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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Michigan is $5,387, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Buck Trails area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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I could never have found a better place to put my mama! All the staff are absolutely wonderful and they deserve to be noticed! I tell them all how thankful i am for them daily. I never thought the day would...
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.
Prestige Place To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 684 Ann Arbor Trail Clare, MI 48617 Facility License: AL180290931 Assisted Living, Alzheimer's Memory Care About Prestige Place LifeHOUSE Prestige Place is the place in Clare, Michigan that offers the best care...
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My mother has been living at Quiet Creek now for nearly 9 months. The facility is lovely and the staff team is amazing. Communication is great as well. We are so thankful that there’s such a fantastic...
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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, 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.
Here at Horizon Senior Living II, we try to make the living experience as much like home as possible. From our caring staff of nurses and assistants to the decorations on the walls, as soon as you walk through the doors, you will get a sense of warmth. We are an elderly care facility that...
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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...
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.
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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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...
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 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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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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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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Cost of assisted living in Buck Trails, MI

The average cost of senior living in Michigan is $5,387 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Michigan vs. 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 state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMichiganU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,387/mo$5,830/mo7.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,169/mo$6,999/mo11.9% below national median
Independent Living$2,801/mo$3,520/mo20.4% below national median
Assisted Living
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:7.6% below national median
Memory Care
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:11.9% below national median
Independent Living
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:20.4% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buck Trails, 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 Buck Trails.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buck Trails

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buck Trails

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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Americana Seniors in Clare, MI

4.8
My loved one has Alzheimer's, and he appears to be very content so we've been really happy with the service, and it's a very clean facility.

Buck Trails review score based on 136 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 136 reviews of 3 Buck Trails assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buck Trails 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

Buck Trails review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for Buck Trails 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 136 reviews of 3 Buck Trails assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buck Trails 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.
Buck Trails, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.4
Friendliness
4.9
4.5
Care services
4.7
4.3
Staff
4.9
4.6
Meals & dining
4.6
4.2
Activities
4.7
4.3
Value for cost*
4.5
4.2
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Buck Trails assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buck Trails assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buck Trails, 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 Buck Trails 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 Buck Trails that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buck Trails, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.5%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25.8%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.1%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.9%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.7%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.6%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.6%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.5%
45.9%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buck Trails 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 Buck Trails Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buck Trails, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.3%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.9%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buck Trails 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 Buck Trails partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buck Trails, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.6%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25.2%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Buck Trails 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 Buck Trails communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buck Trails, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.3%
37%
Room service
Room service
14.1%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buck Trails 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 Buck Trails offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buck Trails, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.7%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.4%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.7%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.7%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.7%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
10%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buck Trails

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buck Trails protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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