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BayField has been beyond my expectations. The staff have been amazing, starting with the Executive Director [name removed] , her fellow leaders, all the way down to the care staff and housekeepers....
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.
Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
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Staff is very friendly and loving to the residents. I do wish that for those who have cardio/ respiratory issues they would monitor vitals more than every 30 days
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.
At Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...
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The place is very clean, has a friendly environment. Wish there was more communication from the facility like it was in the beginning. The location is very wonderful and room size is a perfect fit! Food...
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.
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Rachel Sovereign did a wonderful job with my mom. They are all a 5. The home is an older building so it is not a new beautiful facility but the care was top notch. Food always looked fabulous and lot home...
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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Mom is getting great care. Staff is friendly and manager as well as nurse is very engaging and really do care. Mom’s only complaint is that she doesn’t like the food. She is a picky eater so I am sure it is...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and participating in...
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The care of my mother by the staff while in hospice was professional & loving! Also a very clean place! We would absolutely recommend Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth to other families based on the experience so...
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 truly is no place like home but at Covenant Glen, of Frankenmuth, we do everything possible to bring the comforts of home to our residents. Covenant Glen first opened in 2014 and is home to members of the Frankenmuth, Vassar, and surrounding areas. Our all-inclusive community provides...
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I would absolutely, on a scale of 1-5, give them a 10. BROOKDALE OF BAY CITY OUTSHINES EVERY OTHER IN THE ARE AS FAR AS MEMORY CARE AND DEMENTIA!!!!!! The people who work there are all trained to some degree...
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.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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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: 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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
A Journey Of Dignity And GraceIt’s never easy to decide to transfer care of a family member to someone else, and it isn’t a responsibility we take lightly. At our memory care facility in Holly, Michigan, our kind and compassionate team develops deep and meaningful relationships with each and...
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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: 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 Gilford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gilford is $4,202 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Otter Lake, MI with an average of $3,915 per month.

Assisted living costs in Gilford, MI, vs. nearby cities

Gilford, MI
$4,202/mo
$3,988/mo
$4,068/mo

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

Gilford, MI
$4,202/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilford, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,202/mo
$4,284/mo

Assisted living costs in Gilford, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,228/mo
Studio
$4,559/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,883/mo

Senior living costs in Gilford 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: Gilford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilford, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,202/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,284/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,276/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gilford, MI:$4,202/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gilford, MI:$4,284/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gilford, MI:$3,276/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gilford, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gilford 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
Gilford, MI$4,593/mo$4,246/mo+8.2%
Michigan$5,271/mo$5,062/mo+4.1%
National$5,321/mo$5,062/mo+5.1%
Gilford, MI
2024 average cost:$4,593/mo
2023 average cost:$4,246/mo
Percent change:+8.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,271/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,321/mo
2023 average cost:$5,062/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gilford, 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 Gilford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gilford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gilford

Northwood Meadows in Cass City, MI

5.0
The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment is very nice! It's comforting to know that she is somewhere safe!

Gross AFC #3 in Clio, MI

5.0
They are good providors and take really good care! They were my first choice and are a good value. It's clean and they are friendly. They do a great job. I wish we could go back!

Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI

5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.

Gilford review score based on 47 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 14 Gilford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gilford 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

Gilford review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Gilford, MI14 facilities
8.3
Reese, MI205 facilities
8.3
Fairgrove, MI184 facilities

Review subcategories for Gilford 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 47 reviews of 14 Gilford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gilford 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.
Gilford, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.4
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.4
3.7
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.1
3.8
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Gilford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilford, 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 Gilford 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 Gilford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gilford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
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
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gilford 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 Gilford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gilford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gilford 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 Gilford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilford 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 Gilford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilford 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 Gilford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gilford

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