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Assisted living costs in Mc Kinley average about $3,270 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 33 communities in Mc Kinley. Our detailed directory has 71 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.

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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.
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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, 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 Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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 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...
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 assisted living in Mc Kinley, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kinley is $3,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mc Kinley, MI, vs. nearby cities

Mc Kinley, MI
$3,270/mo
$2,531/mo
$3,867/mo

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

Mc Kinley, MI
$3,270/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Kinley, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,270/mo
$3,351/mo

Assisted living costs in Mc Kinley, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,460/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$800/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Kinley 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: Mc Kinley, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Kinley, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,270/mo$4,399/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,351/mo$4,608/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,056/mo$3,738/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Kinley, MI:$3,270/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Mc Kinley, MI:$3,351/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Mc Kinley, MI:$3,056/mo
Michigan:$3,738/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mc Kinley, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mc Kinley 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mc Kinley, MI$4,886/mo$4,973/mo-1.7%
Michigan$4,624/mo$4,634/mo-0.2%
National$4,603/mo$4,537/mo+1.5%
Mc Kinley, MI
2024 average cost:$4,886/mo
2023 average cost:$4,973/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,624/mo
2023 average cost:$4,634/mo
Percent change:-0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,603/mo
2023 average cost:$4,537/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mc Kinley, 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 Mc Kinley.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mc Kinley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mc Kinley

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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The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
My mother-in-law is doing so well here and the changes we are seeing in her are wonderful. She is so much more social and active. There are a lot of amenities for the residents to take part in and she likes her apt which has a nice patio attached to it plus she enjoys going to the dining room, ...
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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.

Mc Kinley review score based on 25 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 25 reviews of 30 Mc Kinley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Kinley 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

Mc Kinley review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Mc Kinley, MI30 facilities
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Rose City, MI7 facilities
7.8
Lincoln, MI14 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Kinley 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 25 reviews of 30 Mc Kinley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Kinley 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.
Mc Kinley, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
4.2
Care services
4.2
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Mc Kinley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kinley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kinley, 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 Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.3%
33.7%
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
46.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.3%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
3.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mc Kinley

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 Mc Kinley protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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