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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ellsworth, MI
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ellsworth nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Ellsworth, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Ellsworth or another care type is right for you. Browse 59 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ellsworth.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lakes of the North, Horton Bay and Atwood.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lakes of the North, Horton Bay and Atwood.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Ellsworth, MI
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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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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
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ellsworth, MI
The average cost of senior living in Ellsworth is $3,654 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kalkaska, MI with an average of $3,243 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ellsworth
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ellsworth
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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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.
August Haus in Gaylord, MI
5.0
From the first phone call, to the move-in, through the past three months of my sister living at August Haus, the entire staff has been extremely helpful and supportive and thorough and inclusive. Could not have picked a better place for my sister! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the ...
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Ellsworth nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ellsworth nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ellsworth, 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 Ellsworth nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Ellsworth that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ellsworth, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.5%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
29%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ellsworth nursing homes
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 Ellsworth Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ellsworth, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ellsworth nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ellsworth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ellsworth, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ellsworth nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ellsworth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ellsworth, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ellsworth nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Ellsworth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ellsworth, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
0.4%
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August Haus, Northport Highlands and Aspen Ridge Retirement Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ellsworth, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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