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Assisted living costs in Alger average about $2,761 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Alger. Our detailed directory has 16 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.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Gladwin, Standish and West Branch.

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The staff is friendly,and very helpful when needed.It is out in the country where they see wild life.My mother loves seeing Amish go by in their buggies.They do activities when residents want to ,The 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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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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.
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...
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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, 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 Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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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 have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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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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This is a great place for your family member or loved one. My Husband has been there since 2009, and is very happy and content there. The owner is a nurse and the family takes very good care of him. His...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Owned and operated by License Pratical Nurse. AFC License since 1983. Located just 1/2 mile from Gladwin city limits and one mile from hospital. Facility completely remodeled in 2012. Country setting. Home Cooked Meals. Large patio for residents and guest. Large dayroom and dinning room. 3 meals...
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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
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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 assisted living in Alger, MI

The average cost of senior living in Alger is $2,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,352 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alger, MI vs. nearby cities

Alger, MI
$2,761/mo
$2,694/mo
$3,224/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alger, MI vs. the state and national average

Alger, MI
$2,761/mo
U.S. national average
$4,741/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Alger vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$2,761/mo
$2,864/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Alger, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$1,800/mo
Private
$2,000/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,000/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Alger, 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 Alger.

What families are saying about assisted living in Alger

Recent reviews for assisted living in Alger

Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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The Horizon Senior Living I in St. Helen, MI

5.0
Excellent care and great compassion for the residents. I am very secure in [Removed] care and wellbeing. All the aides and [Removed] go beyond official duties to care for these residents.

Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - South in Gladwin, MI

4.3
My dad's been in there for two months and he's fallen twice and had to go to the hospital twice. They're attentive to him so I'm not sure why he's falling. It could be something he's doing. Other than church services on Sundays I'm not aware of any actvities. I would recommend them. ...
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Alger assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alger assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alger, 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 Alger 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 Alger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alger, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
30.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.8%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.8%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.7%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alger 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 Alger Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alger, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.8%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.1%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alger 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 Alger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alger, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
14.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alger 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 Alger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alger, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
7.7%
45.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
7.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
52.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
34.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
7.7%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
7.7%
46.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
7.7%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Alger

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Alger protect seniors.

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