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10 Best Nursing Homes in Merriman, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Merriman 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 Merriman, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Merriman or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Merriman.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Beecher Lake, Beecher and Leapers.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Merriman, MI

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Photo of LakeHouse Escanaba
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7.5
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7.5
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25 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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They are very caring but they are not equipped for higher needs/ end of life care. If you are looking for skilled nursing of any type this is not the right facility.
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.
North Woods Place is located in the lovely town of Escanaba on Michigan's northern peninsula. We are two miles from Ludington Park on the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc. We are situated near many amenities available in Escanaba such as parks, restaurants and cultural activities at...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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 nursing homes in Merriman, MI

The average cost of senior living in Merriman is $3,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingsford, MI with an average of $3,380 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriman, MI vs. nearby cities

Merriman, MI
$3,875/mo
$3,380/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriman, MI vs. the state and national average

Merriman, MI
$3,875/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Merriman vs. other types of senior living

$3,647/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,875/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Merriman, MI by room type

Studio
$3,900/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

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 Merriman

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merriman

LakeHouse Escanaba

4.5
Staff was attentive and my mom had her favorites. Took a couple of weeks to get her meds straightened out but they did I'd definitely recommend this facility, she loved it there. Her passing was totally unexpected. She adjusted right away. She had a very cute studio apt and she said it felt ...
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Merriman nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merriman nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merriman, 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 Merriman 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 Merriman that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merriman, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
9.1%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
18.2%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
9.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
27.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merriman 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 Merriman Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merriman, MINational
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merriman 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 Merriman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merriman, MINational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Merriman 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 Merriman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merriman, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merriman 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 Merriman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merriman, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
0.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LakeHouse Escanaba, Christian Park Health Care Ctr and Hyland Nursing Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merriman, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 28 nursing homes facilities near Merriman, Michigan. See the full list.

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