Best Skilled Nursing in Traverse City, Michigan
9 communities found
Traverse City has 11 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with an average rating of 4.1 drawn from 479 reviews read across them. Of the 11, five have Medicare star ratings, averaging 3.4 stars, with one five-star and three four-plus-star communities. Among those with known size, one is mid-sized and three are large.
- 9communities
- 4average rating, 9 rated
- 400family reviews read
- 1operator-verified
Yorkshire Manor
Traverse City, Michigan
4.7(61)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Orchard Creek Senior Living And Health Care
Traverse City, Michigan
4.3(57)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Medilodge Of Gtc
Traverse City, Michigan
4.2(55)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Medilodge Of Traverse City
Traverse City, Michigan
4.1(71)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
French Manor Assisted Living
Traverse City, Michigan
4(8)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Grand Traverse Pavilions
Traverse City, Michigan
4(31)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Culver Meadows Senior Living
Traverse City, Michigan
3.9(22)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing
Traverse City, Michigan
3.8(21)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Villa at Traverse Point
Traverse City, Michigan
3(74)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Traverse City
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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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 review comments were provided.
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Orchard Creek Senior Living And Health Care
4.3 (57 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Orchard Creek holds a 4.3-star average from 57 Google reviews, but no written reviews describe specific family experiences.
- 3
4.2 (55 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 125 units
Medilodge Of Gtc holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 56 Google reviews, with no detailed review text provided.
- 4
4.1 (71 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 84 units
Medilodge Of Traverse City holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating from 70 Google reviews, with no specific review comments available.
- 5
4 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 6
4 (31 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 7
Culver Meadows Senior LivingVerified
3.9 (22 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
- 8
3.8 (21 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 22 units
Families at Orchard Creek Skilled Nursing praise staff compassion during end-of-life and rehab care, but others report lapses in food quality and call-button response.
- 9
3 (74 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 96 units
The Villa At Traverse Point is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Traverse City, Michigan, licensed for up to 96 residents. It holds an average Google rating of 3 out of 5 from 72 reviews, but no detailed…
What families say about skilled nursing in Traverse City
Counted across the review summaries of 9 Traverse City communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention medical and nursing care, cited in 36% of the 11 communities, along with caring staff, food and dining, activities, and safety, each mentioned in 27%. On the concern side, cost and billing come up in 64% of communities and communication with families in 55%, while staff attitude and food issues each appear in 9%.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 33%
- Caring, attentive staff 22%
- Food and dining 22%
- Activities and social life 22%
- Building and grounds 22%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 56%
- Communication with families 44%
- Staff attitude 11%
- Food and dining 11%
“I arrived with a small problem and a large amount of skepticism. The problem disappeared first, followed closely by the skepticism.”
“Fantastic group of people. My mother was there for rehabilitation. She loved the staff, my interactions with them were great and I had no issues getting information or explanation when I needed. Very kind and capable! They exceeded my expectations. Thank you.”
Skilled Nursing in Traverse City: the figures
- •5 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.2 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (9), laundry service (9), emergency call system (9), 24-hour staff (9), housekeeping (9), medication management (9).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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: Skilled Nursing in Michigan.
About these figures
Computed on October 22, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Traverse City, 400 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?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Traverse City: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Traverse City, Michigan?
MyLivingChoice lists 9 skilled nursing long term care communities in Traverse City, Michigan, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Traverse City are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Yorkshire Manor (4.7★, 61 ratings), Orchard Creek Senior Living And Health Care (4.3★, 57 ratings), Medilodge Of Gtc (4.2★, 55 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Traverse City?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, 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 skilled nursing long term care in Traverse City?
Families rate Traverse City skilled nursing long term care communities 4 out of 5 on average, across 400 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Traverse City skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 9 Traverse City communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 33%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 22%), food and dining (mentioned for 22%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (56%), communication with families (44%), staff attitude (11%).
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.
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