Traverse City sits along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay, an inlet of Lake Michigan, in the northwestern region of the state. According to 2024 senior care cost data, assisted living residents in this region incur a monthly expense of around $4,150. This rate highlights the affordability of local care compared to the statewide median of $5,050. The city houses 22 assisted living communities, and 5 more sit in adjacent cities.
According to 67 reviews testimonials from seniors and families in Traverse City, local assisted living facilities earn a typical quality score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
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1400 Brigadoon Court , Traverse City, MI 49686
4.5
(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..."
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9715 East Cherry Bend Road, Traverse City, MI 49684
4.3
(11 reviews)
"My mom has lived at Orchard Creek Assisted Living for four years. She is very happy there. We were able to make her small apartment look similar to the home she left. Her unit has a deck and a view of the creek. Are they perfect? No. They are p..."
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908 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..."
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1899 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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600 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..."
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3825 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..."
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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 MORE7438 North 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 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 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..."
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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 supportive..."
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461 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
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
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6901 Mission Rdg, Traverse City, MI 49686
"Welcome to Arbor House Assisted Living! We invite you to learn more about Arbor House Assisted Living - our quaint community specializing i..."
READ MORE3116 Sunset Lane, Traverse City, MI 49684
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MORE3735 Yorkshire Drive, Traverse City, MI 49686
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MORE3935 E Long Lake Rd, Traverse City, MI 49684
"King Adult Living Center is located in Traverse City, Michigan. Seniors who enjoy the great outdoors can find lots to do, such as guided sal..."
READ MORE1420 Terra Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686
"French Manor Terra Assisted Living and Memory Care is situated in Traverse City, MI. It provides a range of care options, including Assisted..."
READ MORE908 Seventh St, Traverse City, MI 49684
"French Manor Assisted Living, located in Traverse City, MI, specializes in providing assisted living care. The community offers private room..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Traverse City costs around $4,150 per month. This rate comes in $950 below the Utah norm and $1,200 below the national median. Local fees also offer a budget-friendly alternative to care in Niles and Grand Rapids, where seniors pay respective monthly rates of about $6,400 and $5,500.
Traverse City
$4,150
Michigan
$5,050
The United States
$5,350
Muskegon
$4,750
Grand Rapids
$5,500
Kalamazoo
$5,253
Niles
$6,400
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.
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.
Seniors in Traverse City pay around $4,150 per month for assisted living. This rate comes in notably lower than local nursing home costs, which hover near $10,798 for shared units. Even so, seniors typically spend about $2,800 less on adult day health care services.
Adult Day Health Care
$1,354
Assisted Living Facility
$4,150
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,798
Note: Since data for Traverse City is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Midland, instead.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Cheryl
5.0
Review of Orchard Creek Senior Living and Health Care
My mom has lived at Orchard Creek Assisted Living for four years. She is very happy there. We were able to make her small apartment look similar to the home she left. Her unit has a deck and a...
Assisted Living
Caring Daughter
5.0
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
4.0
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...
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