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The Willows at Okemos
Scout 96Okemos, MI · 68 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Okemos's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Lansing, Michigan
Every licensed senior community in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
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Cost of senior care in Lansing
Local Lansing-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Lansing prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,960/mo median
typical range $4,770–$7,450
Memory Care
$5,870/mo median
typical range $4,700–$7,340
Skilled Nursing
$10,970/mo median
typical range $9,980–$12,570
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,960/mo median
typical range $2,310–$6,460
Residential Care Home
$5,360/mo median
typical range $4,290–$6,700
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Lansing using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lansing.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 16 communities in Lansing, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Medilodge of Okemos
Scout 93Okemos, MI · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Okemos's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →3
Charlotte, MI · 142 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Charlotte's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →4
Holt, MI · 101 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Holt's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →5
Hazel I Findlay Country Manor
Scout 90Saint Johns, MI · 150 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Saint Johns's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →6
Medilodge of Lansing
Scout 79Lansing, MI · 85 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lansing.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →7
The Willows at East Lansing
Scout 79East Lansing, MI · 65 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in East Lansing.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →8
Regency at Lansing West
Scout 72Lansing, MI · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lansing.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →9
Okemos, MI · 236 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Okemos.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →10
Dimondale Nursing Care Center
Scout 67Dimondale, MI · 150 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Dimondale.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →11
Ovid Healthcare Center
Scout 60Ovid, MI · 94 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Ovid.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →12
Medilodge of Capital Area
Scout 57Lansing, MI · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lansing.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →13
Medilodge of Campus Area
Scout 53East Lansing, MI · 102 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in East Lansing.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →14
Medilodge of East Lansing
Scout 48East Lansing, MI · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in East Lansing.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →15
Burcham Hills Retirement Center
Scout 41East Lansing, MI · 133 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →16
Aria Nursing and Rehabilitation
Scout 34Lansing, MI · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,980–$12,570/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Lansing, MI?
In the Lansing, MI area, assisted living typically runs $4,770–$7,450/month (median $5,960), memory care $4,700–$7,340/month (median $5,870), and skilled nursing $9,980–$12,570/month (median $10,970) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Lansing, MI?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Lansing, MI right now are The Willows at Okemos, Medilodge of Okemos, Eaton County Medical Care Facility. The full ranked list of 16 communities is on this page.
How are the 16 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.