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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bigelow, MI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Bigelow, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Bigelow or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Bigelow.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Bigelow for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 27 assisted living facilities in the Bigelow area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hillman, Gaylord and Lewiston.
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Bigelow, MI
The average cost of senior living in Bigelow is $3,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,383 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bigelow, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Bigelow, MI vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bigelow, MI
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VA benefits in Michigan
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What families are saying about assisted living in Bigelow
Recent reviews for assisted living in Bigelow
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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August Haus in Gaylord, MI
5.0
I would love to say thank you for all the work, our loved one loves it there. Based on the experience our family has had so far, we would definitely recommend the August Haus to other families who made need them for their loved ones
The Horizon Senior Living I in St. Helen, MI
5.0
Excellent care and great compassion for the residents. I am very secure in [Removed] care and wellbeing.
All the aides and [Removed] go beyond official duties to care for these residents.
Bigelow assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bigelow assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bigelow, 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 Bigelow 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 Bigelow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
22.2%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.6%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.9%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bigelow 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 Bigelow Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
22.2%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
18.5%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bigelow 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 Bigelow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.8%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Bigelow 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 Bigelow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bigelow 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 Bigelow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bigelow, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.6%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.8%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.8%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.8%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bigelow
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 Bigelow protect seniors.
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August Haus, Aspen Ridge Retirement Village and The Brook Retirement of Gaylord are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Bigelow, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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