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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Birchwood Beach, MI

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska provides senior care exclusively for people suffering from AlzheimerÆs disease or dementia. The 12-bed facility has a relaxed country setting just outside the Village of Kalkaska, Michigan. Kalkaska has three major events each year; the WinterFest in January; 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Birchwood Beach, MI

The average cost of senior living in Birchwood Beach is $3,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,383 per month.

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

Birchwood Beach, MI
$3,070/mo
$3,311/mo
$3,169/mo

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

Birchwood Beach, MI
$3,070/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,070/mo
$3,565/mo

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

Studio
$5,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,683/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Birchwood Beach over time

Birchwood Beach, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Birchwood Beach, 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 Birchwood Beach.

What families are saying about assisted living in Birchwood Beach

Recent reviews for assisted living in Birchwood Beach

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
From the first phone call, to the move-in, through the past three months of my sister living at August Haus, the entire staff has been extremely helpful and supportive and thorough and inclusive. Could not have picked a better place for my sister! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the ...
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI

4.8
Overall this has been a good move for my Mom. I feel comfortable she is being taken care of. Timing of her med has been a bit challenging but I have found staff to be cooperative once they understand why every four hours, not an hour either way of four. Overall very happy.

Birchwood Beach assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birchwood Beach assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birchwood Beach, 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 Birchwood Beach 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 Birchwood Beach that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Birchwood Beach, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
17.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.7%
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
32.1%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Birchwood Beach 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 Birchwood Beach Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Birchwood Beach, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
17.9%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.1%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
3.6%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Birchwood Beach 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 Birchwood Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birchwood Beach, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Birchwood Beach 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 Birchwood Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birchwood Beach, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birchwood Beach 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 Birchwood Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birchwood Beach, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
10.7%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.7%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Birchwood Beach

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 Birchwood Beach protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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August Haus, Aspen Ridge Retirement Village and The Brook Retirement of Gaylord are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Birchwood Beach, Michigan. See full list of communities.

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