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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Big Bend, MI

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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Michigan is $5,387, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Big Bend area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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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...
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: 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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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 assisted living in Big Bend, MI

The average cost of senior living in Michigan is $5,387 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Michigan vs. 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 state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeMichiganU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,387/mo$5,830/mo7.6% below national median
Memory Care$6,169/mo$6,999/mo11.9% below national median
Independent Living$2,801/mo$3,520/mo20.4% below national median
Assisted Living
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:7.6% below national median
Memory Care
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:11.9% below national median
Independent Living
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:20.4% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Big Bend, 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 Big Bend.

What families are saying about assisted living in Big Bend

Recent reviews for assisted living in Big Bend

Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Byron Manor in Byron Center, MI

5.0
The staff are really engaged in the residents and care about their best interest. The facility is put together with the thoughts of aging in place truly means. The food has gotten a lot better but it would be nice for maybe a deli option available or a small cafe in the independent living.

The Oaks in Muskegon, MI

4.8
The memory care unit was amazing. I don't have much to draw from for the rest of the facility. I can tell you some of the residents living there seemed friendly and happy enough. If I were in the market for a facility to age in place and wanted to stay within the city they would be first on my ...
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Big Bend review score based on 401 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 401 reviews of 131 Big Bend assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Big Bend review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Big Bend review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Big Bend, MI131 facilities
9.7
Hart, MI6 facilities
8.0
Muskegon, MI115 facilities

Review subcategories for Big Bend assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 401 reviews of 131 Big Bend assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Big Bend resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
3.9
3.4
Friendliness
3.9
3.5
Care services
3.6
3.2
Staff
3.8
3.4
Meals & dining
3.6
3.1
Activities
3.6
3.1
Value for cost*
3.4
3.1
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Big Bend assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bend assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bend, 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Bend, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.2%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.8%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Bend 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 Big Bend Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Bend, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.4%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Bend 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 Big Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bend, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.8%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bend 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 Big Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Bend, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bend 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 Big Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bend, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.2%
48%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.5%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Big Bend

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 Big Bend protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cascade Trails Senior Living and StoryPoint Rockford are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Big Bend, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 131 assisted living facilities near Big Bend, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Big Bend, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cascade Trails Senior Living and StoryPoint Rockford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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