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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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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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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: 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.
Cherry Hill Haven of Kalkaska provides senior care exclusively for people suffering from AlzheimerÆs disease or dementia. The 12-bed facility has a relaxed country setting just outside the Village of Kalkaska, Michigan. Kalkaska has three major events each year; the WinterFest in January; the...
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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.
Situated just steps away from beautiful Torch Lake, South Torch Assisted Living is a small town state licensed assisted living facility that has been caring for residents since July 1, 2019. The building was built in 2001 and renovated and expanded in 2018. Our building features large private...
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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.
Finding the best place to call home for yourself or a loved one can be a stressful overwhelming decision. At Morgan's Assisted Living we are open to accommodating personal need and wants on an individual level. We offer comfort and care from a family perspective. Morgan's Assisted Living is...
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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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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...

Cost of assisted living in South Boardman, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Boardman is $3,388 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McBain, MI with an average of $3,137 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Boardman, MI vs. nearby cities

South Boardman, MI
$3,388/mo
$3,448/mo
$3,338/mo

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

South Boardman, MI
$3,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in South Boardman vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,388/mo
$3,347/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in South Boardman, MI by room type

Studio
$2,900/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Boardman, 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 South Boardman.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Boardman

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Boardman

Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

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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.

South Boardman assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Boardman assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Boardman, 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 South Boardman 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 South Boardman that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Boardman, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in South Boardman 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 South Boardman Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Boardman, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
7.7%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Boardman 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 South Boardman partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Boardman, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
34.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Boardman 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 South Boardman communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Boardman, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
35%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Boardman 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 South Boardman offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Boardman, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
45.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
28.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Boardman

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 South Boardman protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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Traverse Manor, Southridge Assisted Living and Maple Ridge Living Center are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Boardman, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 18 assisted living facilities near South Boardman, Michigan. See the full list.

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