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Assisted living costs in Onekama average about $3,763 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Onekama. Our detailed directory has 153 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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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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, 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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Onekama, MI

The average cost of senior living in Onekama is $3,763 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrietta, MI with an average of $3,269 per month.

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

Onekama, MI
$3,763/mo
$3,724/mo
$3,595/mo

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

Onekama, MI
$3,763/mo
U.S. national average
$4,710/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,763/mo
$4,015/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$5,246/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,625/mo

Senior living costs in Onekama vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Onekama, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOnekama, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,763/mo$4,400/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,015/mo$4,610/mo$4,944/mo
Independent Living$3,564/mo$3,740/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Onekama, MI:$3,763/mo
Michigan:$4,400/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Onekama, MI:$4,015/mo
Michigan:$4,610/mo
U.S.:$4,944/mo
Independent Living
Onekama, MI:$3,564/mo
Michigan:$3,740/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
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Assisted living costs in Onekama, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Onekama 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.

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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Onekama, MI$5,352/mo$4,439/mo+20.6%
Michigan$5,171/mo$4,805/mo+7.6%
National$5,128/mo$4,793/mo+7.0%
Onekama, MI
2024 average cost:$5,352/mo
2023 average cost:$4,439/mo
Percent change:+20.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,171/mo
2023 average cost:$4,805/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
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2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,793/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Onekama, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Onekama

Recent reviews for assisted living in Onekama

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.

Joy Givers Senior Homes in Traverse City, MI

5.0
Freda and staff are kind, professional, and understanding. The care is excellent. Rooms and seniors are clean and spotless. Meals are great, Dad and I love the food. The place is clean, safe, and friendly. Dad is happy there. Their place is very affordable. Medicine service and housekeeping are ...
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Onekama review score based on 62 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 62 reviews of 33 Onekama assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Onekama 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

Onekama review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Onekama, MI33 facilities
6.7
Kaleva, MI53 facilities
7.2
Eastlake, MI43 facilities

Review subcategories for Onekama 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 62 reviews of 33 Onekama assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Onekama 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.
Onekama, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
4.2
Care services
4.3
3.8
Staff
4.4
4.1
Meals & dining
4.1
3.7
Activities
4.2
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
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Onekama assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Onekama assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Onekama, 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 Onekama 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 Onekama that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Onekama, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
24.2%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Onekama 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 Onekama Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Onekama, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Onekama 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 Onekama partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Onekama, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Onekama 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 Onekama communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Onekama, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Onekama 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 Onekama offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Onekama, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.1%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Onekama

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

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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Reed City Fields and Curry House are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Onekama, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 43 assisted living facilities near Onekama, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Onekama, Michigan is Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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