Besser Senior Living Community

Q: Is Besser Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Besser Senior Living Community has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Q: What is the license number of Besser Senior Living Community?

According to MI state health department records, Besser Senior Living Community's license number is AH040394376.

Q: When does Besser Senior Living Community's license expire?

According to MI state health department records, Besser Senior Living Community's license expires on July 31, 2026.

Q: Does Besser Senior Living Community have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Besser Senior Living Community on this page.

Q: How many beds does Besser Senior Living Community have?

Besser Senior Living Community has 52 beds.

Q: Are there photos of Besser Senior Living Community?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Besser Senior Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.

Q: What is the address of Besser Senior Living Community?

Besser Senior Living Community is located at 325 Johnson Street.

Overview of Besser Senior Living Community

Besser Senior Living Community is located in Alpena, Michigan. It offers assisted living and memory care services in its senior living facility. The community is designed to meet the needs and desires of its residents with a caring staff available 24 hours a day.

(906) 440-6118 info@besserseniorliving.com

52-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 75 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeHomes For The Aged

StatusRegular

ExpirationJuly 31, 2026

CountyAlpena

License NumberAH040394376

Owner NameBesser Senior Living Community Inc.

24-Hour Staffing

Specific ProgramsLiving Options, Lifestyle, Resident Life, Health & Wellness, Photo Gallery

Food DescriptionResidents receive supervision, assistance and healthcare services as needed. In addition to exceptional care, residents can look forward to delicious meals, extensive housekeeping and engaging social activities.

Michigan average: 5 visits/inspections

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Latest inspection

Date August 31, 2023

Renewal

5 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Michigan average: 8 deficiencies

Inspection Report Summary for Besser Senior Living Community

The most recent inspection on August 31, 2023, identified several deficiencies related to tuberculosis screening, administrator notification, and staffing coverage on the third shift. Earlier inspections, including the original licensing study in February 2020, found the facility to be in substantial compliance with no noted deficiencies. The main issues in the latest report involved documentation and procedural compliance with tuberculosis screening requirements and the absence of a designated supervisor during a key shift. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The record shows new compliance challenges in 2023 after an initially clean licensing inspection.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Besser Senior Living Community

Standard Studio Floorplan

Deluxe Studio Floorplan

Memory Care Studio Floorplan

One Bedroom Standard Suite Floorplan

One Bedroom Deluxe Suite Floorplan

MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Adult day care ($65/day)

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

Age 65+ or disabled

General Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 60 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

Age 55+

General Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy Respite

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

Age 55+

General unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL

Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

Benefits

Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

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Is Besser Senior Living Community in a walkable area?

Besser Senior Living Community has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Besser Senior Living Community?

According to MI state health department records, Besser Senior Living Community's license number is AH040394376.

When does Besser Senior Living Community's license expire?

According to MI state health department records, Besser Senior Living Community's license expires on July 31, 2026.

Does Besser Senior Living Community have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Besser Senior Living Community on this page.

How many beds does Besser Senior Living Community have?

Besser Senior Living Community has 52 beds.

Are there photos of Besser Senior Living Community?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Besser Senior Living Community in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Besser Senior Living Community?

Besser Senior Living Community is located at 325 Johnson Street.

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