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Frankfort, MI · 35 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Frankfort's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Traverse City, Michigan
Every licensed senior community in the Traverse City, MI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Traverse City
Local Traverse City-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Traverse City prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,860/mo median
typical range $4,690–$7,330
Memory Care
$5,770/mo median
typical range $4,620–$7,210
Skilled Nursing
$10,780/mo median
typical range $9,810–$12,350
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,860/mo median
typical range $2,270–$6,350
Residential Care Home
$5,270/mo median
typical range $4,220–$6,590
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Traverse City using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Traverse City.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 10 communities in Traverse City, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Frankfort, MI · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Frankfort's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →3
The Villa at Traverse Point
Scout 91Traverse City, MI · 96 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Traverse City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →4
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center
Scout 81Kalkaska, MI · 104 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Kalkaska.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →5
Medilodge of Traverse City
Scout 79Traverse City, MI · 84 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Traverse City.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →6
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing
Scout 68Traverse City, MI · 22 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Traverse City.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →7
Medilodge of Leelanau
Scout 67Suttons Bay, MI · 72 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Suttons Bay.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →8
Medilodge of Gtc
Scout 52Traverse City, MI · 125 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Traverse City.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →9
Grand Traverse Pavilions
Scout 40Traverse City, MI · 240 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Traverse City.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Maple Valley Nursing Home
Scout 30Maple Valley, MI · 25 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,810–$12,350/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Traverse City, MI?
In the Traverse City, MI area, assisted living typically runs $4,690–$7,330/month (median $5,860), memory care $4,620–$7,210/month (median $5,770), and skilled nursing $9,810–$12,350/month (median $10,780) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Traverse City, MI?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Traverse City, MI right now are Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital Ltcu, Maples Benzie County Medical Care, The Villa at Traverse Point. The full ranked list of 10 communities is on this page.
How are the 10 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.