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Mom likes it there. New people in management and care people every time we go there. I would recommend to others. Of all places she been to Oliverwoods is the best.
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.
Welcome to Oliver Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Owosso, 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 forming...
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Having spent some time around the facilities visiting with a family friend, It didn’t take long to see this place is better than a lot of other places in the surrounding area. Friendly environment, clean...
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.
Welcome to Grace Haven, a Leisure Living Community in St. Johns, 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 forming...
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The staff was great and did everything they could to accommodate my Dad. He was only there for a couple of weeks and didn't participate in an activity because of his health.
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.
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Everytime I visit the Maples, the residents are happy and well cared for. You walk in the door and it feels like home. The staff is friendly and very loving to the residents. Like they are taking care and...
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: 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, 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.
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: 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, 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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Bannister, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bannister is $3,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $2,870 per month.

Independent living costs in Bannister, MI, vs. nearby cities

Bannister, MI
$3,815/mo
$3,587/mo
$3,889/mo

Independent living costs in Bannister, MI, vs. state and national averages

Bannister, MI
$3,815/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Bannister, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,335/mo
Independent Living
$3,815/mo

Independent living costs in Bannister, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,100/mo
Studio
$5,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,308/mo

Senior living costs in Bannister vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Bannister, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBannister, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,815/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,998/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,335/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Bannister, MI:$3,815/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Bannister, MI:$3,998/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Bannister, MI:$4,335/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Bannister

Recent reviews for independent living in Bannister

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso

5.0
I was looking for a place for my mom for quite some time. I visited Welcome Home and fell in love! The homes are beautiful! Once I placed my mom I was pleased to find our that the staff truly care about the elderly. I am beyond happy that I found Welcome Home! My mom is doing very well, ...
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The Maples of St John in St. John's, MI

5.0
Best home I've been in. Good food.

Bannister independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bannister independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bannister, 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 Bannister 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 Bannister partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bannister, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Bannister 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 Bannister communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bannister, MINational
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bannister 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 Bannister offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bannister, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
13.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care and Chesaning Comfort Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bannister, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near Bannister, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bannister, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care and Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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