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Assisted living costs in Suttons Bay average about $3,820 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Suttons Bay. Our detailed directory has 18 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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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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15 reviews
9.2
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15 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
27%
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0%
2 star
7%
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7%
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The overall experience was not great for my family, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be great for others. My dad had cancer at that time. The facility is an hour away from the hospital. The facility did not...
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.
Northport Highlands is an assisted living community strategically located in the picturesque town of Northport, Leelanau County, Michigan. Our community is located on a gorgeous 16-acre campus overlooking the legendary Grand Transverse Bay. With a fine harbor and park, antique shops, full...
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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 Orchard Creek Supportive 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.
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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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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Cost of assisted living in Suttons Bay, MI

The average cost of senior living in Suttons Bay is $3,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thompsonville, MI with an average of $3,377 per month.

Assisted living costs in Suttons Bay, MI, vs. nearby cities

Suttons Bay, MI
$3,820/mo
$3,863/mo

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

Suttons Bay, MI
$3,820/mo
U.S. national average
$4,709/mo

Assisted living costs in Suttons Bay, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,820/mo
$3,977/mo

Assisted living costs in Suttons Bay, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,750/mo

Senior living costs in Suttons Bay 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: Suttons Bay, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSuttons Bay, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$3,820/mo$4,399/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$3,977/mo$4,609/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living$3,719/mo$3,739/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Suttons Bay, MI:$3,820/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Suttons Bay, MI:$3,977/mo
Michigan:$4,609/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Suttons Bay, MI:$3,719/mo
Michigan:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Assisted living costs in Suttons Bay, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Suttons Bay 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
Suttons Bay, MI$6,825/mo$7,500/mo-9.0%
Michigan$4,541/mo$4,557/mo-0.4%
National$4,590/mo$4,624/mo-0.7%
Suttons Bay, MI
2024 average cost:$6,825/mo
2023 average cost:$7,500/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,541/mo
2023 average cost:$4,557/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,590/mo
2023 average cost:$4,624/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Suttons Bay, 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 Suttons Bay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Suttons Bay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Suttons Bay

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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Northport Highlands

4.0
My father had very good care despite a few nights left up in his chair late into the evening. Food was not very good but we supplemented. The kitchen in his room came in handy. Staff was helpful and caring but a little short staffed. Administrative staff was terrific. The facility was more than ...
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Suttons Bay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Suttons Bay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Suttons Bay, 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 Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Suttons Bay, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
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
40%
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
20%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Suttons Bay, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Suttons Bay, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Suttons Bay, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Suttons Bay 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 Suttons Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Suttons Bay, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
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
20%
46.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Suttons Bay

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

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Northport Highlands, Effie's Place and Orchard Creek Supportive Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Suttons Bay, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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