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The Bluffs Senior Community

1000 Bluff View Dr., Houghton, MI 49931

Summary

The Bluffs Senior Community is an assisted living community in Houghton, Michigan. It appears in Michigan’s official licensing records as Home for the Aged exempt from licensing by law (MCL 333.21311a), licensed for 76 residents. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Up Health System Portage, about 2.2 miles away in a straight line.

State license

Type
Home for the Aged exempt from licensing by law (MCL 333.21311a)
License number
XH310399837
License status
Exempt from licensing by law (registered with LARA)
Licensed capacity
76 residents

What this license means. This is a senior community that meets the conditions in section 21311a of the Michigan Public Health Code and is therefore exempt from the home for the aged license issued by LARA. These are usually places where housing and personal care are provided by different companies and residents can choose who cares for them, or registered retirement communities that include a licensed nursing home. LARA publishes the list of these exemptions. Since the home for the aged license does not apply, it is a good idea to ask who provides the personal care and under what license.

Source: Michigan DHHS, Adult Services Manual ASM 050 (Homes for the Aged Licensure Exemption, MCL 333.21311a), checked on October 15, 2026.

Look up the license and its inspections on the state’s website

Services and features

The Bluffs Senior Community hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.

Questions to ask when you call

Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.

  1. What does the monthly rate include, and which services cost extra or are charged by levels of care?
  2. Can you keep caring for my relative if they need more help later on?
  3. Who manages medications, and is there awake staff all night?
  4. Do you accept any Medicaid program (waiver), long-term care insurance or VA benefits?
  5. Are there Spanish-speaking staff or activities in Spanish? Can you adapt meals to what my relative is used to?
  6. Can I visit at mealtime and talk with other families?

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Location and what’s nearby

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Address
1000 Bluff View Dr., Houghton, MI 49931
Closest hospital with an emergency room
Up Health System Portage500 Campus Drive, Hancock · 2.2 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information

Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.

Who to call in Michigan

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (MLTCOP). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(866) 485-9393 · Official website
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
MI Options – Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 803-7174 · Official website
Medicaid
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Long-term care programs: MI Choice Waiver Program.(800) 642-3195 · Official website
Licensing and inspections
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) – Bureau of Community and Health Systems (Adult Foster Care and Homes for the Aged).Look up a license
Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website

Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.

Official data and sources

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Bluffs Senior Community accept Medicaid?
We don’t have that information. Assisted living is usually private pay; some states cover it through Medicaid programs (waivers). Ask the facility directly.
Where is The Bluffs Senior Community located?
At 1000 Bluff View Dr., Houghton, MI 49931.
What hospital is near The Bluffs Senior Community?
The closest hospital with emergency services, according to CMS, is Up Health System Portage, 2.2 miles away in a straight line.
How much does The Bluffs Senior Community cost?
The facility hasn’t shared its prices with us. Cost depends on the type of room and the care needed. See typical costs.

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