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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Michigan Bluff, CA
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The staff are friendly and caring. Solstice has a variety of room types. For my cousin who resides there, the large studio is great.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living is a lovely independent senior living community, nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, located in the rustic and quaint city of Auburn. Located 45 minutes outside of Sacramento, we have all the benefits of small town living, a lovely old-town area with shops...
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Meals are an issue. Our loved one is a vegetarian and has aphasia so it hard for her to ask for what she needs. if they didn't use beef or chicken stock in everything they made it would be so much easier for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Grass Valley offers older adults a beautiful setting for maintenance-free living in historic Nevada County. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, northeast of Sacramento, our community offers a lifestyle of choice with just the right amount of support, so residents can be...
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18 reviews
They were wonderful help with Mom's passing. Very caring. Mom didn't want to go but fell in love with Brunswick village within a couple weeks. Loved that even needing memory care she was able to have her own...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A Unique Community & Setting... Brunswick Village is a senior living community in Grass Valley offering Independent and Assisted Living options-as well as a dedicated 'neighborhood' for persons with Alzheimer's. Our community is nestled in the foothills of the Sierras where beautiful...
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15 reviews
My review has decreased with the transition to Pacifica. Wood floors increase fall risks and increases noise with poor floor insulation. The odor of hallways has increased. Mold? Cleaners?
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Gold Country Senior Living, a beautiful community in Placerville, California. This charming community combines scenic surroundings with amenities and services, so you can live a worry-free lifestyle.We offer Independent Living apartment options so residents can enjoy their golden years...
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8.5
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40 reviews
Staff helps out in all different areas, they rotate. Friendly, Attentive, good entertainment, room always clean. Food looks yummy! We would absolutely recommend this community to other families and great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here you get to redefine your independence.With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need, when you need it. For memory care residents, we offer a program, also known as Clare Bridge, rooted in “a person-centered approach,” which means we help our residents find a sense...
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6 reviews
It is a nice community. Everyone is kind, friendly, and helpful. The only thing I didn't like was when they had power outages they didn't notify family and as a result my father had a fall and was alone...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled amidst the scenic ridges above the historic town, Eskaton Village Placerville's 63-acre campus is thoughtfully designed to complement the beautiful countryside. The Lodge offers a range of options, including assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Surrounding the Lodge are...
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11 reviews
My Dad loved it there, we were worried about sending him there but he was the Happiest the whole family had seen him in a long time. Thank you so very much, eternal Gratitude. My Dad loved women, so he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cascades of Grass ValleyCascades of Grass Valley is an assisted living community located in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California that provides seniors with a safe and comfortable place to call home. This community offers a caring home for those who are in need of memory care services. Grass...
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The people who work there have been there for a very long time, they are very consistent with their care and their communication. It feels like a home, it does not feel institutional at all. The community is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Acadia Elder Care, The Villa is a brand new custom home built in 2012 with a capacity of 14 residents, and the ability to accommodate 8 hospice residents. We offer 10 foot ceilings, crown molding throughout and an open floor plan to engage residents as many times through the day as possible. ...
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I feel my loved one is in a safe environment. The community offers a home like feeling to the residents. I would like for the staff to knock on the door before entering the resident's rooms.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Eskaton Village Grass Valley sits among the striking beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills on an attractive 42-acre campus, complete with independent living with services, assisted living, memory care and short-term stays. Near the Sierra College campus and Litton Trail, and close to a golf...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I am very impressed with Oakwood Village.they are very helpful and I believe they care very much in helping the people that are living there. They have been very helpful to me in giving me information ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I have been how for 5 years. Much has changed since being having the shown some new staff member. Kitchen also salad bar gone need more greens healthy food. My contract said window outside to be washed each...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hilltop Commons Seniors' Community is a casual country retreat for seniors located in the charming Sierra Foothills community of Grass Valley, nestled among acres of towering pines. There are plenty of community events, performing arts, historic parks, restaurants and other outdoor recreation to...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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A Place for Mom was very helpful in getting us an appointment for viewing Sunshine Manor. We found Sunshine Manor to be warm and inviting as soon as we arrived. They are a small group of caregivers that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunshine Manor is a charming assisted living residence located in the heart of El Dorado County. Our 14-bed country home has recently undergone numerous upgrades and improvements. We graciously provide services for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents in either...
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So far we've been very pleased with how things are going at Gold Country. We moved my loved one here after her care needs exceeded what her previous community was able to provide, and so far Gold Country has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Michigan Bluff, CA
The average cost of senior living in Michigan Bluff is $4,308 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA with an average of $3,638 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Michigan Bluff, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Michigan Bluff, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Michigan Bluff, CA by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Michigan Bluff
Recent reviews for independent living in Michigan Bluff
Sunshine Manor in Placerville, CA
4.4
We chose Sunshine Manor because a friend of ours had a previous good experience with them and it was A Place for Mom suggestion. It compared favorably to other communities in the area. They had immediate availability. It is a very pleasant community. They are really good with letting the ...
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Brookdale Auburn
4.9
We rated the quality of care an overall 4 because she was on Hospice and kind of a special case. Housed in the main facility, needing more care than they were possibly equipped to give. There were no meals really taken, but when it comes to the activities the folks were very kind and spent a lot ...
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Atria Grass Valley
5.0
Atria Grass Valley is a very nice community. The staff are very helpful and communicate with any concerns about my loved one that they may have. The residents are friendly as well. It is a nice place to live for my loved one.
Michigan Bluff independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Michigan Bluff independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Michigan Bluff, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Michigan Bluff independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Michigan Bluff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Michigan Bluff independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Michigan Bluff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Michigan Bluff, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Michigan Bluff independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Michigan Bluff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.1%
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Solstice Senior Living at Auburn, Atria Grass Valley and Brunswick Village Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Michigan Bluff, California. See full list of communities.
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