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Assisted living costs in Lake City average about $3,259 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Lake City. Our detailed directory has 121 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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Last Updated: 3/12/25
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This is a great place for your family member or loved one. My Husband has been there since 2009, and is very happy and content there. The owner is a nurse and the family takes very good care of him. His...
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.
Owned and operated by License Pratical Nurse. AFC License since 1983. Located just 1/2 mile from Gladwin city limits and one mile from hospital. Facility completely remodeled in 2012. Country setting. Home Cooked Meals. Large patio for residents and guest. Large dayroom and dinning room. 3 meals...
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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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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, 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.
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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.
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...
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.
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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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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Cost of assisted living in Lake City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lake City is $3,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake City, MI vs. nearby cities

Lake City, MI
$3,259/mo
$3,406/mo
$3,307/mo

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

Lake City, MI
$3,259/mo
U.S. national average
$4,638/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake City vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,259/mo
$3,288/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake City, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$1,800/mo
Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$5,057/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,275/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,175/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lake City over time

Lake City, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake City, 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 Lake City.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake City

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake City

Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Curry House in Cadillac, MI

4.8
My loved one was previously a resident at Curry House and the overall experience at this facility was great. The quality of the care was overall very good, but occasional issues with the staffing levels or inexperienced staff were what kept it from being great. However, things may have changed.

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.

Lake City review score based on 27 family reviews

6.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 59 Lake City assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake City 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

Lake City review score compared against nearby cities

6.6
Lake City, MI59 facilities
7.1
McBain, MI78 facilities
8.0
Manton, MI12 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake City 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 27 reviews of 59 Lake City assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake City 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.3
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Lake City assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake City, 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 Lake City 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 Lake City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
28.8%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.7%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.9%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
32.2%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake City 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 Lake City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.9%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25.4%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.2%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake City 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 Lake City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.4%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.9%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
35.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
15.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake City 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 Lake City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
31.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.1%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
15.3%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.7%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake City 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 Lake City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.3%
46.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.4%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.8%
30.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.4%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.6%
41.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.3%
34.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.8%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
15.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
5.1%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.9%
45.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake City

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 Lake City protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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