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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alger County, MI
Alger County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alger County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alger County is about $3,967, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 44 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Limestone, Traunik and Coalwood.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Alger County, MI
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9.2
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13 reviews
I would recommend it if that is the type of facility they needed. We liked the facility and the staff was friendly and welcoming.
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.
Situated in a quiet, wooded area near the shores of Lake Superior, Brookridge Heights is a vibrant senior living community located near Downtown Marquette, the Marquette Ore Dock, and UP Health System Marquette. Wake up every day in a safe, intentionally designed living space. We tend to the...
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8.5
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5 reviews
They were extremely compassionate and caring with my mother. She was always clean and seemed content. My mother was in memory care and the staff was amazing. I don't use that word lightly. I was updated...
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.
Mill Creek Senior Living is locally owned and operated and offers a full continuum of care from independent living through advanced memory care. We are committed to providing the support seniors need to live the fullest and most satisfying lives while treating them with the respect and dignity...
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8 reviews
I liked Transitions with nice facility and all that worked there. I liked [name removed] vision for the facility and care for everyone living there. Only thing that fell short was the lack of personnel to...
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.
Transition Assisted Living is a full-service assisted living community focused on health and wellness. The founders David, Lenore, and Crystal Hayes are committed to adhering to the best quality care while allowing residents to experience new things in life. Our mission is to provide...
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Harbour View is doing their best they can during a difficult time. They are a little understaffed. The community is clean, and a very happy place with nice energy. The staff communication with the family...
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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[name removed] came with the energy and encouragement I was looking for. Her passion for care affirmed that this was the facility that best met my mother`s needs. We are looking forward to moving in and...
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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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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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
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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: Nursing Homes
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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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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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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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, 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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Alger County, MI
The average cost of senior living in Alger County is $3,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Garden, MI with an average of $3,545 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alger County, MI vs. nearby counties
Alger County, MI
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alger County, MI vs. the state and national average
Alger County, MI
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Alger County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Alger County, MI by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Alger County over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Alger County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alger County
Brookridge Heights Assisted Living in Marquette, MI
5.0
Of all the facilities we toured by far Brookridge was the best. We felt a genuine connection to the community there. From the greeting we received to the end of the tour we saw smiles, eye contact, generosity, sincerity, kindness, and true caring. From [name removed] warm smile and genuine ...
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Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone, MI
4.0
My mom died after five weeks at transitions. I don't really have that long of a duration to evaluate. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, in fact I just did and her father is intending on moving there. I really liked the place and hoped my mom would have been there a lot ...
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Brookridge Heights in Marquette, MI
3.6
The staff was nice, my mom seemed to like everyone who cared for her.
My mom seem to enjoy bingo, she didn't really participate in much else, she was not physically active. I don't really know what else they offered. How could they improve on the food? I'm not sure, she only seemed to enjoy ...
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Alger County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alger County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alger 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 Alger County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Alger County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alger County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
26.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Alger County nursing homes
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 Alger County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alger County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alger County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alger County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alger County, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alger County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alger County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alger County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alger County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Alger County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alger County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookridge Heights, Transition Assisted Living and Mill Creek Senior Living Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Alger County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Alger County, Michigan. See the full list.
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