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Photo of Atria Park of Ann Arbor
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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5!!!!!!! A whole hearted 5. The community is EXACTLY what my mom needed. Thank you for helping us find this place it has changed my mom life and so much for the better!!! The overall experience is one of...
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.
Atria Park of Ann Arbor provides older adults with an active lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, personal growth and connecting with others. This welcoming, thoughtfully designed community offers charming wraparound porches and beautifully landscaped grounds with walking...
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9.3
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28 reviews
9.3
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We like the mature trees, gardens, and landscaping. Not much shade at new places. Mom does fuss about the food but maybe because it is becoming routine.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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Photo of Sunrise of Bloomfield Hills
2424 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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9.3
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Your organization and Sunrise saved our lives! I can't thank you enough. I would certainly recommend to others. I just wanna add that they treated my mother like family. Even at times when she was slightly...
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.
Sunrise Assisted Living of Bloomfield HillsSunrise Assisted Living of Bloomfield Hills is located in beautiful Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County, Michigan. Beautiful inside and out, much like our residents, we take pride in our community. There is an area where you or your loved one can spend time...
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Photo of Vibrant Life Senior Living of Durand
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9.3
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The place is very clean, the food seems to be good. For the most part I love the staff. There are 1 or 2 staff members I don't care for, otherwise the rest of them are great! I would recommend them to others...
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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Yes I would food is good, staff is kind and caring. Thank you A place for Mom I am total happy here the apartment is perfect. I would recommend to others.
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.
Our beautiful two story building offers spacious studio, one or two bedroom apartment homes, each with living, dining and full kitchen areas, private bath, generous closet and storage space.  Barrier free and courtyard apartments are available, as well as apartments with patios and...
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9.3
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StoryPoint Northville - my rating is a 5. From the first introduction to having Dad moved in has been exceptional. Dad was not initially thrilled of the idea (surprise right?) but after 1st week, he is...
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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Photo of Brookdale Farmington Hills
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9.3
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[name removed] was the sales representative. She was fantastic. She was the reason we chose Brookdale. She made us feel important and welcome. Once all of the services were explained, I felt comfortable that...
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.
Built for a vibrant life, for vibrant seniors.Forget the old way to do senior living. Here, you’ll trade the hassles of home ownership and upkeep for worry-free independence. Here, you’ll have a new schedule of things to enjoy every single day. And here, you’ll have a whole community full of...
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66 Floor plans available
9.3
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Staff is very friendly and helpful. The common areas are kept clean and welcoming for families. What I would say they could communicate better, is when we toured, [name removed] sold us on the Income-credit...
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.
Tucked quietly near the hub of Oakland County's thriving shopping and residential centers near I-75 and Baldwin Road, American House Oakland is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Auburn Hills, Pontiac, Waterford, Rochester, Rochester Hills, and...
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Photo of Provision Living at Canton
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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This facility is a friendly, efficient, caring home for my spouse. All of my concerns have been resolved in a timely caring manner.
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.
Provision Living at Canton is a charming senior living community with an endearing personality. We have a tradition of helping seniors truly live their best lives. Whether it’s sharing childhood memories with friends over coffee or developing your singing skills with one of our entertainers, you...
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Photo of Symphony Linden
2020 Photos available
9.2
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42 reviews
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I find the facility to be well-maintained. I did notice some issues initially, but also see that they have been and or are being addressed. When it comes to activities, I am relaying secondhand information...
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.
Symphony Linden provides all-inclusive cost friendly assisted living and memory care in a charming home-like environment. The campus has an attached post-acute rehabilitation center for your short-term rehabilitation care needs following a hospital stay so you can recover in a familiar...
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Photo of Provision Living at Fenton
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9.2
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The friendliness and efficiency of all staff was absolutely wonderful. I couldn't ask for a more caring and compassion-at home- away-from- home for my husband. The meals were very tasty and well prepared. I...
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.
A choice of purposefully-designed private apartments, which include full bathroom, kitchenette, emergency call response, fire safety system, and individualized heating and cooling systems Restaurant-style dining that includes three delicious meals daily Weekly housekeeping and laundry, and...
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Everything was wonderful there. Although my sister didn't want to go into an assisted living facility she still loved the treatment she got. My sister could be difficult at times but the staff was always...
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.
Quality Care of Howell is a family operated, assisted living facility licensed as an Adult Foster Care. It was founded by a team of individuals with the tools and background necessary to provide housing, health care and supportive services for individuals who need assistance in their everyday...
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Photo of Rolling Hills Retirement Community
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My wife and I have lived in Rolling Hills since it opened three years ago. Who ever picked that location knew what they were doing. It is close to anything you might want. Shopping, dining, medical...
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.
Rolling Hills, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Crumb Road in Commerce Township. We look forward to opening brand new during the Winter of 2021! Rolling Hills will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...
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Photo of StoryPoint East Lansing
99 Photos available
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9.2
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The staff is very nice to all the people living here, but it's the friendliness of the people living here that's the best. The apartments are large and comfortable and the people are very unpretentious.
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.
The Marquette provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautifully landscaped grounds next to a protected wetland, you'll love the secluded elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from malls,...
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My parents love it. They feel very safe there. The food is great. Staff is very friendly. They offer several outings and indoor activities. Maintenance is pretty good. Not very prompt. All in all they live i
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.
Where Retirement and Convenience Meet! Our spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments offer privacy, luxury and convenience all in one Community. With an on-site Fitness Room, Library, Movie Room, Sundry shop, Beauty and Barber Shop and mailboxes within the building, you don't need to leave in the cold...
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The apartments do not have a dishwasher. It's a lot to wash dishes 2-3 times everyday. I love to grill and there is not a convenient place to do that. There is a grill near the north building but that is too...
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.
Are you ready to say goodbye to the hassles of home maintenance? Do you imagine spending your golden years living in a luxurious and carefree environment surrounded by friendly and active neighbors in your age group? Our newly remodeled community offers all of this and more, and his home to a...
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Photo of Brookdale Novi
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11 Floor plan available
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Very good I feel comfortable and safe here. I enjoy that they take us shopping. I enjoy the outings they provide for us and activities here like bingo. moving into senior living is a scary idea but I enjoy...
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.
It’s time to put the style back in the senior lifestyle.Novi, Michigan is one of the fastest growing cities in Michigan, and the independent living residents here get to enjoy the best it has to offer, from the seemingly endless number of parks and community events for residents to enjoy, to the...
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They have quite a few activities like bingo exercise classes, church a pastor comes to building on Sundays, as well as other activities. Apt size is average living room, 1 bedroom, kitchen. The tenants are...
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.
The Park at Trowbridge is a vibrant senior living community in Southfield conveniently located near I-696 and Telegraph. We have been serving Seniors for nearly 30 years! The Park is managed by Presbyterian Villages of Michigan. PVM is a leader in senior living in Michigan and won Crain's Best...
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Photo of American House Village Senior Living
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66 Floor plans available
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Very nice place. The people who work here are amazing and so helpful. The food is excellent and there are so many activities to get involved with. I am very happy that I moved here and that A Place For Mom...
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.
Nestled among rolling hills on Adams Road between South Boulevard and Auburn Road in Rochester Hills, American House - The Village is ideally located close to family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, and Troy. Nearby hospitals...
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We have a bus to take people almost anywhere. Including church. I help some if they need a ride and/or walking dogs. Not sure about others but we have many workers that came here from places because they...
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.
American House Meridian is set to open in January of 2024! Our newest Independent Living community, American House Meridian, offers a vibrant lifestyle in a warm and welcoming environment. An appealing modern architectural style features clean lines and distinctive details throughout, including...
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The apartment size is spacious, and the staff is very friendly. The facilities are well maintained, and the price is good. The third-party support staff may not always be as efficient, but they are...
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.
Providing apartments in the main building and ranch-style independent living 'Villas' in the campus beyond, American House Farmington Hills is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping and familiar medical professionals in Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Redford, and Livonia. We...
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Photo of American House Westland Hunter Senior Living
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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American House truly went above and beyond to provide everything possible to give [name removed] the absolute best care, help, support ??. All were on the same page with us. My every call and concern/s were...
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.
Tucked quietly away near the convenience of Westland's prime shopping and entertainment area, American House Westland Hunter is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland, Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton, and Plymouth. We are also in close...
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Westhaven Manor is a wonderful place to live. The apartments are spacious, and there are plenty of activities available for the residents to stay engaged and connected.
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.
Westhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 62 and older. As a resident of Westhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment. We know that you will love the many advantages that Westhaven Manor has to offer as well...
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Photo of Brookdale Ann Arbor
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
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Administrative staff were very friendly with excellent communication to both residents and family. Nursing staff were knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns. Aides were attentive and kind....
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.
A little more care. A lot more luxury.There are a lot of reasons to choose our vibrant, first-class community for you or your loved one’s next place to call home sweet home. Visit and you’ll find one of the most luxurious senior living settings in Michigan. But you’ll also find a vibrant group of...
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Cost of independent living in Bell Oak, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bell Oak is $2,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gaines, MI with an average of $2,480 per month.

Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, vs. nearby cities

Bell Oak, MI
$2,719/mo
$3,851/mo
$2,634/mo

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

Bell Oak, MI
$2,719/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,206/mo
Independent Living
$2,719/mo

Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,703/mo
Studio
$3,226/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,212/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,899/mo

Senior living costs in Bell Oak 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: Bell Oak, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBell Oak, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,719/mo$2,802/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$5,475/mo$5,357/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$6,206/mo$6,196/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Bell Oak, MI:$2,719/mo
Michigan:$2,802/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Bell Oak, MI:$5,475/mo
Michigan:$5,357/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Bell Oak, MI:$6,206/mo
Michigan:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bell Oak and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Bell Oak, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bell Oak have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Bell Oak, MI$2,721/mo$2,706/mo+0.5%
Michigan$2,794/mo$2,777/mo+0.6%
National$3,411/mo$3,314/mo+2.9%
Bell Oak, MI
2024 average cost:$2,721/mo
2023 average cost:$2,706/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,794/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,411/mo
2023 average cost:$3,314/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bell Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Bell Oak

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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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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Bell Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bell Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bell Oak, 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 Bell Oak 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 Bell Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bell Oak, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.9%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
33.7%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Bell Oak 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 Bell Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bell Oak, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bell Oak 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 Bell Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bell Oak, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oakhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bell Oak, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 465 independent living facilities near Bell Oak, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bell Oak, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oakhaven Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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