Best Senior Living in Alpena, Michigan
5 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 7 senior care options in Alpena: 5 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 109 public reviews. 1 is a small licensed home with ten residents or fewer, the kind most directories leave out.
- 7options listed
- 4.4average rating, 5 rated
- 109family reviews read
- 1small homes, 10 or fewer
Touch of Country AFC
Alpena, Michigan
4.9(12)
Assisted Living
Medilodge Of Green View
Alpena, Michigan
4.7(21)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Besser Senior Living Community
Alpena, Michigan
4.6(10)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Turning Brook III
Alpena, Michigan
4.1(16)
Assisted Living
Medilodge Of Alpena
Alpena, Michigan
3.8(50)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Alpena
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.9 (12 reviews)· Assisted Living· 9 units
Touch of Country is a small assisted living home in Alpena, Michigan, licensed for up to 9 residents. Families have rated it highly on Google, with a 4.9 out of 5 average from 12 reviews, though no individual review…
- 2
4.7 (21 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 39 units
Medilodge Of Green View is a small skilled nursing and long-term care community in Alpena, Michigan, holding a strong 4.7 out of 5 rating from 21 Google reviewers. However, no individual review text or amenity details…
- 3
Besser Senior Living Community
4.6 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 52 units
Families describe Besser Senior Living Community as a warm, well-run assisted living and memory care community in Alpena, Michigan, praising the compassionate staff and attentive management. Reviewers frequently mention…
- 4
4.1 (16 reviews)· Assisted Living· 20 units
Turning Brook III is a small assisted living home in Alpena, Michigan, licensed for up to 20 residents, and reviewers give it a 4.1 out of 5 rating. Families frequently praise the caring staff, home-cooked meals, and…
- 5
3.8 (50 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 132 units
Reviewers describe a mixed experience at Medilodge of Alpena, with many praising the warmth and dedication of nursing staff and aides, while others report serious lapses in communication and medication timing. Several…
What families say about senior living in Alpena
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Alpena communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 60%
- Activities and social life 40%
- Medical and nursing care 40%
- Warm, home-like feel 40%
- Food and dining 20%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 80%
- Cost and billing 40%
- Staff attitude 20%
- Management 20%
“The staff are awesome, caring for my Dad through the end of his life with such compassion and affording him his grace and dignity when he was no longer able to care for himself.”
“My mother loved being at touch if country.<br>The staff treated her as if she were their own beloved grandmother. She called it home.”
“Such a great place full of care workers who take great care of their residents. Everybody's very passionate about the great care they do. If I could rate them a 10/10 I would in a heartbeat. Also the administrator Mike is hands down a great human being very smart guy!”
Senior Living in Alpena: the figures
- •Of the 5 with a known size, 1 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 1 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (5), emergency call system (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5), medication management (5), social activities (5).
About these figures
Computed on October 10, 2026 from the 7 communities listed in Alpena, 109 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Alpena ask about.
- Home Care in Michigan: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Alpena: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Alpena, Michigan?
MyLivingChoice lists 7 senior living communities in Alpena, Michigan, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Alpena are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Touch of Country AFC (4.9★, 12 ratings), Medilodge Of Green View (4.7★, 21 ratings), Besser Senior Living Community (4.6★, 10 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Alpena?
Beyond senior living, Alpena has assisted living (3 communities), home health (2 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Alpena?
Families rate Alpena senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 109 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Alpena senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Alpena communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 60%), activities and social life (mentioned for 40%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are communication with families (80%), cost and billing (40%), staff attitude (20%).
Are there small senior living homes in Alpena?
Yes. Of the 5 Alpena communities with a known size, 1 has ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 1 has more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.