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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Ironton, MI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Ironton, 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 Ironton or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Ironton.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Ironton for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 48 assisted living facilities in the Ironton area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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We are grateful to the many aids, nurses, cooks, residents who are making our mother's stay pleasant and well cared. They take time to joke with her and have a conversation about her interests. High...
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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 husband really enjoyed his time at Northport highlands he is actually going back.for another stay. Staff very was friendly. He enjoyed the activities and meeting new people. He was out there for...
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.
Northport Highlands is an assisted living community strategically located in the picturesque town of Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan. Our community is located on a gorgeous 16-acre campus overlooking the legendary Grand Transverse Bay. With a fine harbor and park, antique shops, full...
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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...
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.
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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I was extremely nervous about moving my parent into the Boyne City facility from reading the reviews. My Mother has been there for three months now and absolutely loves it!!! They are under new management...
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.
The Brook of Boyne City is an assisted living community located in Boyne City, MI. Boyne City is situated on the southeast end of Lake Charlevoix's east arm, and is known for its cultural heritage, unique eats and exciting events and festivals. Home to the Boyne River, much of the city's culture...
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I liked this community for the care that my friend received from this caring community. The staff was nice and very patient to his needs. They offered a good variety of healthy meals to the residents....
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.
Here at Eastport Village, we put our resident's health & happiness first. We believe it is essential to provide an active fulfilling safe environment. We want to care for your family like they are our own.It is our mission to help your loved one maintain a happy active life with...
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It is a very good place to put your parents. The staff are excellent to work with. My loved one is enjoying the food. It would be nice to have a program to have some sort of fee assistance for the month
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.
The Brook Retirement of Gaylord is an independent living community located in Gaylord in Otsego County, MI. Here we offer all the comforts of home in an environment especially designed to accommodate senior residents. The Brook Retirement of Gaylord lies in close proximity to some of the finest...
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Everything is going just fine so far. Though my loved one is facing a few health complications, the staff do what they can to cater to her needs and requests and make her feel comfortable. The meals are also...
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.
The Brook of Cheboygan is an assisted living community in pleasant Cheboygan, Michigan. Conveniently located close to plenty of stores and restaurants, the residence's prime Northern Michigan location means residents can enjoy all-four seasons in a family-orientated tourist destination. Residents...
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My Mother has lived at Pineview for close to 2 years, and it has been absolutely wonderful for her! The staff truly feel like family, and they do so much more than care for the residents. The people that...
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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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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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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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.
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.
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: 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
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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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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 Ironton, MI
The average cost of senior living in Ironton is $3,557 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mackinaw City, MI with an average of $2,813 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ironton, MI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Ironton
Recent reviews for assisted living in Ironton
Castle Rock Retirement Center in Saint Ignace, MI
5.0
My brother [name removed] is currently residing ion this community and I am very thankful and impressed with the care he is receiving here. The staff is very supportive and compassionate, the facility is very clean and well maintained and the meals are excellent. There is a great need for this ...
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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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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI
4.6
I have a lot of respect for the staff at Aspen Ridge! I can't say enough on how pleased i'm with [names removed] and the entire staff. I'm also pleased that the staff keeps a close eye on the residents and informs me of any concerns.
Ironton assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ironton assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ironton, 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 Ironton 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 Ironton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.2%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ironton 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 Ironton Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ironton, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.8%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ironton 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 Ironton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ironton, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.1%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ironton 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 Ironton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ironton 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 Ironton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.9%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.2%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.9%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Ironton
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 Ironton protect seniors.
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