More families can afford care than think they can.

The sticker price isn’t the whole story. Here’s every way families pay for care at our communities, including one benefit most veteran families never claim.

What it costs

Shared rooms from $3,800 a month. Private rooms from $4,500 a month.

One-Time Community Fee: $2,000*

*Covers assessment, paperwork, medication setup, and room preparation. Refund terms are in the Community Fee Agreement and on our Pricing page.

Our residents today pay between $3,800 and $5,000 a month, depending on room and care rate. Your monthly rate covers room, meals, and daily care. Higher care needs can run above this range. Your assessment sets your exact Cost of Care number in writing before you decide.

Base rate locked for the first 12 months. Increases capped at 6% with 60 days notice. Care pricing changes only with a scheduled review and 30 days notice.

No surprises, in writing

The same structured assessment sheet is used for every family. The price comes from the level of care someone needs, not from what a family can afford. After move-in, care pricing moves only at scheduled reviews, at 30 days and then quarterly. A hospitalization or a major change in condition triggers an immediate reassessment. Any increase comes with the written assessment and 30 days notice. The annual base increase tracks real cost increases like wages, food, and insurance. It is capped at 6% and comes with 60 days written notice.

VA Aid & Attendance: the one nobody tells you about

If your loved one is a wartime veteran, or the surviving spouse of one, they may qualify for up to $2,424/month (single veteran), $2,874/month (veteran with a spouse), or $1,558/month (surviving spouse) toward care costs under 2026 rates. Most eligible families never claim it because nobody told them it exists. We’ll point you to accredited help with the application at no cost. It’s paperwork, not a miracle, and it’s real money. Battle Creek is a VA town. We know this process well. Rates are set by the VA and change annually; confirm your family’s eligibility and exact amount with an accredited Veterans Service Officer (VSO), a free advocate who helps veterans apply for benefits, or with the VA directly. To make that concrete: a single veteran approved at the maximum $2,424 per month would pay about $1,376 per month out of pocket at our $3,800 starting rate. Every situation is different, and an accredited VSO can confirm your family’s exact benefit at no cost.

Private pay

Most of our families pay from income, savings, or the proceeds of selling a home. At our starting rates, a real community with 24/7 staff often costs less than staying home with part-time paid help.

Long-term care insurance

If a policy exists, it usually pays. We’ll help you understand what your policy covers and handle the paperwork the insurer needs from us.

Want all of this explained in one place? Download our free Family Guide to Assisted Living, or call or text Jennifer: (269) 399-6675.