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10 Best Nursing Homes in Standish, 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
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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.
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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It was extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly- most of them were exceptional and went out of their way to help in any way we needed. Meals were well prepared, and they were always willing to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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What we like the most about the community is the Friendliness of staff, cleanliness of building, and communication. Yes, we would recommend the community to others with the caveat that they should plan on...
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.
Bay City Comfort Care is a state-of-the-art facility located on Shrestha Drive sprawling over 38,000 square feet of immaculately designed space. Designed to feel like a luxury resort, with a floor plan that encourages community interactions, you’ll fit right in. Our state-of-the-art facility is...
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The staff is friendly,and very helpful when needed.It is out in the country where they see wild life.My mother loves seeing Amish go by in their buggies.They do activities when residents want to ,The 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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, 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 Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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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.
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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, 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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Cost of nursing homes in Standish, MI

The average cost of senior living in Standish is $3,472 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Branch, MI with an average of $2,769 per month.

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

Standish, MI
$3,472/mo
$3,980/mo
$3,084/mo

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

Standish, MI
$3,472/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,472/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,472/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,700/mo
Studio
$5,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,983/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,700/mo

Senior living costs in Standish 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: Standish, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStandish, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,472/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,472/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,472/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,146/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Standish, MI:$3,472/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Standish, MI:$3,472/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Standish, MI:$3,472/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Standish, MI:$3,146/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Standish, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Standish 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
Standish, MI$4,837/mo$5,472/mo-11.6%
Michigan$4,839/mo$4,816/mo+0.5%
National$4,904/mo$4,808/mo+2.0%
Standish, MI
2024 average cost:$4,837/mo
2023 average cost:$5,472/mo
Percent change:-11.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,839/mo
2023 average cost:$4,816/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,904/mo
2023 average cost:$4,808/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
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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 Standish

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Standish

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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Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bay City, MI

5.0
The Bayfield staff were great!! They listened to comments from family and took steps that were responsive to our feedback. They took great care of Mom and worked closely with family to ensure an outstanding experience for our Mom. We are grateful to the entire Bayfield staff, with special ...
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Standish nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Standish nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Standish, 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 Standish 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 Standish that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Standish, 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
22.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
22.2%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Standish 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 Standish Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Standish, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
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
33.3%
6.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Standish 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 Standish partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Standish, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Standish 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 Standish communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Standish, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Standish 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 Standish offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Standish, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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