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5 Best Nursing Homes in Ensign, MI
Ensign 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ensign, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ensign is about $3,786, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 34 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 Winde, Trombly and Rock.
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8.6
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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
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.
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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7.5
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They are very caring but they are not equipped for higher needs/ end of life care. If you are looking for skilled nursing of any type this is not the right facility.
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.
North Woods Place is located in the lovely town of Escanaba on Michigan's northern peninsula. We are two miles from Ludington Park on the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc. We are situated near many amenities available in Escanaba such as parks, restaurants and cultural activities at...
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We are so glad we chose Northwoods place for dad. Everyone has been so helpful and supportive to dad and us too as he gets settled in. Everyone seems to have such patience with his needs.
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.
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: 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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Ensign, MI
The average cost of senior living in Ensign is $3,786 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daggett, MI with an average of $3,523 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ensign, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Ensign, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ensign
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ensign
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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LakeHouse Escanaba
4.5
Staff was attentive and my mom had her favorites. Took a couple of weeks to get her meds straightened out but they did
I'd definitely recommend this facility, she loved it there. Her passing was totally unexpected. She adjusted right away. She had a very cute studio apt and she said it felt ...
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Ensign nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ensign nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ensign, 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 Ensign 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 Ensign that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ensign, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
20%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Ensign 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 Ensign Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ensign, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ensign 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 Ensign partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ensign, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ensign 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 Ensign communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ensign, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ensign 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 Ensign offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ensign, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Transition Assisted Living, Escanaba Housing Commission and LakeHouse Escanaba are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ensign, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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