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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sand Lake, MI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake, 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 Sand Lake or another care type is right for you. Browse 44 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sand Lake.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Birchwood Shores, Hammell Beach and Whitestone Point.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Birchwood Shores, Hammell Beach and Whitestone Point.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Sand Lake, MI

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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.
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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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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 Sand Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sand Lake is $3,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,310 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sand Lake, MI vs. nearby cities

Sand Lake, MI
$3,177/mo

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

Sand Lake, MI
$3,177/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sand Lake vs. other types of senior living

$3,177/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,177/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sand Lake, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,010/mo
Studio
$4,369/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,273/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,930/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 Sand Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sand Lake

Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas

5.0
My mother is in the Independent Living section of Harbors. Her room is very comfortably laid out and has a private bathroom. There are numerous activities offered to the residents. And the residents appear to be happy. There is nice outdoor space for the residents to enjoy in warmer weather. The ...
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Woodhaven Senior Living at Bay City

5.0
I was very happy that we fond this community. The girl that runs it is very awesome. they have activities like bingo, movie night and made popcorn, rumicube and more for the residents to do to stay busy and active in the community. The staff were amazing and went out of their way especially the ...
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bad Axe, MI

5.0
This is by far the best community The care is top notch. The events. are plenty & so much fern. The most active community I have seen the most caring. And most important is that my mom is thriing.

Sand Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sand Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sand Lake, 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 Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sand Lake, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.7%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.9%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.7%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.1%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sand Lake, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sand Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
17.2%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sand Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
10.3%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sand Lake 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 Sand Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sand Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
10.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
13.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
3.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bay View Gardens and Oscoda Fields are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sand Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 44 nursing homes facilities near Sand Lake, Michigan. See the full list.

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