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Cost of assisted living in Fife Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Fife Lake is $3,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grayling, MI with an average of $3,169 per month.

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

Fife Lake, MI
$3,448/mo
$3,507/mo
$3,321/mo

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

Fife Lake, MI
$3,448/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,448/mo
$3,464/mo

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

Studio
$3,767/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,730/mo

Senior living costs in Fife Lake 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: Fife Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFife Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,448/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,464/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,466/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fife Lake, MI:$3,448/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fife Lake, MI:$3,464/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fife Lake, MI:$3,466/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fife Lake, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fife Lake 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
Fife Lake, MI$5,326/mo$4,999/mo+6.6%
Michigan$4,603/mo$4,638/mo-0.8%
National$4,636/mo$4,555/mo+1.8%
Fife Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$5,326/mo
2023 average cost:$4,999/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,603/mo
2023 average cost:$4,638/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,636/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fife Lake, 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 Fife Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fife Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fife Lake

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.

Curry House in Cadillac, MI

5.0
The staff members were wonderful - very concerned and caring, very professional yet warm and loving. My parents loved the food choices and were always happy with their meals. My mother was especially pleased with being able to have her hair done their in Curry house. I was very impressed and ...
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Fife Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fife Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fife Lake, 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 Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fife Lake, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
23.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
34.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fife Lake, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fife Lake, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
7.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fife Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fife Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.8%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.5%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
11.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fife Lake

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

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Curry House, Southridge Assisted Living and Maple Ridge Living Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fife Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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