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Alzheimer’s care in Lakes Of The North incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Lakes Of The North memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Lakes Of The North, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Brook of Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Hillman's Haven is and Assisted Living Facility located in beautiful downtown Hillman. Our facility is an Adult Foster Care Facility licensed by the State of Michigan. Hillman's Haven was built in 2004 by Charles (Chas) & Carol Otto. There are 20 private apartments with private bathroom (with...
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Cost of memory care in Lakes Of The North, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lakes Of The North is $3,416 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,310 per month.

Memory care costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, vs. nearby cities

Lakes Of The North, MI
$3,416/mo
$3,514/mo
$3,314/mo

Memory care costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, vs. state and national averages

Lakes Of The North, MI
$3,416/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,416/mo

Memory care costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Senior living costs in Lakes Of The North vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lakes Of The North, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakes Of The North, MIMichiganU.S.
Memory Care$3,416/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,358/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$3,340/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Lakes Of The North, MI:$3,416/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Lakes Of The North, MI:$3,358/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Lakes Of The North, MI:$3,340/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Memory care costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Lakes Of The North and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Lakes Of The North, MI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Lakes Of The North have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakes Of The North, MI$6,019/mo$7,500/mo-19.8%
Michigan$5,316/mo$5,338/mo-0.4%
National$5,537/mo$5,553/mo-0.3%
Lakes Of The North, MI
2024 average cost:$6,019/mo
2023 average cost:$7,500/mo
Percent change:-19.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,316/mo
2023 average cost:$5,338/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,537/mo
2023 average cost:$5,553/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Lakes Of The North

Recent reviews for memory care in Lakes Of The North

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
My mother-in-law is doing so well here and the changes we are seeing in her are wonderful. She is so much more social and active. There are a lot of amenities for the residents to take part in and she likes her apt which has a nice patio attached to it plus she enjoys going to the dining room, ...
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Northport Highlands

5.0
I really like this place a lot it's not too big and not too small just the right size for mom. There are only 14 people in the memory care section. Mom is participating in activities and she is able to go out with my brother who doesn't live too far on a drive or for a day trip. She is liking ...
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI

4.6
I have a lot of respect for the staff at Aspen Ridge! I can't say enough on how pleased i'm with [names removed] and the entire staff. I'm also pleased that the staff keeps a close eye on the residents and informs me of any concerns.

Lakes Of The North review score based on 30 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 34 Lakes Of The North memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakes Of The North review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lakes Of The North review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Lakes Of The North, MI34 facilities
6.4
Mancelona, MI17 facilities
6.5
Gaylord, MI38 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakes Of The North memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 30 reviews of 34 Lakes Of The North memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Lakes Of The North resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.0
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Lakes Of The North memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakes Of The North memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakes Of The North, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lakes Of The North memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Lakes Of The North that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
35.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.2%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.4%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.4%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.4%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lakes Of The North memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lakes Of The North Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakes Of The North, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.7%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakes Of The North memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lakes Of The North partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakes Of The North, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.9%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakes Of The North memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lakes Of The North communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakes Of The North, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.9%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.9%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakes Of The North memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Lakes Of The North offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakes Of The North, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20.6%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.7%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.6%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.5%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Lakes Of The North

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Lakes Of The North protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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