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Every Staff member we have worked with has been awesome. Their compassion, patience, and genuine caring is apparent every day. The care has exceeded our expectations. The facility is peaceful, and...
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.
Welcome to Crestwood Village, a Leisure Living Community in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...
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I injured myself at home. Coming here was a life saver. The care that is given and shown, is beyond anything I could have ever dream.
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.
Welcome to Lakeview Terrace, a Leisure Living Community in Lakeview, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...
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Reed City Fields gives you such a warm welcome the moment you walk in the door. My grandmother recently moved into this facility and she has had nothing but great things to share with our family. From 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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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This is hands down the best place in Mt Pleasant for a loved one to be! They take great care of my mother in law! Since moving in we have seen her join in activities and make new friends. She loves that her...
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.
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The staff truly cares about the residents. The communication from Curry House at all levels is excellent. Mom adjusted to being in the memory care side in just a day or 2, which is amazing considering 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.
Choosing a senior community is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make for your elderly parents. Thankfully, you can put your mind at ease when the decision you make is to choose Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Set against a beautiful, rural backdrop...
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The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working...
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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The atmosphere is personal, caring, and welcoming for each individual.
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.
Maple Ridge Living Center is a new licensed assisted living facility opened in December 2009. Maple Ridge has 20 beds available, both private and semi-private. Some of the private rooms also have their own bathroom and kitchenette. The facility is equipped with full generator back-up for power...
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What we like the most about the Margaret's Meadows community is the staff, they really care about their patients. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other...
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.
Margaret's Meadows specializes in providing memory and long term care and is conveniently located in central Michigan, only a few miles from the picturesque Mt. Pleasant and Lake Isabella. Margaret's Meadows prides itself on its clean and safe environment -one where the residents will feel at...
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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.
Your retirement years should be comfortable and enjoyable, without the worries that home ownership brings. Cranbrook Terrace, a lifestyle-rich apartment community designed for residents 55 and better, offers the opportunity to live in style, with time to enjoy your family, friends and favorite...
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My Uncle likes this facility and he loves the staff members as well. They are very attentive and he only has good things to say about them. For activities, they offer things like crafts, movie nights, and...
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.
The Brook of Roscommon is an affordable assisted living community nestled in the tranquil village of Roscommon, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in Higgins Township in northern Michigan with both medical facilities and quaint village shops nearby. Our comfortable home environment only two...
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The staff is friendly,and very helpful when needed.It is out in the country where they see wild life.My mother loves seeing Amish go by in their buggies.They do activities when residents want to ,The 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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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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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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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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.
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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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: 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
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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.
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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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Avondale, MI

The average cost of senior living in Avondale is $3,377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrison, MI with an average of $3,066 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avondale, MI vs. nearby cities

Avondale, MI
$3,377/mo
$3,475/mo
$3,345/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avondale, MI vs. the state and national average

Avondale, MI
$3,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Avondale vs. other types of senior living

$3,637/mo
Independent Living
$3,377/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Avondale, MI by room type

Studio
$4,707/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,072/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,225/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Avondale

Recent reviews for independent living in Avondale

Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living

5.0
We have been very pleased with Lakeview Terrace. They quickly became like family and continue to go above and beyond to make mom feel at home.

Avondale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avondale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avondale, 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 Avondale 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 Avondale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avondale, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Avondale 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 Avondale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avondale, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avondale 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 Avondale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avondale, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
19.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
10.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
6.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.4%
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There are 50 independent living facilities near Avondale, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Avondale, Michigan are Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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