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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bigelow, MI
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Bigelow nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Bigelow, MI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Bigelow or another care type is right for you. Browse 48 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Bigelow.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Waters, Johannesburg and Donnelly.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Waters, Johannesburg and Donnelly.
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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.
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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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: 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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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.
The Brook of West Branch is an assisted living community situated in West Branch, MI. The quaint city of West Branch is known for its scenic trails, lakes and streams. Golfers enjoy taking advantage of the area's collection of golf courses, while fishermen appreciate the outstanding trout streams...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Bigelow, MI
The average cost of senior living in Bigelow is $3,159 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,310 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bigelow
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bigelow
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
3.6
They help in all ways, some things may need to asked for. Like shampooing carpet after an accident. The urine odor can be strong. They do their best, with a lot of staff changes there have been a few in training. I can call every day to check on my brother. They give me details of his day, this ...
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI
4.5
We recently moved Mom into Aspen Ridge of Gaylord, Michigan.
We noticed shortly after, that she was seemed much more content and happy then we had seen her in many months. The facility is kept very clean, and there seems to be ample staff, to care for the residents. Our family has been really ...
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Bigelow nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bigelow nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bigelow, 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 Bigelow 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 Bigelow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
32.4%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.5%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Bigelow 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 Bigelow Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.5%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
2.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bigelow 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 Bigelow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bigelow 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 Bigelow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bigelow 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 Bigelow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bigelow, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.5%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
August Haus, The Brook of Rogers City and The Horizon Senior Living I are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bigelow, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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