American House Petoskey

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room featuring comfortable seating and a large television.
  • Outdoors

    A cozy outdoor patio area with red chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by plants and trees.
  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame, patterned bedding, and a bedside lamp.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room setup featuring two striped armchairs, a wooden side table, and a wall adorned with photo frames and decorative plates.
  • Building

    Aerial view of a nursing home with surrounding greenery and driveway entrance.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed frame and patterned bedding next to a window.
  • Trees

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  • Windows

    A spacious dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring large windows and warm decor.
  • Dining

    A compact kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a microwave, refrigerator, and a small dining area with a table and chairs.
  • Kitchen

    A compact kitchen and dining area featuring wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a small refrigerator.
  • Lighting

    A cozy library room with multiple tables and chairs, surrounded by bookshelves and decorated with wall art.
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    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a large television.
  • Fireplace

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American House Petoskey

American House Petoskey is an assisted living community in Petoskey, MI.

Information last verified:

2000 East Mitchell Road, Petoskey, MI 49770

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

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American House Petoskey Costs & Pricing

At American House Petoskey, the costs for various room types reflect a competitive pricing structure when compared to both Emmet County and state averages. For a studio apartment, residents will pay $3,026 per month, which is notably lower than the county average of $3,363 and significantly more affordable than the Michigan average of $3,824. Similarly, for a one-bedroom unit priced at $3,785, while this is higher than the county's average of $3,053 and slightly above the state average of $3,384, it positions American House Petoskey as a viable option within an appealing setting. Overall, these figures suggest that American House Petoskey offers attractive pricing for potential residents looking for quality living arrangements in this picturesque part of Michigan.

Floor plansAmerican House PetoskeyEmmet CountyMichigan
Studio$3,026$3,363$3,824
1 Bedroom$3,785$3,053$3,384

Overall Review of American House Petoskey

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Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families consistently describe staff as kind, professional, and helpful.

Across the reviews, people repeatedly say they feel welcome and that the staff treats residents well. Several mention day-to-day kindness—checking in, answering questions, and being patient during transitions. One review also raises a staffing responsiveness concern, but most of the feedback focuses on supportive, caring interactions.

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Food stands out in daily life

Dining gets frequent praise, with residents calling out the quality of meals.

Many reviews bring up the food as a highlight, describing it as good or even like homemade, and some specifically call out enjoying meals and drinks. A few residents note portions can be smaller at dinner, and one review prefers more variety in vegetables and meal choices. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with the dining praise in the reviews.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents describe a steady mix of activities, from outings to games.

Reviews mention social activities and groups, including veterans activities and bingo, plus scheduled engagement like exercise and participation in themed events. Several families also describe outings and facility programs, such as field trips on the community bus. One review says activities are limited outside of a couple of games and expresses hope for more outings when conditions allow.

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Medical support and therapy access

Residents and families mention on-site medical help and physical therapy support.

Multiple reviews describe on-site medical care assisting with personal needs, along with patience and attentiveness from care staff. Others mention physical therapy involvement or therapy-related routines like exercise classes. The community also offers assistance with daily activities and medication management, which matches the kinds of care families describe.

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Clean, well-kept environment

A clean, well-maintained building and grounds show up often in feedback.

Several reviews describe the facility as spotless, clean, and well taken care of, including the building, grounds, and common areas. One review notes sanitation seemed fairly good and points to frequent hand-sanitizer placement. A few critiques focus less on cleanliness and more on other issues, like communication or food preferences.

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Cost concerns and value fit

Some reviews raise concerns about value, especially around charges and pricing fit.

While one review says the community is financially lower than other area options, another review reports being unhappy with costs tied to dining. A separate review mentions rates and services being satisfactory to an auto insurer, but the overall placement experience there was not a good fit. Based on pricing information, the published pricing range is about 11% below the county average for studios and about 26% below the state average, which may help explain why some families feel it offers value.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pellston Regional  of Emmet County (15 miles away) Pellston Regional of Emmet County (15 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Petoskey, Michigan offers a range of amenities and services that cater to the needs of seniors. With several physicians and hospitals within close proximity, residents have access to quality healthcare facilities. There are also pharmacies nearby for convenient medication management. For recreational activities, there are parks and waterfront areas where one can enjoy the outdoors. Additionally, cafes and restaurants provide opportunities for socializing and dining out. Transportation options such as the Harbor Springs Municipal Airport and Bay To Bay Shuttle make travel easy for those who may need it. Overall, this part of Petoskey provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking to live in a vibrant community with easy access to essential services.

Physicians

  • Petoskey Pediatrics (0.2 miles)
  • Dermatology & Associates (0.3 miles)
  • Petoskey Child Health Associates PC (0.4 miles)
  • Summit Park Eye & Cosmetic Specialists (0.5 miles)
  • Bayside Family Medicine (0.5 miles)
  • Northern Michigan Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (1.3 miles)
  • Bay View Dermatology (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Dermatology Associates of Northern Michigan (0.3 miles)
  • Community Mental Health Services Of Emmet County (0.9 miles)
  • McLaren Northern Michigan (2 miles)
  • Northern Michigan Sports Medicine Clinic (3.9 miles)
  • Adam Petrowski Construc (6.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen (1 miles)
  • City Park Grill (1.2 miles)
  • The Back Lot Beer Garden (1.2 miles)
  • Tap 30 (1.2 miles)
  • Big Apple Bagels (1.3 miles)
  • Chandler's (1.3 miles)
  • Subway (1.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • True North Community Church (1.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.1 miles)
  • First Church of Christ Scientist (1.2 miles)
  • St Francis Xavier School (1.2 miles)
  • First Church Of Christ Scientist (1.7 miles)
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.8 miles)
  • Word of Life Community Church (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • St Francis Xavier Playground (1.2 miles)
  • Petoskey Waterfront (1.4 miles)
  • Fred Friedli Playground (1.4 miles)
  • Bayfront Park (1.5 miles)
  • Bay Front Park (1.6 miles)
  • Bear River Recreation Area (1.6 miles)
  • Bayfront Park West (1.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • R & R Prescription Services (1.8 miles)
  • Prescriptions Services Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Ltbb Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Small Batch at the Cupola (5 miles)

Theaters

  • Petoskey Cinema (2.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Harbor Springs Municipal Airport (3.7 miles)
  • Bay To Bay Shuttle (4.5 miles)

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