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10 Best Nursing Homes in Grayling, MI

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Grayling, MI

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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
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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.
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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My Uncle likes this facility and he loves the staff members as well. They are very attentive and he only has good things to say about them. For activities, they offer things like crafts, movie nights, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Brook of Roscommon is an affordable assisted living community nestled in the tranquil village of Roscommon, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in Higgins Township in northern Michigan with both medical facilities and quaint village shops nearby. Our comfortable home environment only two...
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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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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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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
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.
The Brook of Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Grayling, MI

The average cost of senior living in Grayling is $3,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,310 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Grayling, MI, vs. nearby cities

Grayling, MI
$3,283/mo
$3,660/mo
$2,310/mo

Nursing homes costs in Grayling, MI, vs. state and national averages

Grayling, MI
$3,283/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,283/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,283/mo

Nursing homes costs in Grayling, MI, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Grayling 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: Grayling, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrayling, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,283/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,169/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,283/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,129/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Grayling, MI:$3,283/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Grayling, MI:$3,169/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Grayling, MI:$3,283/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Grayling, MI:$3,129/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Grayling, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Grayling 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 Grayling, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Grayling 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
Grayling, MI$5,490/mo$5,475/mo+0.3%
Michigan$4,784/mo$4,759/mo+0.5%
National$4,812/mo$4,797/mo+0.3%
Grayling, MI
2024 average cost:$5,490/mo
2023 average cost:$5,475/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,784/mo
2023 average cost:$4,759/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$4,797/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Grayling

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Grayling

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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The Brook of Houghton Lake

4.3
The were more than helpful with my mom. She needed a lock down facility. Outside of them not being a lock down facility for memory care, they were great. That was the only negative.

Grayling nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grayling nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grayling, 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 Grayling 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 Grayling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
19.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Grayling 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 Grayling Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
9.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grayling 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 Grayling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Grayling 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 Grayling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grayling 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 Grayling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grayling, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
0.5%
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