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10 Best Nursing Homes in Bigelow, MI
Bigelow is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Bigelow, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Bigelow is about $3,198, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 51 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Waters, Johannesburg and Hetherton.
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We are grateful to the many aids, nurses, cooks, residents who are making our mother's stay pleasant and well cared. They take time to joke with her and have a conversation about her interests. High...
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I would recommend to others. However, staffing is an issue but this seems to be true with this type of facility. Staff are friendly and caring. When we visited Mom felt comfortable. Liked that they had one...
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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If you feel there's a problem with the patient they are right on it The staff are all very polite and helpful. It's nice that they have a beautician, and a foot Dr come in there. If there is a problem ...
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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 liked this community for the care that my friend received from this caring community. The staff was nice and very patient to his needs. They offered a good variety of healthy meals to the residents....
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.
Here at Eastport Village, we put our resident's health & happiness first. We believe it is essential to provide an active fulfilling safe environment. We want to care for your family like they are our own.It is our mission to help your loved one maintain a happy active life with...
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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
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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.
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...
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Positive experience. Very clean. Friendliness was good once I understood protocol. Quality of care was as good as could be expected. Food was excellent. Activities were available, she didn't take...
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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It is a very good place to put your parents. The staff are excellent to work with. My loved one is enjoying the food. It would be nice to have a program to have some sort of fee assistance for the month
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.
The Brook Retirement of Gaylord is an independent living community located in Gaylord in Otsego County, MI. Here we offer all the comforts of home in an environment especially designed to accommodate senior residents. The Brook Retirement of Gaylord lies in close proximity to some of the finest...
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I was extremely nervous about moving my parent into the Boyne City facility from reading the reviews. My Mother has been there for three months now and absolutely loves it!!! They are under new management...
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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.
The Brook of Boyne City is an assisted living community located in Boyne City, MI. Boyne City is situated on the southeast end of Lake Charlevoix's east arm, and is known for its cultural heritage, unique eats and exciting events and festivals. Home to the Boyne River, much of the city's culture...
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Everything is going just fine so far. Though my loved one is facing a few health complications, the staff do what they can to cater to her needs and requests and make her feel comfortable. The meals are also...
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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.
The Brook of Cheboygan is an assisted living community in pleasant Cheboygan, Michigan. Conveniently located close to plenty of stores and restaurants, the residence's prime Northern Michigan location means residents can enjoy all-four seasons in a family-orientated tourist destination. Residents...
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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.
Situated just steps away from beautiful Torch Lake, South Torch Assisted Living is a small town state licensed assisted living facility that has been caring for residents since July 1, 2019. The building was built in 2001 and renovated and expanded in 2018. Our building features large private...
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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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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
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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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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.
Hillman's Haven is and Assisted Living Facility located in beautiful downtown Hillman. Our facility is an Adult Foster Care Facility licensed by the State of Michigan. Hillman's Haven was built in 2004 by Charles (Chas) & Carol Otto. There are 20 private apartments with private bathroom (with...
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
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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.
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
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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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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.
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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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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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
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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.
Turning Brook is located in Alpena, Michigan. We offer retirement living at its finest. Our goal is to provide retirees with a comfortable home where they can have on-site help, but they are able to keep their independence. The ôTown Squareö is the walkway between apartments. The walkway has...
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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 nursing homes in Bigelow, MI
The average cost of senior living in Bigelow is $3,198 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,310 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Bigelow
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Bigelow
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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August Haus in Gaylord, MI
5.0
From the first phone call, to the move-in, through the past three months of my sister living at August Haus, the entire staff has been extremely helpful and supportive and thorough and inclusive. Could not have picked a better place for my sister! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the ...
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI
4.8
Overall this has been a good move for my Mom. I feel comfortable she is being taken care of. Timing of her med has been a bit challenging but I have found staff to be cooperative once they understand why every four hours, not an hour either way of four. Overall very happy.
Bigelow nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bigelow nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bigelow, 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 Bigelow nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Bigelow that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30.3%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Bigelow nursing homes
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 Bigelow Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bigelow nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bigelow partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bigelow nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bigelow communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bigelow, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bigelow nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Bigelow offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bigelow, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.3%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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August Haus, Aspen Ridge Retirement Village and The Brook of Rogers City are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Bigelow, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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