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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.
A Lodge for Men, this six bed memory care home nestled among the scenic hardwoods of Traverse City has a decor that is fully masculine, mimicking the warm and rustic feel of a fishing cabin. The spacious bedrooms with attached full bathrooms are enhanced with a wildlife theme. The lodge features...
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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.
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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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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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
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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.
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.
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My mother lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
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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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
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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...
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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...
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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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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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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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...
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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...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Wexford County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wexford County is $3,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cadillac, MI with an average of $3,185 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wexford County, MI vs. nearby counties

Wexford County, MI
$3,448/mo
$3,556/mo
$3,463/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wexford County, MI vs. the state and national average

Wexford County, MI
$3,448/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wexford County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,448/mo
$3,538/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wexford County, MI by room type

Studio
$4,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,158/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Wexford County over time

Wexford County, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wexford 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 Wexford County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wexford County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wexford County

Curry House in Cadillac, MI

4.8
My loved one was previously a resident at Curry House and the overall experience at this facility was great. The quality of the care was overall very good, but occasional issues with the staffing levels or inexperienced staff were what kept it from being great. However, things may have changed.

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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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.

Wexford County review score based on 51 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 51 reviews of 48 Wexford County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wexford 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

Wexford County review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Wexford County, MI48 facilities
8.5
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8.0
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Review subcategories for Wexford County 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 51 reviews of 48 Wexford County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wexford County 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.
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Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.3
4.1
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Wexford County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wexford County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wexford 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 Wexford 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 Wexford County 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
25%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
35.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.4%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wexford 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 Wexford County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.4%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.9%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wexford 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 Wexford County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Wexford 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 Wexford County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
4.2%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wexford 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 Wexford County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wexford County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.4%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wexford 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wexford County protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Reed City Fields and Curry House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wexford County, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 63 assisted living facilities near Wexford County, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Wexford County, Michigan is Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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