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10 Best Nursing Homes in Leelanau County, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Leelanau County 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 Leelanau County, 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 Leelanau County or another care type is right for you. Browse 46 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Leelanau County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Old Mission, Peshawbestown and Torch Lake.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Leelanau County, MI

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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: 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
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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.
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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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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 Leelanau County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Leelanau County is $3,656 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kalkaska, MI with an average of $3,243 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Leelanau County, MI vs. nearby counties

Leelanau County, MI
$3,656/mo
$3,352/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Leelanau County, MI vs. the state and national average

Leelanau County, MI
$3,656/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Leelanau County vs. other types of senior living

$3,656/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,656/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Leelanau County, MI by room type

Studio
$4,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,500/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,100/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Leelanau County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Leelanau County

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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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.

The Brook of Boyne City

5.0
So far everything at The Brook of Boyne City has been a 5! The staff here are very nice and friendly, and very respectful towards the people they are looking after. The facility is clean and well kept. They also seem to have a good variety of activities, although my loved one does not personally ...
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Leelanau County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leelanau County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leelanau County, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
29%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
19.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.6%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.6%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.6%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leelanau County, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
32.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leelanau County, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leelanau County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leelanau County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
12.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
6.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Northport Highlands, Eastport Village Care Home and Traverse Manor are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Leelanau County, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 46 nursing homes facilities near Leelanau County, Michigan. See the full list.

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