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6 Best Nursing Homes in Podunk, MI
Podunk 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Podunk, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Podunk is about $2,911, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 5 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 Highwood, Winegars and Bentley.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Podunk, MI
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The staff is friendly,and very helpful when needed.It is out in the country where they see wild life.My mother loves seeing Amish go by in their buggies.They do activities when residents want to ,The care...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Podunk, MI
The average cost of senior living in Podunk is $2,911 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,310 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Podunk, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Podunk, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Podunk
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Podunk
Americana Seniors in Clare, MI
4.8
My loved one has Alzheimer's, and he appears to be very content so we've been really happy with the service, and it's a very clean facility.
The Horizon Senior Living I in St. Helen, MI
5.0
Excellent care and great compassion for the residents. I am very secure in [Removed] care and wellbeing.
All the aides and [Removed] go beyond official duties to care for these residents.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - South in Gladwin, MI
4.3
My dad's been in there for two months and he's fallen twice and had to go to the hospital twice. They're attentive to him so I'm not sure why he's falling. It could be something he's doing.
Other than church services on Sundays I'm not aware of any actvities.
I would recommend them. ...
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Podunk nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Podunk nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Podunk, 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 Podunk 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 Podunk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Podunk, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Podunk 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 Podunk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Podunk, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Podunk 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 Podunk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Podunk, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Podunk 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 Podunk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Podunk, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
6.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care, North Woods Nursing Ctr and The Horizon Senior Living I are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Podunk, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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