Traverse City is a scenic lakeside community where over a fifth of its over 15,500 residents are older adults aged 65 and above. The city is home to the Munson Medical Center and is within easy reach of other highly rated hospitals such as the Cadillac Hospital and the Charlevoix Hospital. Seniors in the area pay less for healthcare than the average American. According to the Genworth Cost of Care 2021 Survey, skilled nursing facilities in the city cost $8,821 on average each month, which is lower than the state’s median prices.
Nursing homes offer the highest level of care a senior can receive. Facilities provide around-the-clock custodial care including help with getting in and out of bed, eating, bathing and dressing. Residents also receive skilled nursing services, such as medication and chronic illness management. Seniors who only need help with certain tasks but not constant supervision might consider other options such as receiving in-home care or moving into an assisted living community.
This guide provides price comparison for nursing home rates between Traverse City, the U.S. as a whole and other Michigan areas. It also contains a number of resources for seniors in the city.