Assisted Living Communities in Cadillac, Michigan

Assisted Living costs in Cadillac start around $4,290 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Cadillac and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

The city of Cadillac, located in Wexford County, is 9 square miles with two lakes, several state parks and recreational trails. There are also three assisted living facilities in Cadillac, all of which are regulated by the Michigan Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing, which is a part of the Department of Human Services. Such facilities are defined by the state as having 25 or more residents, aged 55 or older. Assisted living facilities in Michigan provide help with daily tasks, such as dressing and eating, and sometimes offer specialized care for residents with developmental disabilities, dementia and other chronic mental and physical health conditions. 

• Located in north-central Michigan, near Grand Rapids and adjacent to 1,150-acre Lake Cadillac, Cadillac has warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The average high temperature in January is 27 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 degrees in July.
  
  
• Cadillac has an array of community resources for seniors, including The Wexford County Council on Aging, an organization that offers a myriad of services that promote healthy living for those 55 and older, as well as two senior centers.
  
  
• Crime, particularly theft and property crime, is a growing problem in Cadillac and the surrounding area. Approximately 72 percent of cities in Michigan have a lower crime rate than Cadillac.
  
  
• The Cadillac area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The Cadillac/Wexford Transit Authority provides regular, scheduled, public bus service throughout Cadillac and the surrounding area. In addition, Indian Trails provides scheduled bus service between Cadillac and nearby Grand Rapids and other points in Wexford County.
  
  
• Cadillac is home to several historic landmarks, including an original Carnegie library, the Shay Locomotive and Clam Lake Canal. In addition, the Wexford County Historical Society Museum is located in downtown Cadillac.