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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.
Photo of Brookdale Bay City Memory Care
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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, 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.
Photo of Merrill Fields
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.
Photo of Babions Foster Care
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.
Photo of Peace Of Mind
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.
Photo of Tawas Manor
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.
Photo of St Louis AFC
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.
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.
Photo of Brookdale Saginaw Memory Care
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
Maintain a high quality of life.Memory loss might be a change, but it doesn’t have to change quality of life. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and create customized care plans...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sugar Rapids, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sugar Rapids is $3,733 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sugar Rapids, MI, vs. nearby cities

Sugar Rapids, MI
$3,733/mo
$3,724/mo
$3,970/mo

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

Sugar Rapids, MI
$3,733/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Sugar Rapids, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,733/mo
$3,836/mo

Assisted living costs in Sugar Rapids, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,673/mo
Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$4,584/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,612/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,930/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Sugar Rapids 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: Sugar Rapids, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSugar Rapids, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,733/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,836/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,357/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sugar Rapids, MI:$3,733/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sugar Rapids, MI:$3,836/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sugar Rapids, MI:$3,357/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sugar Rapids, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sugar Rapids 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
Sugar Rapids, MI$5,258/mo$4,934/mo+6.6%
Michigan$5,303/mo$5,171/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Sugar Rapids, MI
2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$4,934/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,303/mo
2023 average cost:$5,171/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sugar Rapids, 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 Sugar Rapids.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sugar Rapids

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sugar Rapids

Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas

5.0
My mother is in the Independent Living section of Harbors. Her room is very comfortably laid out and has a private bathroom. There are numerous activities offered to the residents. And the residents appear to be happy. There is nice outdoor space for the residents to enjoy in warmer weather. The ...
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Shields Comfort Care in Saginaw, MI

5.0
The staff and management team at Shields Comfort Care welcomed my mother with open arms. They are attentive to her needs. I love that the staff have become like family. If anyone is looking for a forever home for their loved ones, I highly recommend Shields Comfort Care.

Sugar Rapids review score based on 187 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 187 reviews of 86 Sugar Rapids assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sugar Rapids 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

Sugar Rapids review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Sugar Rapids, MI86 facilities
8.5
Gladwin, MI115 facilities
8.0
Beaverton, MI9 facilities

Review subcategories for Sugar Rapids 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 187 reviews of 86 Sugar Rapids assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sugar Rapids 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.
Sugar Rapids, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.2
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Sugar Rapids assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sugar Rapids assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sugar Rapids, 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 Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.2%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.7%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.8%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.5%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.9%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.6%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sugar Rapids

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

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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sugar Rapids, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 106 assisted living facilities near Sugar Rapids, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Sugar Rapids, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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