, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.7%
42.3%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
38.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
37.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.6%
19.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Alma assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alma, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.1%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alma assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alma, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.1%
47.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
31.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.2%
50.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.1%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.4%
39.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.1%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.5%
47.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alma

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alma protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Alma, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 179 assisted living facilities near Alma, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Alma, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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