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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bear Lake, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake. 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 80 independent living facilities in Bear Lake, 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 Gaylord, Roscommon and Kalkaska.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Gaylord, Roscommon and Kalkaska.
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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: 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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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
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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.
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: 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: 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.
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.
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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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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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.
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...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Bear Lake, MI
The average cost of senior living in Bear Lake is $3,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bear Lake, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bear Lake, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bear Lake
Recent reviews for independent living in Bear Lake
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.
Bear Lake independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bear Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bear Lake, 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 Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bear Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bear Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bear Lake 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 Bear Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bear Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.6%
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 Bear Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 80 independent living facilities near Bear Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Bear Lake, Michigan is Independence Village of Petoskey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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