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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.
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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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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
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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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My sincere thank you to the wonderful caring staff at Prestige Centre. For the past 5 years my loved one has lived in this caring community. I visited multiple times a week and enjoyed getting to know...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Centre is conveniently located in Mt. Pleasant and offers award-winning care in a warm, amenity rich community. Relax and enjoy comfortable apartments and spacious common areas, while experiencing daily life-enrichment activities, home-made meals, housekeeping, and personalized...
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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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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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.
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.
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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, 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.
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, 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.
Photo of Barton Woods Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Pleasant Ridge Manor
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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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
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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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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 Gladwin County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gladwin County is $4,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $4,640 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gladwin County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Gladwin County, MI
$4,466/mo
$5,668/mo
$4,901/mo

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

Gladwin County, MI
$4,466/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in Gladwin County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,466/mo
$5,968/mo

Assisted living costs in Gladwin County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,391/mo
Studio
$4,470/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,035/mo

Senior living costs in Gladwin County 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: Gladwin County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGladwin County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,466/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,968/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Gladwin County, MI:$4,466/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Gladwin County, MI:$5,968/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Gladwin County, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gladwin County, 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 Gladwin County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gladwin County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gladwin County

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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Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas

5.0
My mother is in the Independent Living section of Harbors. Her room is very comfortably laid out and has a private bathroom. There are numerous activities offered to the residents. And the residents appear to be happy. There is nice outdoor space for the residents to enjoy in warmer weather. The ...
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Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw, MI

5.0
The staff and management team at Shields Comfort Care welcomed my mother with open arms. They are attentive to her needs. I love that the staff have become like family. If anyone is looking for a forever home for their loved ones, I highly recommend Shields Comfort Care.

Gladwin County review score based on 18 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 18 reviews of 2 Gladwin County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gladwin County 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

Gladwin County review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Gladwin County, MI2 facilities
9.3
Midland, MI8 facilities
9.0
Clare, MI3 facilities

Gladwin County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gladwin County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gladwin County, 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 Gladwin County 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 Gladwin County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.2%
45.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.2%
29.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.6%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
49.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.9%
26.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.4%
41.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.9%
46%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Gladwin County 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 Gladwin County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.4%
44.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.8%
28.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.2%
35.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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12%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gladwin County 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 Gladwin County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
24%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
32.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.4%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.2%
16.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gladwin County 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 Gladwin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gladwin County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.5%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
37.1%
Room service
Room service
21%
32.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
15.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gladwin County 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 Gladwin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gladwin County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
40.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.8%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
26.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
43.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
43.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
45.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
36.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
31.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
33.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.5%
40.9%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
41%
Dances
Dances
14.9%
26.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
21.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31%
40.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gladwin County

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 Gladwin County protect seniors.
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There are 92 assisted living facilities near Gladwin County, Michigan. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 30% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 30% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 27% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 29% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 20% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 40% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 44% 8. LanguagesList: Filipino and Spanish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Independence Village of Midland 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Bay City Comfort Care 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Independence Village of Midland, Brookdale Saginaw, and Brookdale Bay City 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Independence Village of Midland
The best assisted living facilities near you in Gladwin County, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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