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Doesn't care to do activities, he's a farmer don't care but ma enjoys them. Dad comes from not much money so everything costs to him.
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.
Appreciate comfort, convenience and compassionate care at The Waterford at Park Falls in the tranquil city of Park Falls, WI. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a vibrant lifestyle that encourages happiness and well-being through innovative recreational, educational and health...
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We are extremely happy overall. Mom is at peace where she is at and continues to make progress in being a part of new people and her living conditions.My mother asked for a door to lead out to a patio, the...
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.
The mission of Milestone Senior Living is to be a primary community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community of Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Milestone Senior Living specializes in providing accommodations for seniors who can no longer live in their homes safely....
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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
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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, Nursing Homes
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.
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, 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.
Our Home Lac Du Flambeau is a secure eight bed unit designed for memory loss clients who wander. Specialized care is available which include nursing, on sight visits by a Geriatric Psychiatrist, social and recreational activities designed to stimulate cognitive abilities of the client. Meals and...
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.
K Care Assisted Living Apartments provides assistance in an apartment setting; twenty-four/seven care is available as needed. A pendant is provided to all clients, which will page a nurse from any location on campus. Assistance from skilled nursing care to activities of daily...
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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.
When considering placing your loved one in a community home, location is a primary consideration. Our Home Apartments are centrally located with access to most points of interest such as shopping, medical care facilities and other venues. Our Home Apartments is a state-of-the-art facility...
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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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Bessemer, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bessemer is $3,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Merriweather, MI with an average of $3,808 per month.

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

Bessemer, MI
$3,888/mo
$3,888/mo
$3,931/mo

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

Bessemer, MI
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,888/mo
$4,003/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,400/mo
Studio
$4,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,300/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bessemer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bessemer

Milestone Senior Living Woodruff

4.4
Overall I think it is a really great place and I would absolutely recommend them. The biggest complaint is the food, she does not like it at all. The vegetables are hard and it makes it tough to chew. Same thing with most of the meat. The deserts maybe only a quarter of the time are good. The ...
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The Waterford at Park Falls

3.8
Mom was admitted to The Waterford at Park Falls Wisconsin last September. So far mom and her family are satisfied with her care. There were a couple of issues. But the issues were resolved quickly. It seems the staff is always smiling. The staff truly seem to enjoy their work. We would recommend ...
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Bessemer review score based on 46 family reviews

6.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 46 reviews of 12 Bessemer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Bessemer 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

Bessemer review score compared against nearby cities

6.4
Bessemer, MI12 facilities
6.4
Ironwood, MI15 facilities
6.8
Wakefield, MI17 facilities

Review subcategories for Bessemer 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 46 reviews of 12 Bessemer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Bessemer 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.
Bessemer, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Bessemer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bessemer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bessemer, 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 Bessemer 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 Bessemer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bessemer, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
16.7%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
25%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bessemer 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 Bessemer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bessemer, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bessemer 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 Bessemer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bessemer, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bessemer 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 Bessemer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bessemer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bessemer 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 Bessemer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bessemer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
45.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bessemer

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 Bessemer protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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