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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Benzie County, MI

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Assisted living costs in Benzie County average about $5,140 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Benzie County. Our detailed directory has 98 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Traverse City, Frankfort and Interlochen.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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
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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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska provides senior care exclusively for people suffering from AlzheimerÆs disease or dementia. The 12-bed facility has a relaxed country setting just outside the Village of Kalkaska, Michigan. Kalkaska has three major events each year; the WinterFest in January; the...
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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.
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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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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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.
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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 assisted living in Benzie County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Benzie County is $5,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckley, MI with an average of $4,324 per month.

Assisted living costs in Benzie County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Benzie County, MI
$5,140/mo
$5,170/mo

Assisted living costs in Benzie County, MI, vs. state and national averages

Benzie County, MI
$5,140/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Benzie County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,140/mo
$5,766/mo

Assisted living costs in Benzie County, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,630/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,405/mo

Senior living costs in Benzie County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Benzie County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenzie County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$5,140/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,766/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Benzie County, MI:$5,140/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Benzie County, MI:$5,766/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Benzie County, MI:unavailable
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Benzie County, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Benzie County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Benzie County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Benzie County

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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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.

Joy Givers Senior Homes in Traverse City, MI

5.0
Freda and staff are kind, professional, and understanding. The care is excellent. Rooms and seniors are clean and spotless. Meals are great, Dad and I love the food. The place is clean, safe, and friendly. Dad is happy there. Their place is very affordable. Medicine service and housekeeping are ...
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Benzie County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benzie County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benzie County, 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 Benzie County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Benzie County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Benzie County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.5%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.5%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benzie County assisted living

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 Benzie County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benzie County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
35%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benzie County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Benzie County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benzie County, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Benzie County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Benzie County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benzie County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.5%
37.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benzie County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Benzie County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benzie County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.5%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
17.5%
48%
Dances
Dances
5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Benzie County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Benzie County protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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