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Assisted living costs in Nine Mile average about $4,846 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 112 communities in Nine Mile. Our detailed directory has 1137 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Midland, Bay City and Essexville.

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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Photo of Country Comfort Spectrum Of Light
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, 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.
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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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
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.
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...
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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...
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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I’ve been happy with this facility from the very beginning. I like the personal care and the staff. The most important thing is that my Dad is happy and comfortable. I’ve been able to visit during meal times...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Gross Assisted Living offers the following services in a country home like setting 24 hour trained staff, 25 years experience, family owned & operated, private and semi private rooms, barrier free, wheel chair accessible, in house sprinkler system, security alarmed doors, 3 well balanced 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, 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Nine Mile, MI

The average cost of senior living in Nine Mile is $4,846 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gladwin, MI with an average of $4,402 per month.

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

Nine Mile, MI
$4,846/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Nine Mile, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,846/mo
$6,048/mo

Assisted living costs in Nine Mile, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,417/mo
Studio
$4,242/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,923/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,738/mo

Senior living costs in Nine Mile 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: Nine Mile, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNine Mile, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,846/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,048/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,238/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Nine Mile, MI:$4,846/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Nine Mile, MI:$6,048/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Nine Mile, MI:$3,238/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nine Mile, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nine Mile 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
Nine Mile, MI$5,120/mo$5,138/mo-0.4%
Michigan$5,362/mo$5,265/mo+1.9%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Nine Mile, MI
2024 average cost:$5,120/mo
2023 average cost:$5,138/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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 Nine Mile, 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 Nine Mile.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nine Mile

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nine Mile

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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Northwood Meadows in Cass City, MI

5.0
The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment is very nice! It's comforting to know that she is somewhere safe!

Gross AFC #3 in Clio, MI

5.0
They are good providors and take really good care! They were my first choice and are a good value. It's clean and they are friendly. They do a great job. I wish we could go back!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Numerous reviews for communities like Midland King's Daughters Home and Independence Village of Midland mention the kindness and helpfulness of both staff and residents, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
Engaging activities and entertainment. Several residents, including those at Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village Assisted Living and Memory Care of Midland, and Independence Village of Midland, express their appreciation for the diverse range of activities offered, including music, arts, and social even ...
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High-quality and delicious dining experiences. Many reviews, such as those for Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, highlight the importance of meals in overall resident satisfaction, with several mentioning the quality and variety of food options.
Caring and attentive caregivers. Numerous reviews, like those for Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, praise the care and support provided by caregivers, with many expressing gratitude for the personalized care and attention t ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating community design. Several reviews, including those for Independence Village of Midland and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, mention the thoughtful design of the communities, which includes features like long hallways for walking and apartments with balconies.
Access to a wide range of amenities and services. Reviews for communities like Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care highlight the convenience of having a variety of amenities and services on-site, such as transportation and entertainment options.
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Nine Mile review score based on 248 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 248 reviews of 112 Nine Mile assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nine Mile 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

Nine Mile review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Nine Mile, MI112 facilities
9.0
Midland, MI58 facilities
8.2
Saginaw, MI203 facilities

Review subcategories for Nine Mile 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 248 reviews of 112 Nine Mile assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nine Mile 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.
Nine Mile, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.4
Friendliness
4.2
3.5
Care services
3.9
3.2
Staff
4.1
3.4
Meals & dining
3.9
3.1
Activities
3.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.6
3.1
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Nine Mile assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nine Mile assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nine Mile, 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 Nine Mile 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 Nine Mile that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nine Mile, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.7%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nine Mile 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 Nine Mile Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nine Mile, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.7%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.4%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nine Mile 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 Nine Mile partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nine Mile, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Nine Mile 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 Nine Mile communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nine Mile, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nine Mile 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 Nine Mile offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nine Mile, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.6%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.5%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nine Mile

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Nine Mile, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 112 assisted living facilities near Nine Mile, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Nine Mile, 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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