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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Alvin, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Alvin 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 Alvin. 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 22 independent living facilities in Alvin, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Oscoda, East Tawas and National City.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Oscoda, East Tawas and National City.
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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
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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.
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They have had changes with the staff recently, and I have seen good improvements. The staff is very friendly, it's very clean, and the meals are good. It does not matter when you visit as it is always the...
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.
Tawas Village is nestled on 20 acres bordered with pine trees. It is located just blocks from downtown and near Tawas Lake. Local wildlife often is seen on our property such as deer, fox, wild turkeys and various birds.Our cement walk way surrounds our building and allows our residents to enjoy...
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My dad loves living here. The staff has been wonderful, anything you ask them to do they are more than willing to do. My sister and I went to eat with him and the food was amazing. I do think they should do...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas Harbor Independent Living is located in East Tawas, Michigan, which is a historic town that has a lot to offer. From the timeless buildings and unique businesses to the breathtaking view of Tawas Bay and beaches, you will be proud to call East Tawas home....
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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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
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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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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
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: 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: 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, 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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.
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...
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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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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.
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.
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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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Cost of independent living in Alvin, MI
The average cost of senior living in Alvin is $3,235 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rose City, MI with an average of $2,227 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alvin, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alvin, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alvin, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Alvin
Recent reviews for independent living in Alvin
The Horizon Senior Living I in St. Helen, MI
5.0
Excellent care and great compassion for the residents. I am very secure in [Removed] care and wellbeing.
All the aides and [Removed] go beyond official duties to care for these residents.
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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Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas
4.7
My dad loves living here. The staff has been wonderful, anything you ask them to do they are more than willing to do. My sister and I went to eat with him and the food was amazing. I do think they should do activities with the residents. I would absolutely recommend Harbor to others looking. ...
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Alvin independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alvin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alvin, 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 Alvin 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 Alvin 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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33.4%
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Alvin 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 Alvin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alvin, MINational
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alvin 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 Alvin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alvin, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
4.5%
44.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.6%
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
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Oscoda Fields, Tawas Village Retirement Living Center and Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alvin, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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