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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Malcolm, MI

The average cost of senior living in Malcolm is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Ann, MI with an average of $3,360 per month.

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

Malcolm, MI
$3,598/mo
$3,493/mo

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

Malcolm, MI
$3,598/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,598/mo
$3,787/mo

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

Studio
$4,390/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,115/mo

Senior living costs in Malcolm 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: Malcolm, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMalcolm, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,598/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,787/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,476/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Malcolm, MI:$3,598/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Malcolm, MI:$3,787/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Malcolm, MI:$3,476/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Malcolm, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Malcolm 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.

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Column location: Location
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Malcolm, MI$6,739/mo$5,217/mo+29.2%
Michigan$5,062/mo$4,714/mo+7.4%
National$5,062/mo$4,751/mo+6.5%
Malcolm, MI
2024 average cost:$6,739/mo
2023 average cost:$5,217/mo
Percent change:+29.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,714/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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2024 average cost:$5,062/mo
2023 average cost:$4,751/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Malcolm, 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 Malcolm.

What families are saying about assisted living in Malcolm

Recent reviews for assisted living in Malcolm

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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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.

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
I come here once a year and find everything to be great and I feel welcomed I enjoy all the outings that they offer. The staff is so friendly and inviting I would highly recommend to anyone in need .

Malcolm review score based on 46 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 32 Malcolm assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Malcolm 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

Malcolm review score compared against nearby cities

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Malcolm, MI32 facilities
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Benzonia, MI13 facilities

Review subcategories for Malcolm 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 46 reviews of 32 Malcolm assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Malcolm 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.
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Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.8
Staff
4.5
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.3
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.8
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Malcolm assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Malcolm assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Malcolm, 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 Malcolm 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 Malcolm that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Malcolm, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Malcolm 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 Malcolm Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Malcolm, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Malcolm 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 Malcolm partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Malcolm, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.9%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Malcolm 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 Malcolm communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Malcolm, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Malcolm 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 Malcolm offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Malcolm, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
15.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Malcolm

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Curry House and Southridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Malcolm, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 43 assisted living facilities near Malcolm, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Malcolm, Michigan is Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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