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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Atwood, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Atwood 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 Atwood. 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 59 independent living facilities in Atwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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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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.
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: 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.
French ManorFrench Manor is a charming independent living community in Traverse City, Michigan. Our community is located just minutes from shopping and doctors offices. For our residents and their guests that like to get out, we are also a short drive from the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan...
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: 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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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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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.
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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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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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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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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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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Atwood, MI
The average cost of senior living in Atwood is $3,774 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bear Lake, MI with an average of $3,251 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Atwood, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Atwood
Recent reviews for independent living in Atwood
The Brook Retirement of Gaylord
5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI
4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.
Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI
4.6
I have a lot of respect for the staff at Aspen Ridge! I can't say enough on how pleased i'm with [names removed] and the entire staff. I'm also pleased that the staff keeps a close eye on the residents and informs me of any concerns.
Atwood independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Atwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Atwood, 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 Atwood 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 Atwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Atwood, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Atwood 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 Atwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Atwood, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Atwood 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 Atwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Atwood, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Petoskey, Independence Village of Traverse City and American House Petoskey Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Atwood, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 59 independent living facilities near Atwood, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Atwood, Michigan is Independence Village of Petoskey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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