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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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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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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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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: 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.
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I was very impressed with The Brook of Grayling. They are very nice people to work with and it is a very nice facility. Our experience was very limited as my mother ended up passing away shortly after...
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.
The Brook of Grayling is a great assisted living facility located in Grayling, Michigan. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood, and within close proximity to Mercy hospital. Our facility is located near the beautiful AuSable river, which allows for residents to enjoy short walks...
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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.
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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.
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 Manistee Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Manistee Lake is $3,670 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

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

Manistee Lake, MI
$3,490/mo
$3,591/mo
$3,473/mo

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

Manistee Lake, MI
$3,490/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,490/mo
$3,558/mo

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

Studio
$5,350/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,683/mo

Senior living costs in Manistee 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: Manistee Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManistee Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,490/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,558/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,077/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Manistee Lake, MI:$3,490/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Manistee Lake, MI:$3,558/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Manistee Lake, MI:$4,077/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Manistee Lake, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Manistee 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Manistee Lake, MI$4,983/mo$5,475/mo-9.0%
Michigan$4,675/mo$4,577/mo+2.1%
National$4,532/mo$4,529/mo+0.1%
Manistee Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$4,983/mo
2023 average cost:$5,475/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,675/mo
2023 average cost:$4,577/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Manistee 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 Manistee Lake.

What families are saying about assisted living in Manistee Lake

Recent reviews for assisted living in Manistee Lake

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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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI

4.8
It was the closest to our family and had good ratings. I didn't eat with the staff my son and his wife did we were in Florida with my mom at the time. They liked the cleanliness of it and the rooms were nice and big and the room she was in had nice big windows.

August Haus in Gaylord, MI

5.0
We have had a very positive experience with August Haus! Starting with the administration helping with the process of moving mom in, it was a very smooth transition for her almost three years ago. I can not say enough good things about the entire staff, who have gone above and beyond. All are ...
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Manistee Lake assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manistee Lake assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manistee 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 Manistee 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 Manistee Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Manistee Lake, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
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
41.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Manistee 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 Manistee Lake Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Manistee Lake, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Manistee 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 Manistee Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manistee Lake, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Manistee 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 Manistee Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manistee Lake, MINational
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manistee 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 Manistee Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manistee Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
8.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
8.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Manistee 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 Manistee Lake protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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