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Assisted living costs in Buckley average about $3,526 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 30 communities in Buckley. Our detailed directory has 54 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.
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The aides are so good with my mom She has good, caring relationships with a number of them. Communication with families could be improved. I visit at least once/week, but only hear how my mother is doing...
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.
Choosing a senior community is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make for your elderly parents. Thankfully, you can put your mind at ease when the decision you make is to choose Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Set against a beautiful, rural backdrop...
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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.
Autumn House of Williamsburg is a unique community of independent apartments, nestled on ten private acres of beautiful woodlands. The physical environment provides beauty, privacy and gracious living.Visit us today for a tour!
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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.
Finding the best place to call home for yourself or a loved one can be a stressful overwhelming decision. At Morgan's Assisted Living we are open to accommodating personal need and wants on an individual level. We offer comfort and care from a family perspective. Morgan's Assisted Living is...
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
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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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We were so happy when a place came open at Culver Meadows for our Dad in the [date removed]. Dad's advancing dementia made it no longer safe for him to live at home. Culver Meadows' peaceful setting and...
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.
We at Culver Meadows AFC strive to make all residents feel like family, our goal is to give the best quality of care possible to all who enter our home. Our staff are well trained to provide all levels of care as needed on an individual basis.
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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nestled with Care, this six bed memory care home is a bird lovers paradise. It features a theme of feathered friends, including bird feeders outside of every bedroom to attract birds of all species. The enclosed deck allows residents to encounter nature up close and gives the opportunity to enjoy...
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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Pretty in Pink, decorated with a bird theme and a feminine decor, Cherry Hill Haven II is a 10 bed home exclusively for women with cognitive impairments. The activities that most delight the ladies are word games and David on keyboard for sing-a-longs. The staff build trusting relationships with...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
A Lodge for Men, this six bed memory care home nestled among the scenic hardwoods of Traverse City has a decor that is fully masculine, mimicking the warm and rustic feel of a fishing cabin. The spacious bedrooms with attached full bathrooms are enhanced with a wildlife theme. The lodge features...
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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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.
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.
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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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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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Cost of assisted living in Buckley, MI
The average cost of senior living in Buckley is $3,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manton, MI with an average of $3,189 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckley, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckley, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buckley vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buckley, MI by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Buckley over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buckley, MI
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Private income options in Michigan
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VA benefits in Michigan
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Medicare and Medicaid in Michigan
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What families are saying about assisted living in Buckley
Recent reviews for assisted living in Buckley
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.
Curry House in Cadillac, MI
5.0
5 for all without a hint of hesitation!!!!
It was an amazing experience. Curry house Cadillac is fantastic!!!
The staff from touring to move in to daily living to last moments were caring, loving, attentive and all simply a blessing.
Buckley assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckley, 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 Buckley 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 Buckley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buckley, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
26.1%
53.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.1%
34.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
34.8%
57.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.7%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buckley 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 Buckley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buckley, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
30.4%
52.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
8.7%
33.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
17.4%
41.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buckley 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 Buckley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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41.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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38.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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36.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Buckley assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buckley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckley, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.7%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.7%
43.1%
Room service
Room service
17.4%
37.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckley 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 Buckley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
17.4%
47.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.3%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.7%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.4%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.7%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
38.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.4%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
17.4%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
8.7%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.3%
25.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buckley
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 Buckley protect seniors.
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Curry House, Autumn House of Williamsburg and Southridge Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buckley, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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