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The staff is very helpful and considerate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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Big Rapids Fields is a fantastic facility. All the staff are respectful, caring, kind, and truly called to do what they do. They will take excellent care of your loved one. They are also there to help you...
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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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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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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Cost of assisted living in Idlewild, MI

The average cost of senior living in Idlewild is $3,398 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,133 per month.

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

Idlewild, MI
$3,398/mo
$3,398/mo
$3,520/mo

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

Idlewild, MI
$3,398/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,398/mo
$3,398/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,200/mo
Studio
$5,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo

Senior living costs in Idlewild 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: Idlewild, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIdlewild, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,398/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,398/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,573/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Idlewild, MI:$3,398/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Idlewild, MI:$3,398/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Idlewild, MI:$3,573/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Idlewild, MI, over time

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

Idlewild, MIMI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Idlewild, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Idlewild 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Idlewild, MI$4,544/mo$3,752/mo+21.1%
Michigan$4,629/mo$4,716/mo-1.8%
National$4,573/mo$4,529/mo+1.0%
Idlewild, MI
2024 average cost:$4,544/mo
2023 average cost:$3,752/mo
Percent change:+21.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,629/mo
2023 average cost:$4,716/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,573/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild.

What families are saying about assisted living in Idlewild

Recent reviews for assisted living in Idlewild

Reed City Fields

5.0
It has been going great. The atmosphere is doing well for Mom. Suggested Medication changes has done wonders. I would recommend Reed City Fields in a heartbeat. It has been the best thing for Mom

Big Rapids Fields

5.0
The fields overall is one of the nicest places. It is not so overly large that the residents would feel swallowed up. I am glad we found it for my mom. Overall she is content and has some good friends to be with.

Idlewild assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idlewild assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild 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 Idlewild that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28.6%
57.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Idlewild 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 Idlewild Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Idlewild 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 Idlewild partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Idlewild 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 Idlewild communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
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 Idlewild 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 Idlewild offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idlewild, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
46.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
49.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
34.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Idlewild

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