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10 Best Nursing Homes in Torch Lake, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Torch 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 Torch Lake, 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 Torch Lake or another care type is right for you. Browse 54 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Torch Lake.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Elmira, Old Mission and Horton Bay.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Torch Lake, MI

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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: 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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Torch Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Torch Lake is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kalkaska, MI with an average of $3,243 per month.

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

Torch Lake, MI
$3,771/mo
$3,654/mo

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

Torch Lake, MI
$3,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$3,771/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,771/mo

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

Studio
$5,142/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,638/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Senior living costs in Torch 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: Torch Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTorch Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,771/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,657/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,771/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,986/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Torch Lake, MI:$3,771/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Torch Lake, MI:$3,657/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Torch Lake, MI:$3,771/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Torch Lake, MI:$3,986/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Torch Lake, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Torch 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
Torch Lake, MI$6,159/mo$5,865/mo+5.0%
Michigan$4,871/mo$4,788/mo+1.7%
National$4,973/mo$4,818/mo+3.2%
Torch Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$6,159/mo
2023 average cost:$5,865/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,871/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,818/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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 Torch Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Torch Lake

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
My mother-in-law is doing so well here and the changes we are seeing in her are wonderful. She is so much more social and active. There are a lot of amenities for the residents to take part in and she likes her apt which has a nice patio attached to it plus she enjoys going to the dining room, ...
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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.

Northport Highlands

4.8
My mom was in assisted living as well as memory care for 9 years. The entire staff was wonderful to her up until her last day. I never had to worry about her. I can't say enough good things about the staff!

Torch Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Torch Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Torch 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 Torch 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 Torch Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
35.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Torch 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 Torch Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Torch 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 Torch Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Torch 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 Torch Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Torch 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 Torch Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Torch Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.5%
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