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Assisted living costs in Lakefield average about $4,938 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 232 communities in Lakefield. Our detailed directory has 2949 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Midland, Saginaw and Alma.

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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The meals and dining service is very good. The place has a homey feel. My husband's mom loves it there, and the staff. But it could use some work. Outside and inside. The owners don't seem.to want to spend...
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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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Very basic but kind staff attentive and place is clean. Owner there a lot and they care
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.
Our Rockford community home is easily spotted off Northland Drive in the scenic city of Rockford, Michigan. Our cozy home offers a spacious community room that flows into the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining area. Our home offers barrier free bedrooms and bathrooms and is staffed 24...
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My mom moved in last summer and loves it. She’s made good friends with some of the other ladies living there. She loves [name removed] and the Uno tournaments. Bingo is always fun too. [name removed]...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Way Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Holt, MI) — LifeHOUSE Prestige Way has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to...
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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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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, 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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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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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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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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, 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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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, 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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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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Great staff, beautiful facility!!
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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: 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.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Edgewood. Everyone, from the kitchen staff to the director treated my husband and me like family. They had meaningful activities. Someone was always available...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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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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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 Lakefield, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lakefield is $4,938 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Breckenridge, MI with an average of $4,771 per month.

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

Lakefield, MI
$4,938/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,938/mo
$5,908/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,387/mo
Studio
$4,579/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,670/mo

Senior living costs in Lakefield 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: Lakefield, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakefield, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,938/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,908/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,605/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lakefield, MI:$4,938/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lakefield, MI:$5,908/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lakefield, MI:$2,605/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Lakefield, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Lakefield 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakefield, MI$5,303/mo$5,227/mo+1.5%
Michigan$5,362/mo$5,265/mo+1.9%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Lakefield, MI
2024 average cost:$5,303/mo
2023 average cost:$5,227/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,362/mo
2023 average cost:$5,265/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lakefield, 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 Lakefield.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lakefield

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lakefield

Meadows of Owosso

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My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

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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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Prestige Way in Holt, MI

5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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Lakefield review score based on 637 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 637 reviews of 232 Lakefield assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lakefield 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

Lakefield review score compared against nearby cities

8.2
Lakefield, MI232 facilities
8.1
Bay City, MI58 facilities
9.1
Midland, MI58 facilities

Review subcategories for Lakefield 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 637 reviews of 232 Lakefield assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lakefield 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.
Lakefield, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
3.4
Friendliness
4.0
3.5
Care services
3.8
3.1
Staff
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3.3
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Lakefield assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakefield assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakefield, 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 Lakefield 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 Lakefield 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
45.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.2%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.7%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lakefield 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 Lakefield Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lakefield, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.2%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakefield 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 Lakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakefield, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
33.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakefield 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 Lakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakefield, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.7%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakefield 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 Lakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakefield, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.2%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.3%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lakefield

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 Lakefield 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, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lakefield, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 232 assisted living facilities near Lakefield, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Lakefield, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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