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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oakhurst, MI

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BayField has been beyond my expectations. The staff have been amazing, starting with the Executive Director [name removed] , her fellow leaders, all the way down to the care staff and housekeepers....
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.
Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
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Staff is very friendly and loving to the residents. I do wish that for those who have cardio/ respiratory issues they would monitor vitals more than every 30 days
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.
At Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...
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Rachel Sovereign did a wonderful job with my mom. They are all a 5. The home is an older building so it is not a new beautiful facility but the care was top notch. Food always looked fabulous and lot home...
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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Mom is getting great care. Staff is friendly and manager as well as nurse is very engaging and really do care. Mom’s only complaint is that she doesn’t like the food. She is a picky eater so I am sure it is...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and participating in...
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Our two sisters moved to Bay View Gardens a couple months ago. As a family, we have been extremely pleased with the care, professionalism and friendliness of staff and management. They truly go above and...
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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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I would absolutely, on a scale of 1-5, give them a 10. BROOKDALE OF BAY CITY OUTSHINES EVERY OTHER IN THE ARE AS FAR AS MEMORY CARE AND DEMENTIA!!!!!! The people who work there are all trained to some degree...
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.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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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: 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.
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Oakhurst, MI

The average cost of senior living in Oakhurst is $4,184 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elkton, MI with an average of $4,090 per month.

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

Oakhurst, MI
$4,184/mo
$4,285/mo

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

Oakhurst, MI
$4,184/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,184/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,040/mo
Studio
$3,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,510/mo

Senior living costs in Oakhurst 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: Oakhurst, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakhurst, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,184/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,184/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,184/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,227/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Oakhurst, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Oakhurst, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Oakhurst, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oakhurst, MI:$3,227/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oakhurst, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oakhurst 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
Oakhurst, MI$3,776/mo$5,217/mo-27.6%
Michigan$5,454/mo$5,289/mo+3.1%
National$5,618/mo$5,322/mo+5.6%
Oakhurst, MI
2024 average cost:$3,776/mo
2023 average cost:$5,217/mo
Percent change:-27.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,454/mo
2023 average cost:$5,289/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,618/mo
2023 average cost:$5,322/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 Oakhurst

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oakhurst

Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
Big facility with lots to do from the look of it. Happy to see that the activities director is active on a daily basis with all the residents and the food smelled great during my visit. Housekeepers and staff greeted me with a smile.

Woodhaven Senior Living at Bay City

5.0
I was very happy that we fond this community. The girl that runs it is very awesome. they have activities like bingo, movie night and made popcorn, rumicube and more for the residents to do to stay busy and active in the community. The staff were amazing and went out of their way especially the ...
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Oakhurst nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakhurst nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakhurst, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakhurst, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakhurst, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakhurst, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakhurst, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Oakhurst, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 16 nursing homes facilities near Oakhurst, Michigan. See the full list.
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