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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.
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, 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Lake City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lake City is $3,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Assisted living costs in Lake City, MI, vs. nearby cities

Lake City, MI
$3,193/mo
$3,347/mo
$3,321/mo

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

Lake City, MI
$3,193/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake City, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,193/mo
$3,201/mo

Assisted living costs in Lake City, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,800/mo
Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$4,438/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,226/mo

Senior living costs in Lake City 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: Lake City, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake City, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,193/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,201/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,222/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake City, MI:$3,193/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lake City, MI:$3,201/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake City, MI:$3,222/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lake City, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake City 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.

Lake City, MIMI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Lake City, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lake City 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
Lake City, MI$4,761/mo$4,073/mo+16.9%
Michigan$5,014/mo$4,650/mo+7.8%
National$5,030/mo$4,708/mo+6.8%
Lake City, MI
2024 average cost:$4,761/mo
2023 average cost:$4,073/mo
Percent change:+16.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,014/mo
2023 average cost:$4,650/mo
Percent change:+7.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,030/mo
2023 average cost:$4,708/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake City, 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 Lake City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake City

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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Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

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.

Lake City review score based on 32 family reviews

6.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 55 Lake City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake City 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

Lake City review score compared against nearby cities

6.5
Lake City, MI55 facilities
7.1
McBain, MI75 facilities
6.3
Manton, MI59 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake City 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 32 reviews of 55 Lake City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake City 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.
Lake City, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Lake City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake City, 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 Lake City 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 Lake City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.5%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.2%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.9%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.5%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake City 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 Lake City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake City 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 Lake City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake City 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 Lake City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
1.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.8%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake City 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 Lake City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
12.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
5.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
1.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake City

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

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