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Photo of August Haus
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Great place to visit and loved the place. People and amazing workers that care for their people. Very clean, friendly, affordable and homey. The new addition will look great once it's done. Nice place for...
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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The overall experience was not great for my family, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be great for others. My dad had cancer at that time. The facility is an hour away from the hospital. The facility did not...
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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Staff is very responsive to needs. Administration were helpful and worked well with family. Apartment was nice. Activities were appropriate for capabilities of residents. Food is always an issue but variety...
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.
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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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
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.
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
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.
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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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
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.
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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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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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
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.
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.
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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.
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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
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.
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My grandfather lived there for several months before he passed away. I truly hadn't seen him so happy in years. He loved teasing the girls who work there. I can never thank [name removed] and [name removed]...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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
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.
Photo of Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkasha
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Bay View, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bay View is $3,742 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mackinaw City, MI with an average of $2,813 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bay View, MI, vs. nearby cities

Bay View, MI
$3,742/mo
$3,742/mo

Assisted living costs in Bay View, MI, vs. state and national averages

Bay View, MI
$3,742/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Bay View, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,742/mo
$3,792/mo

Assisted living costs in Bay View, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,590/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Senior living costs in Bay View 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: Bay View, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBay View, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,742/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,792/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,691/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bay View, MI:$3,742/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bay View, MI:$3,792/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bay View, MI:$3,691/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bay View, MI, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Bay View, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bay View 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
Bay View, MI$6,159/mo$5,733/mo+7.4%
Michigan$4,669/mo$4,641/mo+0.6%
National$4,710/mo$4,545/mo+3.6%
Bay View, MI
2024 average cost:$6,159/mo
2023 average cost:$5,733/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,669/mo
2023 average cost:$4,641/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,710/mo
2023 average cost:$4,545/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bay View, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Bay View

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bay View

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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Pineview Cottage in Harbor Springs,, MI

5.0
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 live there are rarely alone in their rooms, instead they gather together in the main living ...
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Bay View review score based on 26 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 20 Bay View assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bay View 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

Bay View review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Bay View, MI20 facilities
7.1
Petoskey, MI27 facilities
7.1
Harbor Springs, MI26 facilities

Review subcategories for Bay View 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 26 reviews of 20 Bay View assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bay View 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.
Bay View, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.8
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Bay View assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bay View assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bay View, 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 Bay View 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 Bay View 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
45%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bay View 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 Bay View Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bay View, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bay View 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 Bay View partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bay View, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bay View 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 Bay View communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bay View, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bay View 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 Bay View offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bay View, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
15%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bay View

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

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