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Assisted living costs in Deford average about $4,033 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 158 communities in Deford. Our detailed directory has 1367 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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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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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: 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.
The personal care and support that only a private home can offer with all of the medical support and amenities found in a large facility. We offer a friendly family atmosphere while preserving the dignity of our clients.We are a 6 bed home open to both male and female residents. Special Diets are...
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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.
A Place to RememberA Place to Remember is a residential care home that is located in Davison, MI, and Genesee County. The home values the independence and liveliness of the seniors in their care. They take special care to keep that spark alive in their eyes and to build a program around them that...
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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.
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: 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.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
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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.
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The Pines of Burton is the perfect setting for my mom. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and smells nice. She loves her apartment which we decorated with her own...
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.
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, 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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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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: 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.
Granny's Place is located in Flint, MI, which serves Genesee County. This residential care home sites along the Flint River, just an hour to the northwest of Detroit. Flint is the largest city in a tri-city region within this area of Michigan. It has a lot of history and entertainment for...
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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.
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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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
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Deford, MI
The average cost of senior living in Deford is $4,033 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otter Lake, MI with an average of $3,947 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Deford, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Deford
Recent reviews for assisted living in Deford
His Caring Arms, LLC in Holly, MI
4.5
I find this facility to be clean, free of urine odor or others.I found the staff to be helpful and knowlegable about the patient and found the patient to be well taken care off. They show concern of the patient and recommend doctors visit when necessary, good communication with the doctor and ...
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Serene Gardens of Imlay City
4.3
I would recommend Angela's House to others for their loved ones. This appears to be a newer community. The food is really good here. The community is accommodating to the residents and family's requests. The staff were okay to work with if the family had questions or concerns about our loved ...
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Bay City Comfort Care
5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.
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Friendly and communication-focused staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and communicative nature of the staff in several communities. At Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, residents appreciate the frequent checks-ins and clear communication between staff and families. At Charter Senior Living of Davison, families ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse activities offered at various communities. For example, at Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, staff members organize movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes to keep residents active and engaged.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews frequently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents of Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care mention the pristine bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room.
Individualized attention to accommodate resident needs. Several reviews highlight the accommodating nature of caregivers at various communities, including quick and thoughtful adjustments made to meet the unique needs of residents and their families. At Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, for example, staff help make the moving process e ...
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Welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Reviews praise the warm and welcoming atmosphere at several communities. At Majestic Care of Flushing Assisted Living, residents enjoy socializing with friends and participating in activities. At Bavarian Comfort Care, families appreciate the opportunities for residents to connect with other ...
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Delicious and individually tailored meals. Throughout the reviews, high-quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Charter Senior Living of Bay City, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions to ensure residents look forward to mealtimes every day. ...
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Deford review score based on 282 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 282 reviews of 134 Deford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Deford 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
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Review subcategories for Deford 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 282 reviews of 134 Deford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Deford 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.Deford, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
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4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
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Deford assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deford, 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 Deford 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 Deford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Deford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
51.5%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
45.5%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.3%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.7%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.3%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47%
48.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
49.3%
53.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Deford 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 Deford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Deford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.9%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.3%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
13.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Deford 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 Deford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.9%
27.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.1%
36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.4%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Deford 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 Deford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.9%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.4%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
27.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
18.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deford 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 Deford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.6%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.1%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.6%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.1%
46.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Deford
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Deford protect seniors.
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Deford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 158 assisted living facilities near Deford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Deford, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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