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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mikado, MI

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Mikado 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 21 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Mikado, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Mikado is about $3,765, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 13 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mikado, MI

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Photo of Oscoda Fields
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The facility feels "homey." The staff is always willing to help with anything you need. I feel that some of the things that can be improved upon are due to lack of staff on some shifts. For instance, if...
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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My dad loves living here. The staff has been wonderful, anything you ask them to do they are more than willing to do. My sister and I went to eat with him and the food was amazing. I do think they should do...
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.
Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas Harbor Independent Living is located in East Tawas, Michigan, which is a historic town that has a lot to offer. From the timeless buildings and unique businesses to the breathtaking view of Tawas Bay and beaches, you will be proud to call East Tawas home....
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They have had changes with the staff recently, and I have seen good improvements. The staff is very friendly, it's very clean, and the meals are good. It does not matter when you visit as it is always the...
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.
Tawas Village is nestled on 20 acres bordered with pine trees. It is located just blocks from downtown and near Tawas Lake. Local wildlife often is seen on our property such as deer, fox, wild turkeys and various birds.Our cement walk way surrounds our building and allows our residents to enjoy...
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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
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.
Photo of Tawas Manor
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
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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 Hale Creek Manor
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
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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
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.
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.
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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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
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.
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, 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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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 West Branch is an assisted living community situated in West Branch, MI. The quaint city of West Branch is known for its scenic trails, lakes and streams. Golfers enjoy taking advantage of the area's collection of golf courses, while fishermen appreciate the outstanding trout streams...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Mikado, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mikado is $3,765 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rose City, MI with an average of $2,563 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mikado, MI, vs. nearby cities

Mikado, MI
$3,765/mo
$4,112/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mikado, MI, vs. state and national averages

Mikado, MI
$3,765/mo
U.S. national average
$4,941/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mikado, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,184/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,765/mo

Nursing homes costs in Mikado, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,662/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,491/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,460/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$800/mo

Senior living costs in Mikado vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mikado, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMikado, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,765/mo$4,608/mo$4,941/mo
Assisted Living$4,184/mo$4,397/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,184/mo$4,607/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living$4,184/mo$3,736/mo$4,156/mo
Nursing Homes
Mikado, MI:$3,765/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Assisted Living
Mikado, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,397/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Mikado, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Mikado, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mikado, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Mikado 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Mikado, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mikado 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
Mikado, MI$4,667/mo$4,056/mo+15.1%
Michigan$4,784/mo$4,920/mo-2.8%
National$4,812/mo$4,812/mo+0.0%
Mikado, MI
2024 average cost:$4,667/mo
2023 average cost:$4,056/mo
Percent change:+15.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,784/mo
2023 average cost:$4,920/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$4,812/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Mikado

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mikado

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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Oscoda Fields

4.9
All of the employees are kind, caring, and seem to be knowledgeable in their field! My in-laws have been very happy residing there, and they were very kind to them both after my mother-in-law passed away recently.

Mikado nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mikado nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mikado, 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 Mikado 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 Mikado that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mikado, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
26.7%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mikado 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 Mikado Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mikado, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mikado 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 Mikado partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mikado, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mikado 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 Mikado communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mikado, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mikado 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 Mikado offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mikado, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
0.4%
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Oscoda Fields, Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas and Tawas Village are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mikado, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 21 nursing homes facilities near Mikado, Michigan. See the full list.

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