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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bar Lake, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bar Lake nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Bar Lake, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Bar Lake, MI

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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 nursing homes in Bar Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bar Lake is $3,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crystal Mountain, MI with an average of $3,393 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Bar Lake, MI, vs. nearby cities

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$3,648/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bar Lake, MI, vs. state and national averages

Bar Lake, MI
$3,648/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bar Lake, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,648/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,648/mo

Nursing homes costs in Bar Lake, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,200/mo
Studio
$4,607/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,143/mo

Senior living costs in Bar Lake vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bar Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBar Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,648/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,538/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,648/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,338/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Bar Lake, MI:$3,648/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Bar Lake, MI:$3,538/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bar Lake, MI:$3,648/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bar Lake, MI:$3,338/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Bar Lake, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Bar 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Bar Lake, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Bar 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bar Lake, MI$6,000/mo$5,079/mo+18.1%
Michigan$5,430/mo$5,099/mo+6.5%
National$5,469/mo$5,121/mo+6.8%
Bar Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$6,000/mo
2023 average cost:$5,079/mo
Percent change:+18.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,430/mo
2023 average cost:$5,099/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,469/mo
2023 average cost:$5,121/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bar Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bar Lake

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
The facility is clean and staff is friendly. I’ve lived here for about 4 months and I enjoy all the outings and activities they offer. The food is good. I have a great view including my bird feeder that the squirrel enjoys.

Bar Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bar Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bar 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 Bar Lake nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bar Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bar Lake, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.7%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
21.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bar Lake nursing homes

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 Bar Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bar Lake, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.1%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bar Lake nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bar Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bar Lake, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.9%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bar Lake nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bar Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bar Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bar Lake nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bar Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bar Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
17.9%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.9%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Reed City Fields and Curry House are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bar Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 48 nursing homes facilities near Bar Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
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