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Assisted living costs in Iosco County average about $3,340 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 23 communities in Iosco County. Our detailed directory has 73 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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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I’m so impressed and grateful for the level of care given to my mom as well as the other residents of Oscoda Fields. It is a smaller facility which lends itself to a “homey” atmosphere. The staff takes the...
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.
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I came to slay at Meadow Lane for a couple months to re-comp after an illness. I can't describe. The comfort and peace I've experience! My apartment is quiet, I sleep well and the best part is being treated...
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.
Meadow Lane, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Bad Axe, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...
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Staff and administration work well together and when needed administration is out on the floor answering call lights, passing food trays, etc. I have found everyone supportive and caring. They also made...
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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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They have had changes with the staff recently, and I have seen good improvements. The staff is very friendly, it's very clean, and the meals are good. It does not matter when you visit as it is always the...
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.
Tawas Village is nestled on 20 acres bordered with pine trees. It is located just blocks from downtown and near Tawas Lake. Local wildlife often is seen on our property such as deer, fox, wild turkeys and various birds.Our cement walk way surrounds our building and allows our residents to enjoy...
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My dad loves living here. The staff has been wonderful, anything you ask them to do they are more than willing to do. My sister and I went to eat with him and the food was amazing. I do think they should do...
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.
Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas Harbor Independent Living is located in East Tawas, Michigan, which is a historic town that has a lot to offer. From the timeless buildings and unique businesses to the breathtaking view of Tawas Bay and beaches, you will be proud to call East Tawas home....
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My Uncle likes this facility and he loves the staff members as well. They are very attentive and he only has good things to say about them. For activities, they offer things like crafts, movie nights, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Brook of Roscommon is an affordable assisted living community nestled in the tranquil village of Roscommon, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in Higgins Township in northern Michigan with both medical facilities and quaint village shops nearby. Our comfortable home environment only two...
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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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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
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Brook of West Branch is an assisted living community situated in West Branch, MI. The quaint city of West Branch is known for its scenic trails, lakes and streams. Golfers enjoy taking advantage of the area's collection of golf courses, while fishermen appreciate the outstanding trout streams...
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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
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.
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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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.
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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and 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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Iosco County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Iosco County is $3,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Iosco County, MI vs. nearby counties

Iosco County, MI
$3,340/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Iosco County, MI vs. the state and national average

Iosco County, MI
$3,340/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Iosco County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,340/mo
$3,480/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Iosco County, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,010/mo
Studio
$4,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,827/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Iosco County over time

Iosco County, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Iosco County, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Iosco County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Iosco County

Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas

5.0
My mother is in the Independent Living section of Harbors. Her room is very comfortably laid out and has a private bathroom. There are numerous activities offered to the residents. And the residents appear to be happy. There is nice outdoor space for the residents to enjoy in warmer weather. The ...
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Oscoda Fields

4.8
I’m so impressed and grateful for the level of care given to my mom as well as the other residents of Oscoda Fields. It is a smaller facility which lends itself to a “homey” atmosphere. The staff takes the time to get to know their residents and their needs as well as having open communication ...
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bad Axe, MI

5.0
This is by far the best community The care is top notch. The events. are plenty & so much fern. The most active community I have seen the most caring. And most important is that my mom is thriing.

Iosco County review score based on 30 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 20 Iosco County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Iosco County 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

Iosco County review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Iosco County, MI20 facilities
8.6
Tawas City, MI36 facilities
8.8
East Tawas, MI21 facilities

Review subcategories for Iosco County 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 30 reviews of 20 Iosco County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Iosco County 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.
Iosco County, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Iosco County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iosco County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iosco 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 Iosco 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 Iosco County 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%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
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98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Iosco 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 Iosco County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Iosco County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Iosco 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 Iosco County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iosco County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Iosco 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 Iosco County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iosco County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iosco 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 Iosco County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iosco County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15%
45.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
5%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Iosco 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Iosco County protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bay View Gardens and Oscoda Fields are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Iosco County, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 23 assisted living facilities near Iosco County, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Iosco County, Michigan is Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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