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Wetzel 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 17 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wetzel, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wetzel is about $3,519, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 48 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wetzel, MI

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Great place to visit and loved the place. People and amazing workers that care for their people. Very clean, friendly, affordable and homey. The new addition will look great once it's done. Nice place for...
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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Staff is very responsive to needs. Administration were helpful and worked well with family. Apartment was nice. Activities were appropriate for capabilities of residents. Food is always an issue but variety...
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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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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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...
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 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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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.
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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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
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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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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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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wetzel, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wetzel is $3,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,310 per month.

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

Wetzel, MI
$3,519/mo
$3,652/mo
$4,140/mo

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

Wetzel, MI
$3,519/mo
U.S. national average
$4,943/mo

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

$3,519/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,519/mo

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

Studio
$5,285/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,630/mo

Senior living costs in Wetzel 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: Wetzel, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWetzel, MIMichiganU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,519/mo$4,608/mo$4,943/mo
Assisted Living$3,478/mo$4,399/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$3,519/mo$4,608/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living$3,759/mo$3,738/mo$4,158/mo
Nursing Homes
Wetzel, MI:$3,519/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Assisted Living
Wetzel, MI:$3,478/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Wetzel, MI:$3,519/mo
Michigan:$4,608/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Wetzel, MI:$3,759/mo
Michigan:$3,738/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wetzel, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wetzel 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
Wetzel, MI$5,490/mo$5,475/mo+0.3%
Michigan$4,784/mo$4,759/mo+0.5%
National$4,812/mo$4,797/mo+0.3%
Wetzel, MI
2024 average cost:$5,490/mo
2023 average cost:$5,475/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,784/mo
2023 average cost:$4,759/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$4,812/mo
2023 average cost:$4,797/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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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 Wetzel

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wetzel

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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Aspen Ridge in Gaylord, MI

4.8
It was the closest to our family and had good ratings. I didn't eat with the staff my son and his wife did we were in Florida with my mom at the time. They liked the cleanliness of it and the rooms were nice and big and the room she was in had nice big windows.

August Haus in Gaylord, MI

5.0
We have had a very positive experience with August Haus! Starting with the administration helping with the process of moving mom in, it was a very smooth transition for her almost three years ago. I can not say enough good things about the entire staff, who have gone above and beyond. All are ...
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Wetzel nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wetzel nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wetzel, 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 Wetzel 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 Wetzel that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wetzel, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
27.3%
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
54.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
45.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
45.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wetzel 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 Wetzel Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wetzel, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wetzel 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 Wetzel partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wetzel, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wetzel 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 Wetzel communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wetzel, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wetzel 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 Wetzel offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wetzel, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.4%
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August Haus, Aspen Ridge and Eastport Village Care Home are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wetzel, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 17 nursing homes facilities near Wetzel, Michigan. See the full list.

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