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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, 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are 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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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A Journey Of Dignity And GraceIt’s never easy to decide to transfer care of a family member to someone else, and it isn’t a responsibility we take lightly. At our memory care facility in Holly, Michigan, our kind and compassionate team develops deep and meaningful relationships with each and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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Photo of Country Square
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.
Photo of Bay Valley House
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.
Photo of The Colonnades
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 have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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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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 am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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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 Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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This is a great place for your family member or loved one. My Husband has been there since 2009, and is very happy and content there. The owner is a nurse and the family takes very good care of him. His...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Owned and operated by License Pratical Nurse. AFC License since 1983. Located just 1/2 mile from Gladwin city limits and one mile from hospital. Facility completely remodeled in 2012. Country setting. Home Cooked Meals. Large patio for residents and guest. Large dayroom and dinning room. 3 meals...
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Our mother lived at Nottingham Place in Midland, MI during her final month of life. We regret not moving her here sooner. The care she received was wonderful, tailored specifically to her needs, and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Nottingham Place is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful modern community of Midland, Michigan. Our retirement senior living residence is designed with the special physical needs of your senior loved ones in mind, and includes memory loss, Alzheimers and dementia care. We know...

Cost of assisted living in Alabaster, MI

The average cost of senior living in Alabaster is $3,900 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Branch, MI with an average of $2,685 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alabaster, MI vs. nearby cities

Alabaster, MI
$3,900/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alabaster, MI vs. the state and national average

Alabaster, MI
$3,900/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alabaster vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,900/mo
$4,002/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Alabaster, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,715/mo
Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$4,690/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,584/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,428/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Alabaster over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alabaster, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Alabaster.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alabaster

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alabaster

Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

Northwood Meadows in Cass City, MI

5.0
The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment is very nice! It's comforting to know that she is somewhere safe!

Alabaster review score based on 171 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 171 reviews of 51 Alabaster assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Alabaster review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Alabaster review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
Alabaster, MI51 facilities
8.6
Tawas City, MI29 facilities
8.8
East Tawas, MI22 facilities

Review subcategories for Alabaster assisted living

When assisted living 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 171 reviews of 51 Alabaster assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Alabaster resident and family assisted living 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
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.6
4.1
Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
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4.1
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Alabaster assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alabaster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alabaster, 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 Alabaster assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Alabaster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alabaster, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.1%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.6%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.2%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Alabaster assisted living

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 Alabaster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alabaster, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.2%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alabaster assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alabaster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alabaster, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Alabaster assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alabaster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alabaster, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alabaster assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Alabaster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alabaster, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.2%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.5%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.7%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alabaster

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alabaster protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 62 assisted living facilities near Alabaster, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Alabaster, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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