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Assisted living costs in Gaylord average about $4,909 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 35 communities in Gaylord. Our detailed directory has 115 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as East Jordan, Frederic and Boyne City.

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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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...
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.
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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.
Hillman's Haven is and Assisted Living Facility located in beautiful downtown Hillman. Our facility is an Adult Foster Care Facility licensed by the State of Michigan. Hillman's Haven was built in 2004 by Charles (Chas) & Carol Otto. There are 20 private apartments with private bathroom (with...
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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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
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.
The Brook of Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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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, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Gaylord, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gaylord is $4,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $4,324 per month.

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

Gaylord, MI
$4,909/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Gaylord, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,909/mo
$5,888/mo

Assisted living costs in Gaylord, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,267/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,185/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,355/mo

Senior living costs in Gaylord 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: Gaylord, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaylord, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,909/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,888/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,141/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gaylord, MI:$4,909/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gaylord, MI:$5,888/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gaylord, MI:$3,141/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gaylord, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gaylord 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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Assisted living cost trends in Gaylord, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gaylord 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gaylord, MI$5,429/mo$5,400/mo+0.5%
Michigan$4,922/mo$4,638/mo+6.1%
National$4,942/mo$4,633/mo+6.7%
Gaylord, MI
2024 average cost:$5,429/mo
2023 average cost:$5,400/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,922/mo
2023 average cost:$4,638/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,942/mo
2023 average cost:$4,633/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gaylord

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gaylord

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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Northport Highlands

4.0
My father had very good care despite a few nights left up in his chair late into the evening. Food was not very good but we supplemented. The kitchen in his room came in handy. Staff was helpful and caring but a little short staffed. Administrative staff was terrific. The facility was more than ...
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August Haus in Gaylord, MI

5.0
Great place to visit and loved the place. People and amazing workers that care for their people. Very clean, friendly, affordable and homey. The new addition will look great once it's done. Nice place for sure. Highly recommend it to anyone that needs a place.

Gaylord review score based on 29 family reviews

6.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 35 Gaylord assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gaylord 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

Gaylord review score compared against nearby cities

6.4
Gaylord, MI35 facilities
7.0
Elk Rapids, MI50 facilities
6.4
Lewiston, MI31 facilities

Review subcategories for Gaylord 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 29 reviews of 35 Gaylord assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gaylord 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
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.1
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
2.8
3.1
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Gaylord assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaylord assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaylord, 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 Gaylord 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 Gaylord that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gaylord 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 Gaylord Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gaylord, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gaylord 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 Gaylord partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaylord, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaylord 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 Gaylord communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaylord, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.4%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaylord 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 Gaylord offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaylord, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.4%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gaylord

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

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