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Great place to visit and loved the place. People and amazing workers that care for their people. Very clean, friendly, affordable and homey. The new addition will look great once it's done. Nice place for...
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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Staff is very responsive to needs. Administration were helpful and worked well with family. Apartment was nice. Activities were appropriate for capabilities of residents. Food is always an issue but variety...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
There are some families who might be interested in reading about Aspen Ridge, which is a friendly retirement community located in Bend. Many people throughout Oregon may be wondering where their parents should go during their golden years. The staff at Aspen Ridge will be ready to help take on...
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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: 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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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 was very impressed with The Brook of Grayling. They are very nice people to work with and it is a very nice facility. Our experience was very limited as my mother ended up passing away shortly after...
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.
The Brook of Grayling is a great assisted living facility located in Grayling, Michigan. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood, and within close proximity to Mercy hospital. Our facility is located near the beautiful AuSable river, which allows for residents to enjoy short walks...
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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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Darragh, MI

The average cost of senior living in Darragh is $3,947 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Assisted living costs in Darragh, MI, vs. nearby cities

Darragh, MI
$3,947/mo
$3,591/mo

Assisted living costs in Darragh, MI, vs. state and national averages

Darragh, MI
$3,947/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Darragh, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,947/mo
$4,107/mo

Assisted living costs in Darragh, MI, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Darragh 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: Darragh, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarragh, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,947/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,107/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,408/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Darragh, MI:$3,947/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Darragh, MI:$4,107/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Darragh, MI:$3,408/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Darragh, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Darragh 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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Assisted living cost trends in Darragh, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Darragh 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Darragh, MI$4,983/mo$5,475/mo-9.0%
Michigan$4,675/mo$4,577/mo+2.1%
National$4,532/mo$4,534/mo-0.0%
Darragh, MI
2024 average cost:$4,983/mo
2023 average cost:$5,475/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,675/mo
2023 average cost:$4,577/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,534/mo
Percent change:-0.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Darragh, 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 Darragh.

What families are saying about assisted living in Darragh

Recent reviews for assisted living in Darragh

Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI

4.8
It was the closest to our family and had good ratings. I didn't eat with the staff my son and his wife did we were in Florida with my mom at the time. They liked the cleanliness of it and the rooms were nice and big and the room she was in had nice big windows.

August Haus in Gaylord, MI

5.0
We have had a very positive experience with August Haus! Starting with the administration helping with the process of moving mom in, it was a very smooth transition for her almost three years ago. I can not say enough good things about the entire staff, who have gone above and beyond. All are ...
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Darragh assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darragh assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darragh, 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 Darragh 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 Darragh that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Darragh, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
53.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Darragh 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 Darragh Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Darragh, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Darragh 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 Darragh partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Darragh, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Darragh 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 Darragh communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darragh, MINational
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darragh 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 Darragh offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darragh, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Darragh

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 Darragh protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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