Senior Living in Gaylord
Nestled in a rural, wooded area, Brookdale Porches is conveniently located in Gaylord, Michigan, near I-75. Our independent living and assisted living community uniquely features a front porch with spacious suites, and several offering patio doors and access to a beautiful courtyard.
- Visiting therapy dogs, and personalized support with daily activities in assisted living.
- Staff member on-site 24/7 in case of emergency.
- In-house culinary team preparing delicious and warm meals each day.

Brookdale HealthPlus®
Experience personalized healthcare like never before with Brookdale HealthPlus. Available exclusively at select Brookdale communities, this service brings clinical care coordination and oversight directly to you. Enhance your overall well-being with a dedicated Brookdale RN Care Manager overseeing your clinical needs, including appointment scheduling and communication management with you, your providers and Brookdale. Many times, we can coordinate for providers to come to you so you can say goodbye to lengthy waits in doctors' waiting rooms and hello to more time for the things and people you love.
Care Offered at Brookdale The Porches

Independent Living
Enjoy the comforts of home—without the upkeep. Pick an apartment that fits your style and fill your days with fun.

Assisted Living
Live in joy with caring help to support daily assistance tasks like dressing, bathing and managing medications.

Activities
With your newfound time, you may want to take a short drive down to the beach to walk and talk with your closest friends. You could even visit Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, take a scenic boat ride or go window shopping downtown. Or, if you're a homebody, there are so many activities to choose from each day right here. You could join the gardening club, or you might even want to learn a new language, like French or sign language, in our weekly language classes.Activities Calendar
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Dining
A great meal is one of life’s simple pleasures. You’ll enjoy restaurant-style dining in our elegant, well-appointed dining room with such delicious meals as crab cakes, sweet-and-sour brisket and orange-glazed chicken. And you’ll finish off the meal with pies, cakes, fresh fruit, ice cream—with sugar-free options included, of course. And you can help plan our menus with your favorite dishes, family recipes and requests during our menu chats.Sample Menu
Independent Living
Enjoy carefree living and leave the responsibility of home maintenance behind. You'll have the comforts of home with the added benefits of a warm and caring staff.
– Base Rental Rate –
Starting at $3,750*per month
Private apartments
Assisted Living
Brookdale caregivers are available to provide assistance with daily living, balancing independence with assistance while delivering service with compassion, understanding, and respect.
– Base Rental Rate –
Starting at $3,310*per month
Private apartments
Assisted Living at Brookdale
Giving you the right combination of quality care and independence
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Amenities
- Emergency Alert System
- Pet Friendly
- Outdoor Pool
- Therapy Pool
- Transportation
- Parking
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living