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10 Best Nursing Homes in Torch Lake, MI

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Torch Lake 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 51 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Torch Lake, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Torch Lake is about $3,999, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 102 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Torch Lake, MI

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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
Photo of Meadow Hill Care Center
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.
Photo of Wargo's Manor
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Torch Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Torch Lake is $3,999 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gaylord, MI with an average of $3,336 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Torch Lake, MI, vs. nearby cities

Torch Lake, MI
$3,999/mo
$4,024/mo

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

Torch Lake, MI
$3,999/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$3,999/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,999/mo

Nursing homes costs in Torch Lake, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,244/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,723/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,750/mo

Senior living costs in Torch Lake 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: Torch Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTorch Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,999/mo$4,608/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$3,817/mo$4,399/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,608/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$4,141/mo$3,738/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Torch Lake, MI:$3,999/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Torch Lake, MI:$3,817/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Torch Lake, MI:$3,999/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Torch Lake, MI:$4,141/mo
Michigan:$3,738/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Torch Lake, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Torch Lake 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.

Torch Lake, MIMI stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Torch Lake, MI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Torch Lake 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
Torch Lake, MI$6,159/mo$5,865/mo+5.0%
Michigan$4,871/mo$4,788/mo+1.7%
National$4,973/mo$4,818/mo+3.2%
Torch Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$6,159/mo
2023 average cost:$5,865/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,871/mo
2023 average cost:$4,788/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$4,818/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
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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 Torch Lake

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Torch Lake

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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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.

Northport Highlands

4.8
My mom was in assisted living as well as memory care for 9 years. The entire staff was wonderful to her up until her last day. I never had to worry about her. I can't say enough good things about the staff!

Torch Lake nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Torch Lake nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Torch Lake, 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 Torch Lake 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 Torch Lake that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Torch Lake 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 Torch Lake Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.1%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Torch Lake 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 Torch Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Torch Lake 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 Torch Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Torch Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Torch Lake 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 Torch Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Torch Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
0.4%
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August Haus, Northport Highlands and Aspen Ridge are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Torch Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 51 nursing homes facilities near Torch Lake, Michigan. See the full list.

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