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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alpena, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Alpena area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Alpena. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 11 independent living facilities in Alpena, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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I’m so impressed and grateful for the level of care given to my mom as well as the other residents of Oscoda Fields. It is a smaller facility which lends itself to a “homey” atmosphere. The staff takes the...
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: 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: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Turning Brook is located in Alpena, Michigan. We offer retirement living at its finest. Our goal is to provide retirees with a comfortable home where they can have on-site help, but they are able to keep their independence. The ôTown Squareö is the walkway between apartments. The walkway has...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Hillman's Haven is and Assisted Living Facility located in beautiful downtown Hillman. Our facility is an Adult Foster Care Facility licensed by the State of Michigan. Hillman's Haven was built in 2004 by Charles (Chas) & Carol Otto. There are 20 private apartments with private bathroom (with...
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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.
The Apartments of AuSable Valley CommunityThe Apartments of AuSable Valley is a senior housing community located in picturesque Fairview, Oscoda County, MI. Our community is nestled in a small neighborhood, with easy access to a small walking path directly to the lovely greenery of Township Park,...
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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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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Cost of independent living in Alpena, MI
The average cost of senior living in Alpena is $3,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rogers City, MI with an average of $2,523 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alpena, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alpena, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Alpena
Recent reviews for independent living in Alpena
Oscoda Fields
4.7
It's very clean, and it doesn't smell like a typical nursing home. They have a sunroom with couches - a nice sitting area with lots of windows where the residents watch for birds. There's also a back patio where you can sit, railed in, when it's warmer outside. They have church services, ...
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Alpena independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpena, 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 Alpena 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 Alpena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpena, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpena 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 Alpena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpena, MINational
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpena 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 Alpena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpena, MINational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
18.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.3%
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Oscoda Fields, Alpena Village and Sally's Care Home I are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alpena, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Alpena, Michigan. See the full list.
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