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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Otsego County, MI

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Assisted living costs in Otsego County average about $5,248 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 28 communities in Otsego County. Our detailed directory has 90 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Gaylord, Frederic and Atlanta.

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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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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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...
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Cost of assisted living in Otsego County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Otsego County is $5,248 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $4,324 per month.

Assisted living costs in Otsego County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Otsego County, MI
$5,248/mo

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

Otsego County, MI
$5,248/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Otsego County, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,248/mo
$6,407/mo

Assisted living costs in Otsego County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,688/mo
Studio
$4,737/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,454/mo

Senior living costs in Otsego County 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: Otsego County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOtsego County, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$5,248/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,407/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,730/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Otsego County, MI:$5,248/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Otsego County, MI:$6,407/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Otsego County, MI:$2,730/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Otsego County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Otsego County 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
Otsego County, MI$5,264/mo$5,363/mo-1.9%
Michigan$4,574/mo$4,726/mo-3.2%
National$4,561/mo$4,531/mo+0.7%
Otsego County, MI
2024 average cost:$5,264/mo
2023 average cost:$5,363/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,574/mo
2023 average cost:$4,726/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,561/mo
2023 average cost:$4,531/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Otsego County, 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 Otsego County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Otsego County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Otsego County

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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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.

Aspen Ridge in Gaylord, MI

4.6
It was a very easy transition from acute rehab to Aspen Ridge. The activities director there is great at her job and has Mom doing more activities than I thought she would. Mom seems happy and not depressed with the change which speaks volumes. The aides answer the call buttons really quick and ...
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Otsego County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Otsego County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego 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
39.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.4%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.4%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.9%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Otsego 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 Otsego County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Otsego County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.9%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.7%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Otsego 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 Otsego County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Otsego County, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Otsego 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 Otsego County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Otsego County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Otsego 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 Otsego County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Otsego County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Otsego 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 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 Otsego County protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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