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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Lyon, MI

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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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Amazing place, homey,comfortable, great owners, great staff, residents get more care than ANY other place I have been in. There is just not enough words to describe how perfect this place is for anyone who...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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 Delight, is an Adult Foster Care Home located in Brighton Michigan. Our residents can make themselves feel right at home, having freedom to casually walk through spacious perennial gardens, or simply take advantage and lounge inside. We offer three hearty meals per day, prepared the way...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of assisted living in South Lyon, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Lyon is $4,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Howell, MI with an average of $4,076 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Lyon, MI vs. nearby cities

South Lyon, MI
$4,561/mo
$4,388/mo
$4,769/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Lyon, MI vs. the state and national average

South Lyon, MI
$4,561/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Lyon vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,561/mo
$5,626/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Lyon, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,311/mo
Studio
$5,578/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,737/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,780/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Lyon, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in South Lyon.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Lyon

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Lyon

Provision Living at Fenton

5.0
My loved one came here for a respite stay and they were awesome! The facilities are all on one level and basically like in a huge circle - the staff is extremely helpful and everyone I came in contact with was very personable right up to the director.

Kay D's Elderly Care Home in Howell, MI

5.0
Small efficient ,very clean,group home.Very friendly helpful staff that have worked in this home for many years. Our mother has just crossed the line with dementia and recognizes our faces but not our names. She has significant short term memory loss. She is happy with her new " friends". She is ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

South Lyon review score based on 115 family reviews

9.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 115 reviews of 24 South Lyon assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Lyon 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

South Lyon review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
South Lyon, MI24 facilities
8.4
Wixom, MI65 facilities
9.1
Brighton, MI19 facilities

Review subcategories for South Lyon 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 115 reviews of 24 South Lyon assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Lyon 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.
South Lyon, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
3.9
4.1
Activities
4.0
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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South Lyon assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lyon assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.4%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.7%
44.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Lyon 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 South Lyon Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.6%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.1%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Lyon 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 South Lyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lyon 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 South Lyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lyon 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 South Lyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lyon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.6%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Lyon

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 South Lyon protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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Serenity Elderly Care, Vicky's Place and Hutcheson Manor are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Lyon, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near South Lyon, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in South Lyon, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, StoryPoint Saline and The Bradford Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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