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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...
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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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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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This is a great place for your family member or loved one. My Husband has been there since 2009, and is very happy and content there. The owner is a nurse and the family takes very good care of him. His...
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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.
Owned and operated by License Pratical Nurse. AFC License since 1983. Located just 1/2 mile from Gladwin city limits and one mile from hospital. Facility completely remodeled in 2012. Country setting. Home Cooked Meals. Large patio for residents and guest. Large dayroom and dinning room. 3 meals...
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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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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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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.
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.
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, 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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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.
Here at Horizon Senior Living II, we try to make the living experience as much like home as possible. From our caring staff of nurses and assistants to the decorations on the walls, as soon as you walk through the doors, you will get a sense of warmth. We are an elderly care facility that...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Merritt, MI

The average cost of senior living in Merritt is $3,290 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

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

Merritt, MI
$3,290/mo
$3,196/mo
$3,137/mo

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

Merritt, MI
$3,290/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,290/mo
$3,331/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,800/mo
Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$4,583/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,711/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merritt, 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 Merritt.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merritt

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merritt

Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Curry House in Cadillac, MI

4.8
My loved one was previously a resident at Curry House and the overall experience at this facility was great. The quality of the care was overall very good, but occasional issues with the staffing levels or inexperienced staff were what kept it from being great. However, things may have changed.

Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
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.

Merritt review score based on 38 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 38 reviews of 60 Merritt assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merritt review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Merritt review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Merritt, MI60 facilities
6.3
Lake City, MI61 facilities
8.9
McBain, MI5 facilities

Review subcategories for Merritt assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 38 reviews of 60 Merritt assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merritt resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Merritt assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merritt assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merritt, 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 Merritt 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 Merritt that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merritt, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.9%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.8%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Merritt 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 Merritt Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merritt, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20.6%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.8%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merritt 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 Merritt partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merritt, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.5%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.2%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.1%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Merritt 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 Merritt communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merritt, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.5%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
13.2%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
1.5%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merritt 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 Merritt offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merritt, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
13.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.3%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
14.7%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.7%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merritt

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 Merritt protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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