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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Portage, Michigan

Portage, MI has 1 licensed nursing home listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $11,313/mo. That's roughly in line with the Michigan state median.

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Median monthly price, Portage

$11,313/mo

Estimated range $10,049 – $12,031

● Portage $11,313 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Portage

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesPortageMichiganNational
25th percentile$10,049/mo$10,743/mo$8,951/mo
Median$11,313/mo$11,254/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$12,031/mo$12,232/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Portage runs about $35 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,028
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,661
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,433

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Kalamazoo 11,313 · Battle Creek 11,589

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Portage.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Portage runs about $3,267 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Portage has 3 such properties. The county aging agency at (269) 373-5173 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $6,661 a month. The local assisted living median is $5,848 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Portage assisted living median of $5,848 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,661 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Portage run about $11,313 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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1 nursing home in Portage

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Free local help worth saving

Portage, in Kalamazoo County, has about 49,259 residents. About 8,857 of them (18%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $83,212.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Area Agency on Aging Region IIIA(269) 373-5173kalcounty.com

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Michigan Aging, Community Living, and Supports Bureaumichigan.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Battle Creek VA Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Battle Creek.

  • MI Choice Waiver ProgramOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Portage more expensive than the rest of Michigan?

Portage's median nursing home cost is about 1% higher than the Michigan state median.

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Nursing Homes in Portage: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers