Northport Highlands sits on a peaceful 16-acre campus in Northport, MI, overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, and lets seniors enjoy a blend of natural scenery and small-town comfort, with common areas, gardens, patios, and even a waterfront view that lots of folks find relaxing. The community offers a range of senior living options, including independent living for healthy seniors, assisted living for those who need help with daily tasks like bathing or getting dressed, and memory care in a purpose-built secure setting for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, so families don't have to worry as much about wandering because staff can use bracelet alarms and a wander alert system if needed. Residents have access to studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, with private studio units specially designed for memory care, and can bring a cat or dog if they like, though there are some limits.
The staff includes a nurse on site, caregivers available around the clock, and a doctor on call, and the community often maintains about one staff member for every four residents, which helps give extra attention to folks who need it. Many services are included, such as three chef-prepared meals daily-with vegetarian, kosher, and guest meal options-housekeeping, laundry, medication management, wheelchair accessible showers, and reminders for activities and grooming, and there's always help on hand for transfers or medical needs, including insulin injections. Northport Highlands is recognized for hosting a lot of social, educational, and fitness activities so residents can stay busy, with things like water aerobics in the heated pool, yoga, gardening, art classes, outings, intergenerational programs, and on-site devotional services. The community also arranges transportation for residents and allows parking if someone still drives. Wi-Fi and cable are included for those who want to stay connected, and there are common spaces like a cozy country kitchen for memory care and micro libraries for reading. Some people find the pool, jacuzzi, fitness center, and outdoor spaces help keep everyone comfortable and active, while onsite beautician, barber, and therapy services mean residents can get haircuts, physical therapy, speech therapy, or occupational therapy without leaving the grounds.
For seniors who need a short-term stay or time to recover after surgery, Northport Highlands provides respite care-daily, weekly, or monthly-so families can have a break. The facility is licensed by the state and is known for handling various behaviors, including helping residents who tend to wander or have difficulty expressing themselves. Apartments for memory care average about $7,850 per month, and all utilities except phones are included. Smoking is permitted both indoors and outside, but only in certain areas. Visitors and families have mentioned Northport Highlands is welcoming, though the facility holds a 3.7 rating from seven reviews, which gives a sense of the general satisfaction. The staff focus on making care plans that fit each person, coordinating with outside doctors, home health, or hospice if needed, and offering enough comfort, meal choices, and activities to help everyone feel at home.
