Life of Riley Assisted Living
5008 Barney Road, Traverse City, MI, 49684
" Looking over the Bay Meadows golf course in Traverse City, Life of Riley Assisted Living is dedicated to providing a vibrant and supportiv..."
READ MORETraverse City is located in Michigan’s Great Lakes region and is home to over 15,500 residents, approximately 22% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. Retirees who reside in this charming small town have access to a variety of benefits, such as outdoor attractions, a low cost of living and affordable health care. Munson Healthcare, the state’s largest and most extensive health care system, has heart, cancer and orthopedic specialists who offer home visits in communities throughout northern Michigan.
Assisted living facilities offer seniors safety and comfort in a homelike environment. These caring communities are perfect for independent seniors who require assistance with daily personal care but don’t need skilled nursing services. Traverse City seniors pay $4,460 per month for assisted living care.
This guide provides information about assisted living in Traverse City, including how local assisted living costs compare to rates in nearby cities. It also includes a list of local agencies and programs that serve area seniors.
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5008 Barney Road, Traverse City, MI, 49684
" Looking over the Bay Meadows golf course in Traverse City, Life of Riley Assisted Living is dedicated to providing a vibrant and supportiv..."
READ MORE1400 Brigadoon Court , Traverse City, MI, 49686
4.6
(12 reviews)
"I think Boardman Lake Glens assisted living is wonderful and the care is wonderful. The only problem we had is that my mom needed a step up in the care and there was a drastic miscommunication between the nurse that was on the floor and the manager o..."
READ MORE908 West Seventh Street, Traverse City, MI, 49684
5.0
(4 reviews)
"We visited French Manor South. It's immaculate and very nice. It is new. The staff is very nice. The room we looked at had just been vacated and it was freshly painted. It was very nice. They had a little sitting area, but everybody had their apartme..."
READ MORE9715 East Cherry Bend Road, Traverse City, MI, 49684
4.3
(10 reviews)
"We placed grandma in Orchard Creek. It's fine, they have everything she needs, and she's happy there. They do all the meals, she has to go down to the dining room, and they take her down. They take snacks to her. We've been very happy with their serv..."
READ MORE7438 N Long Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff let my grandmother "help out" with chores like dishes and laundry. This flexibility on the part of the staff help her feel worth while and useful. Instead of sitting around wasting away she got to engage her mind and body. I feel grateful t..."
READ MORE1899 Dracka Road, Traverse City, MI, 49684
4.5
(4 reviews)
"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 celebrations and health events. They had a one bedroo..."
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1661 N. West Silver Lake Road, Traverse City, MI, 49685
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I was so glad when I heard Culver Meadows had a space available for our Dad. Their peaceful setting and convenient location means that Dad is safe and also in a home-like setting, where he is treated just like family. Both Dad's individual room and..."
READ MORE415 S. Elmwood Ave., Traverse City, MI, 49684
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is in French Manor South. We love the atmosphere. We chose it because the staff was wonderful, and my dad felt comfortable there. He is in assisted living. They have a common area. They encourage them to come out and socialize. He goes to a..."
READ MORE3825 Scenic Ridge Road, Traverse City, MI, 49684
3.6
(5 reviews)
"Bay Ridge was nice. It’s very big; probably the biggest I've seen. I got the feeling that the rooms were small, but we have lots of friends there, and they say it’s really nice and enjoy it. You can sit out in the backyard and watch the buffalo go by..."
READ MORE600 Cottageview Drive, Traverse City, MI, 49684
4.0
(3 reviews)
"We chose Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons for my father, because it's a very comfortable facility. It's upscale and he has the means to pay for that, so it was just a nicer facility with more space and great food service. The staff is very caring. Ev..."
READ MORE3090 Lafranier Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49686
3.0
(1 reviews)
"French Manor LaFranier was very small, nice, and quaint. There were only 14 people there. The rooms were small, even the large rooms were small. It was just a bedroom with a tiny living room and no kitchenette. There were a couple rooms that had show..."
READ MORE461 Munson Avenue, Traverse City, MI, 49686
1.5
(2 reviews)
"We went to Northern Star Assisted Living. We did not like it at all. The staff was good, but the room was very small. It smelled old, stuffy, musty, hot, and very unpleasant. I think they need to air the place out and freshen it up. It was an old hot..."
