Best Senior Living in Traverse City, Michigan
29 communities found
Traverse City lists 33 senior living options, 28 of them residential communities and 5 placement agencies. Among the 26 communities with ratings, the average sits at 4.4 out of 5, based on 670 reviews read. Medicare star data covers 5 communities, averaging 3.4 stars, with one community earning a full 5 stars.
- 34options listed
- 4.4average rating, 27 rated
- 678family reviews read
- 1operator-verified
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
French Manor Terra
Traverse City, Michigan
5(15)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Yorkshire Manor
Traverse City, Michigan
4.7(61)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Life of Riley - Meadows
Traverse City, Michigan
5(9)
Assisted Living
Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center
Traverse City, Michigan
4.7(26)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Village at Bay Ridge Senior Community
Traverse City, Michigan
4.9(8)
Independent Living
Meadow Valley
Traverse City, Michigan
4.7(15)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
French Manor South
Traverse City, Michigan
5(6)
Assisted Living
Options For Senior Living
Traverse City, Michigan
5(6)
Assisted Living
From $3,354/moIndependence Village of Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan
4.5(53)
Independent Living
Life of Riley- Maples
Traverse City, Michigan
5(3)
Assisted Living
Boardman Lake Glens - Brigadoon
Traverse City, Michigan
5(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Orchard Creek Senior Living And Health Care
Traverse City, Michigan
4.3(57)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated senior living in Traverse City
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
5 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
- 2
4.7 (61 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Yorkshire Manor holds a 4.7 out of 5 average from 61 Google reviews, though no individual comments detail specific praises or concerns.
- 3
5 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living
Life of Riley - Meadows holds a perfect 5 out of 5 rating from 9 Google reviews, though the reviews include no written comments.
- 4
Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center
4.7 (26 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
- 5
4.9 (8 reviews)· Independent Living
- 6
Village at Bay Ridge Senior Community
4.9 (8 reviews)· Independent Living
Village at Bay Ridge Senior Community holds a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 8 Google reviews, with no written comments or amenity details available.
- 7
4.7 (15 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- 8
5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living
Options For Senior Living is a free referral service in Traverse City, with reviewers praising fast, compassionate help from staff named Michele, Michelle, and Kim.
- 9
5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living
- 10
Independence Village of Traverse City
4.5 (53 reviews)· Independent Living
Independence Village of Traverse City holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 50 Google reviews, though no individual comments were provided.
What families say about senior living in Traverse City
Counted across the review summaries of 28 Traverse City communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, cited by 32% of the 28 communities, and medical or nursing care, noted by 29%. Food and dining and activities and social life each come up in 25% of communities. On the concern side, cost and billing is raised in 71% of feedback and communication with families in 61%, while staff attitude and building upkeep each appear in just 7%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 32%
- Medical and nursing care 29%
- Food and dining 25%
- Activities and social life 25%
- Building and grounds 25%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 71%
- Communication with families 61%
- Staff attitude 7%
- Building and upkeep 7%
“I arrived with a small problem and a large amount of skepticism. The problem disappeared first, followed closely by the skepticism.”
“The whole experience was smoother than my best excuse for buying something I didn’t need. Professional, pleasant, and worth every minute.”
“So I don't live here, I took a relative on tour there. Wow, pretty amazing, they thought of everything. Even a welcome committee.<br>Do take a tour”
Senior Living in Traverse City: the figures
- •Of the 6 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60.
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Among the 3 that publish a starting price, prices start at $1,191 a month with a median of $1,223.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (24), 24-hour staff (24), wheelchair accessible (22), gathering / activity spaces (22), medication management (22), emergency call system (22).
How families pay for senior living in Michigan
Most Michigan families start by paying privately, drawing on retirement savings, pensions, and often the proceeds from selling the family home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years earlier, can also help cover assisted living or memory care costs, though families should check the policy's specific terms and any waiting periods before relying on it. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can offset care costs for those who meet the eligibility requirements, and it is worth asking a veterans service officer about this early in the process since the paperwork can take time.
The full picture for the state: Senior Living in Michigan.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 34 communities listed in Traverse City, 678 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; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Traverse City 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 Traverse City: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Traverse City, Michigan?
MyLivingChoice lists 34 senior living communities in Traverse City, Michigan, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Traverse City?
Among Traverse City communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $1,191/month, with an average published starting rate near $1,923/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which senior living communities in Traverse City are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Visiting Angels Traverse City (5★, 55 ratings), French Manor Terra (5★, 15 ratings), Bayside Wellness Hospice and Home Health (5★, 10 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Traverse City?
Beyond senior living, Traverse City has assisted living (19 communities), independent living (10 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (9 communities), memory care (5 communities), home health (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Traverse City?
Families rate Traverse City senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 678 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Traverse City senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 28 Traverse City communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 32%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 29%), food and dining (mentioned for 25%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (71%), communication with families (61%), staff attitude (7%).
Are there small senior living homes in Traverse City?
Of the 6 Traverse City communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Traverse City nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Traverse City carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Traverse City bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
