Senior Living in Lansing, MI: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Lansing, Michigan spans 27 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties in Michigan. 5 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Lansing: 27 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties in Michigan, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 1 independent living, life plan or 55+ community and 35 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Ingham County, MI 14 communities
- Baldwin House LansingLansing, MI · Assisted Living
- Brookdale Meridian MCHaslett, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Burcham Hills Retirement CenterEast Lansing, MI · Independent Living · Skilled Nursing · Continuing Care
- Burcham Hills Retirement Center IIEast Lansing, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Grandhaven ManorLansing, MI · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Great Lakes Christian HomesHolt, MI · Assisted Living
- Haslett Pointe Senior LivingHaslett, MI · Assisted Living
- Lansing Bickford CottageOkemos, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Red Cedar LodgeLansing, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- StoryPoint Abbot ParkEast Lansing, MI · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Storypoint East LansingEast Lansing, MI · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- The Indigo at LansingLansing, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Oasis of HoltHolt, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Willows at Okemos (Assisted Living)Okemos, MI · Assisted Living
Eaton County, MI 9 communities
- Bickford of W LansingLansing, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Bridgeway Park LansingLansing, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Delta Retirement CenterLansing, MI · Assisted Living
- Fairview GrandGrand Ledge, MI · Assisted Living
- Independence Village Grand LedgeGrand Ledge, MI · Independent Living · Assisted Living
- Island City Assisted LivingEaton Rapids, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- SensationsCharlotte, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Story Point of Grand LedgeGrand Ledge, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Courtyard at DeltaDelta Twp., MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Clinton County, MI 4 communities
- The Legacy at The WillowsEast Lansing, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Willows at East Lansing (Assisted Living)East Lansing, MI · Assisted Living
- The Woodlands Of DeWittDeWitt, MI · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Vista Springs Imperial Park at Timber RidgeEast Lansing, MI · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Lansing?
Assisted living in the Lansing area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Lansing range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Michigan’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Lansing?
5 of the 16 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Lansing metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including Hazel I Findlay Country Manor in Saint Johns. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel I Findlay Country Manor | Saint Johns, MI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 150 | Independent |
| Holt Senior Care and Rehab Center | Holt, MI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 101 | Nexcare Health Systems |
| Medilodge of Okemos | Okemos, MI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 100 | Medilodge |
| Medilodge of Lansing | Lansing, MI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 85 | Medilodge |
| The Willows At East Lansing (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | East Lansing, MI | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 65 | Trilogy Health Services |
| Eaton County Medical Care Facility | Charlotte, MI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 142 | Independent |
| Regency at Lansing West | Lansing, MI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| The Willows At Okemos (Skilled Nursing) | Okemos, MI | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 68 | Trilogy Health Services |
| Medilodge of Capital Area | Lansing, MI | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Medilodge |
| Ingham County Medical Care Facility | Okemos, MI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 236 | Independent |
| Dimondale Nursing Care Center | Dimondale, MI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 150 | Nexcare Health Systems |
| Medilodge of Campus Area | East Lansing, MI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 102 | Medilodge |
| Ovid Healthcare Center | Ovid, MI | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 94 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| Burcham Hills Retirement Center | East Lansing, MI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 133 | Life Care Services |
| Aria Nursing and Rehabilitation | Lansing, MI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 110 | Ciena Healthcare/Laurel Health Care |
| Medilodge of East Lansing | East Lansing, MI | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 99 | Medilodge |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Lansing areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Lansing metro is spread across Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties in Michigan. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Michigan
- Lansing (11)
- East Lansing (11)
- Okemos (5)
- Holt (3)
- Grand Ledge (3)
- Charlotte (2)
- Haslett (2)
- Saint Johns (1)
- Dimondale (1)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Lansing senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Michigan, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 5 Lansing-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 27 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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