READ MORE3020 La Franier Road, Traverse City, MI, 49686
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I had a family Members living here..completely disappointed. Dirty briefs laying in the halls. The smell of urine as soon as you walk in...I moved my family member as soon as the new administration got there. The last administrator Virginia new her ..."
READ MORE668 S Airport, Traverse City, MI, 49686
3116 Sunset Lane, Traverse City, MI, 49684
1420 Terra Rd, Traverse City, MI, 49686
908 Seventh St, Traverse City, MI, 49684
3735 Yorkshire Drive, Traverse City, MI, 49686
919 Seventh St, Traverse City, MI, 49684
The Michigan Department of Human Services, Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing, oversees assisted living facilities throughout Michigan, including Traverse City. All facilities must abide by regulations regarding staffing ratios, patient care and accommodations, among others.
Assisted living facilities in Traverse City charge an average of $4,460 per month for services, although care costs may vary depending on a facility’s amenities and location.
At $4,460 per month, assisted living costs in Traverse City are slightly lower than the national median of $4,500 and over $200 higher than the statewide average of $4,250. Costs in Traverse City are on par with assisted living rates in Gaylord, Cadillac and Petoskey, where seniors also pay $4,460. More affordable care can be found in Manistee, where facilities charge $4,013 per month for this level of care.
Traverse City
$4,460
Michigan
$4,250
The United States
$4,500
Manistee
$4,013
Gaylord
$4,460
Cadillac
$4,460
Petoskey
$4,460
Fortunately, older adults in Traverse City have several senior care options available. The cheapest senior care option is adult day health care, which costs an average of $1,625. In-home care costs $5,148, and home health care, which includes light medical services, costs $5,339; however, seniors still have to pay for housing and groceries. Assisted living is affordable at $4,460, which includes room and board. Nursing homes are the most expensive senior care option in Traverse City at $8,821 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,460
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$8,827
Eligible Traverse City seniors will find several federal and state programs to help them pay for assisted living. These include Healthy Michigan, MI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
In Traverse City, several nonprofit programs and agencies provide free and low-cost services to local seniors. These government and community-based services include senior center activities, as well as help with legal matters and applying for veteran benefits.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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The Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps improve the quality of care and life for residents of residential long-term care communities, including assisted living facilities. The ombudsman advocates under strict confidentiality and can help seniors understand their long-term care options, as well as their rights. |
The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan | (800) 442-1713 | The Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Michigan operates under the Federal Older Americans Act and the State’s Older Michiganians Act. The agency offers a variety of educational and wellness programs for seniors, including a healthy living webinar series, low-impact physical activities and Zoom workshops. |
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Traverse City Vet Center | (231) 935-0051 | The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Traverse City Vet Center helps veterans, their spouses and their dependents get the state and federal benefits they're entitled to. Officers can assist veterans with applying for the Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits, which may help cover assisted living costs. |
The Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network | (231) 922-4911 | The Grand Traverse County Senior Center Network provides social, wellness and educational programs for seniors. Older adults can participate in tennis, shuffleboard and dancing from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The agency provides a free lunch, and membership isn't required. |
Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging | (231) 922-4688 | This agency has programs available where seniors can volunteer to prepare office mailings or put baskets of goodies together and deliver them to seniors who are alone for the holidays. They can also sign up for the Senior Center Scam Alert system and visit The Senior Corner, an informational website for older adults. |
Legal Services of Northern Michigan | (231) 941-0771 | Legal Services of Northern Michigan provides pro bono legal assistance to seniors aged 60 and older. It can help seniors understand their assisted living contracts and provide assistance with document preparation, powers of attorney and other civil law issues. |
Traverse City Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in MI are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Caring Daughter
5
Review of Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons
We chose Cordia at Grand Traverse Commons for my father, because it's a very comfortable facility. It's upscale and he has the means to pay for that, so it was just a nicer facility with more space...
Assisted Living
Bonnie
4
Review of French Manor South
My father is in French Manor South. We love the atmosphere. We chose it because the staff was wonderful, and my dad felt comfortable there. He is in assisted living. They have a common area. They...
Assisted Living
Phil2023
5
Review of Traverse Manor
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...