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Photo of Northport Highlands
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The overall experience was not great for my family, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be great for others. My dad had cancer at that time. The facility is an hour away from the hospital. The facility did not...
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.
Northport Highlands is an assisted living community strategically located in the picturesque town of Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan. Our community is located on a gorgeous 16-acre campus overlooking the legendary Grand Transverse Bay. With a fine harbor and park, antique shops, full...
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I liked this community for the care that my friend received from this caring community. The staff was nice and very patient to his needs. They offered a good variety of healthy meals to the residents....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Here at Eastport Village, we put our resident's health & happiness first. We believe it is essential to provide an active fulfilling safe environment. We want to care for your family like they are our own.It is our mission to help your loved one maintain a happy active life with...
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I was extremely nervous about moving my parent into the Boyne City facility from reading the reviews. My Mother has been there for three months now and absolutely loves it!!! They are under new management...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 of Boyne City is an assisted living community located in Boyne City, MI. Boyne City is situated on the southeast end of Lake Charlevoix's east arm, and is known for its cultural heritage, unique eats and exciting events and festivals. Home to the Boyne River, much of the city's culture...
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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 North Arms, MI

The average cost of senior living in North Arms is $3,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grayling, MI with an average of $3,169 per month.

Assisted living costs in North Arms, MI, vs. nearby cities

North Arms, MI
$3,667/mo
$3,791/mo

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

North Arms, MI
$3,667/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in North Arms, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,667/mo
$3,741/mo

Assisted living costs in North Arms, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Senior living costs in North Arms 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: North Arms, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Arms, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,667/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,741/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,754/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Arms, MI:$3,667/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
North Arms, MI:$3,741/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Arms, MI:$3,754/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in North Arms, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in North Arms 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
North Arms, MI$6,825/mo$7,500/mo-9.0%
Michigan$4,559/mo$4,571/mo-0.3%
National$4,592/mo$4,625/mo-0.7%
North Arms, MI
2024 average cost:$6,825/mo
2023 average cost:$7,500/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,559/mo
2023 average cost:$4,571/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,592/mo
2023 average cost:$4,625/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in North Arms, 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 North Arms.

What families are saying about assisted living in North Arms

Recent reviews for assisted living in North Arms

Northport Highlands

4.0
My father had very good care despite a few nights left up in his chair late into the evening. Food was not very good but we supplemented. The kitchen in his room came in handy. Staff was helpful and caring but a little short staffed. Administrative staff was terrific. The facility was more than ...
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The Brook of Boyne City

5.0
So far everything at The Brook of Boyne City has been a 5! The staff here are very nice and friendly, and very respectful towards the people they are looking after. The facility is clean and well kept. They also seem to have a good variety of activities, although my loved one does not personally ...
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North Arms assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Arms assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Arms, 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 North Arms 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 North Arms that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
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
42.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
35.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in North Arms 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 North Arms Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
North Arms, 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
28.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in North Arms 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 North Arms partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Arms, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in North Arms 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 North Arms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Arms, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Arms 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 North Arms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Arms, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
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
28.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in North Arms

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 North Arms protect seniors.
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Northport Highlands, Eastport Village Care Home and The Brook of Boyne City are the top-rated assisted living facilities near North Arms, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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