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Assisted living costs in Grayling average about $3,175 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Grayling. Our detailed directory has 40 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Kalkaska, Lewiston and Houghton Lake.

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Photo of August Haus
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Great place to visit and loved the place. People and amazing workers that care for their people. Very clean, friendly, affordable and homey. The new addition will look great once it's done. Nice place for...
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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Photo of Aspen Ridge
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Staff is very responsive to needs. Administration were helpful and worked well with family. Apartment was nice. Activities were appropriate for capabilities of residents. Food is always an issue but variety...
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.
There are some families who might be interested in reading about Aspen Ridge, which is a friendly retirement community located in Bend. Many people throughout Oregon may be wondering where their parents should go during their golden years. The staff at Aspen Ridge will be ready to help take on...
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My Uncle likes this facility and he loves the staff members as well. They are very attentive and he only has good things to say about them. For activities, they offer things like crafts, movie nights, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Roscommon is an affordable assisted living community nestled in the tranquil village of Roscommon, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in Higgins Township in northern Michigan with both medical facilities and quaint village shops nearby. Our comfortable home environment only two...
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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I was very impressed with The Brook of Grayling. They are very nice people to work with and it is a very nice facility. Our experience was very limited as my mother ended up passing away shortly after...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Brook of Grayling is a great assisted living facility located in Grayling, Michigan. Our facility is located in a residential neighborhood, and within close proximity to Mercy hospital. Our facility is located near the beautiful AuSable river, which allows for residents to enjoy short walks...
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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.
Photo of Kalkaska Memorial Assisted Living
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.
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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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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Cost of assisted living in Grayling, MI

The average cost of senior living in Grayling is $3,175 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Assisted living costs in Grayling, MI, vs. nearby cities

Grayling, MI
$3,175/mo
$3,597/mo
$2,352/mo

Assisted living costs in Grayling, MI, vs. state and national averages

Grayling, MI
$3,175/mo
U.S. national average
$4,708/mo

Assisted living costs in Grayling, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,175/mo
$3,290/mo

Assisted living costs in Grayling, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,630/mo

Senior living costs in Grayling vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Grayling, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrayling, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,175/mo$4,399/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$3,290/mo$4,607/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$3,033/mo$3,736/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Grayling, MI:$3,175/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Grayling, MI:$3,290/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Grayling, MI:$3,033/mo
Michigan:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Grayling, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Grayling and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Grayling, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Grayling have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Grayling, MI$4,983/mo$5,475/mo-9.0%
Michigan$4,675/mo$4,577/mo+2.1%
National$4,532/mo$4,529/mo+0.1%
Grayling, MI
2024 average cost:$4,983/mo
2023 average cost:$5,475/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,675/mo
2023 average cost:$4,577/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,532/mo
2023 average cost:$4,529/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Grayling, 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 Grayling.

What families are saying about assisted living in Grayling

Recent reviews for assisted living in Grayling

Aspen Ridge in Gaylord, MI

4.8
It was the closest to our family and had good ratings. I didn't eat with the staff my son and his wife did we were in Florida with my mom at the time. They liked the cleanliness of it and the rooms were nice and big and the room she was in had nice big windows.

August Haus in Gaylord, MI

5.0
We have had a very positive experience with August Haus! Starting with the administration helping with the process of moving mom in, it was a very smooth transition for her almost three years ago. I can not say enough good things about the entire staff, who have gone above and beyond. All are ...
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The Brook of Houghton Lake

4.3
The were more than helpful with my mom. She needed a lock down facility. Outside of them not being a lock down facility for memory care, they were great. That was the only negative.

Grayling assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grayling assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grayling, 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 Grayling 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 Grayling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30%
52.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Grayling 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 Grayling Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Grayling 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 Grayling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Grayling 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 Grayling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grayling, MINational
Room service
Room service
30%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grayling 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 Grayling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grayling, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
10%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Grayling

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Grayling protect seniors.
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