St. Joseph, MI has 2 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $9,796/mo. That's below the Michigan state median by about 13%. Compare providers below, or request a personalized shortlist to start your search.
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Median monthly price, St. Joseph
$9,796/mo
● St. Joseph $9,796 ○ National median $10,205
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St. Joseph figures as of 2025. Method and sources below.
Median costs for nursing homes in St. Joseph versus Michigan and the middle state nationally. The 25th and 75th percentile rows are the modeled range explained on the methodology page; in the national column they are percentiles across state medians. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $5,767 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At St. Joseph's implied rate of about $30 an hour:
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Nearby: Fair Plain $9,796 · Benton Harbor $9,796 · Shoreham $9,796 · Benton Heights $9,796 · Stevensville $9,796
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St. Joseph has an estimated population of 7,986. About 1,881 residents (24%) are age 65 or older. St. Joseph is located in Berrien County, Michigan. The median household income is $84,057. Our directory currently lists 2 licensed nursing homes in St. Joseph. Estimated median cost in St. Joseph is $9,796 per month, compared with $11,254 per month statewide in Michigan.
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We currently list 2 licensed nursing homes in St. Joseph, MI.
St. Joseph's median nursing home cost is about 13% lower than the Michigan state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, nursing homes in St. Joseph, MI cost $9,796/month (median).
APA: ElderCareCosts Research. (2026). Nursing Homes in St. Joseph, MI. ElderCareCosts. Retrieved September 18, 2026, from https://www.eldercarecosts.com/nursing-homes/michigan/st-joseph/
Chicago: ElderCareCosts Research. "Nursing Homes in St. Joseph, MI." ElderCareCosts. Last modified August 10, 2026. Accessed September 18, 2026. https://www.eldercarecosts.com/nursing-homes/michigan/st-joseph/.
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