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Photo of Bickford of Canton
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This facility is ideal for loved ones who need memory support and safekeeping but want the dignity of an assisted living setting. The staff are all highly trained in caretaking of both those with memory and...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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Overall, I have been very unhappy with my experience. I feel the pricing was not communicated clearly, and I was charged more than I expected after moving in. Cleanliness has not been very good, and...
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.
Serving Genesee County community with delightful elegance, Lockwood of Genesee, is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in greater Flint, Mt. Morris, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Clio, and Owosso. Lockwood of Genesee is also located close to hospitals...
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22 Floor plans available
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The activities I would say are very good, along with outings to restaurants and shopping, with their shuttle. The care overall has been good, there have been ups and downs and weekends the staffing seems...
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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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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Rock solid 5 of 5 my father was reunited with his lifelong friend. The staff was aware of that relationship and played it up. To my father and his friend's delight they both thought they were celebrities. I...
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.
Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to insuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents...
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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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A wonderful place to live and relax, enjoy the many activities provided. The staff is very helpful especially Marianne who is always willing to help you solve any problem you may have. I have met many...
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.
Offering spacious apartments to rent monthly as well as condominiums for purchase, American House Southfield is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Southfield, Oak Park, Beverly Hills, and Farmington Hills. We are also close to nearby hospitals...
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Our father has been at Fairmont Senior Living for nearly three months, and we are so happy with our decision to choose this community for him. From the very beginning, the facility has exceeded our...
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.
Located in Northville, MI, near Livonia and Plymouth, just 11 miles west of downtown Detroit and minutes from the historic downtown, Fairmont Senior Living of Northville offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services tailored to the individual needs of each resident who calls our community...
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They have been very attentive. The staff is positive and actively communicates. The building is beautiful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Canterbury-on-the-Lake is a senior living retirement community, with Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living apartments, skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation — all under one roof. We have providing care in Waterford for 20 years.Canterbury-on-the-Lake is managed by managed by...
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Photo of The Pines of Lapeer Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Staff is great. My dad has the room with two windows so he loves his room. Facility is clean. Not a lot of activities and the food is good 90% of the time.
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 Vibrant Life Senior Living of Durand
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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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Photo of Farmington Hills Inn
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The primary quality that I have experienced is the caring nature of the people who work there. Everyone seems genuinely kind and caring toward the residents. The food is high quality rooms are clean and...
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.
Farmington Hills Inn offers affordable Assisted Living in a warm, pleasant and safe environment. We also have a 37 bed 'Reflections Unit' which provides specialized services for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia and other Memory loss disorders.Our professional staff includes a...
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Photo of American House Farmington Hills Senior Living
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She's involved in Pace and likes it very much. She's also happy with the meals served at American House. She's accepted that this is her final home. She likes her large room.
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 Westhaven Manor
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22 Floor plans available
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The apartment is a nice size, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. Whenever something needs to be repaired or addressed, maintenance responds quickly and sends someone out right away. I really...
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.
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 Provision Living at Fenton
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Our Mom lives at Storypoint. It’s a very nice place. She is extremely happy. The staff is very friendly and helpful to provide the best care for her. They keep her engaged in activities. I would recommend...
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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Photo of Summit Park Assisted Living Center
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We were extremely pleased with Summit Park. They took my mom after hospice was involved. She was only there for about a week. The staff went out of their way to make sure she was never alone while our family...
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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Photo of American House Westland Joy Senior Living
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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The staff was fantastic, from the administration all the way for the care that they gave Mom was just great and fantastic. I would recommend anybody. The place was very clean and we are happy with...
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.
Set in a beautifully wooded lot on Joy road just minutes from I-275, American House Westland Joy is situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland, Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton and Plymouth. We are also in close proximity to hospitals including, St....
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Photo of Vicinia Gardens Luxury Senior Living
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The staff is very polite and helpful. Facility is very clean, meal menu has good choices, apartments are spacious well designed in room washer and dryer are a big plus.
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Fenton is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private apartments including a private bathroom, living room and bedroom, your loved one will feel right at home. We provide 24-hour...
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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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Photo of American House Livonia Senior Living
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33 Floor plans available
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Staff is good..activities director is absolutely the best ever! Dining room staff is good.. there are always some things that need improvement but over all we are very happy with this faculty and I'm a picky...
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.
A relaxing, comfortable one-story community in the West-side suburbs that truly feels like home, American House Livonia is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Livonia, Plymouth, Northville, Farmington, Westland, and Garden City. We are also...
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Photo of Courtyard Manor of Howell
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staff were great. Atmosphere was homey. Family and friends were always welcome no matter whst time it was. When my Mum passed away they were so supportive to my family. Thank you
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellWhere you can minimize moves and age in place in a homelike setting. To provide a lifestyle that enhances the quality of life for each person. To create a secure living environment that encourages, enriches, and fulfills our residents lives.
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Photo of Park at Franklin
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[name removed] was amazing as the sales manager , [name removed] helped with all the work orders to get the apartment up to expectations, [name removed] is wonderful with her daily activities...so far so...
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 Park at Franklin has proudly served the elderly of Metro Detroit since 1978. Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with options. Park at...
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Photo of The Avalon of Auburn Hills
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My overall experience has been good. My wife is in the memory care unit. The caregivers seemed very caring and there is always one present for the residence. Overall cleanliness of the building is good but...
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.
Life flourishes at The Avalon of Auburn Hills. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, workshop, on-site theatre, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. The Avalon of Auburn Hills is where seniors can find the...
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The staff was very good and friendly. Took really good care of residents. Checked in on residents regularly. The food was always pretty good with varied menus. The rooms and dining room always seemed very...
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.
Conveniently located just off I-696 and Route 10 in Farmington Hills, Michigan, Fairmont Senior Living of Farmington Hills offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services tailored to the individual needs of each resident who calls our community home.Fairmont Senior Living offers a continuum of...
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Photo of University Senior Living
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Overall I was happy. We weren't there for long on hospice. I didn't have any chance to eval activities. When he could eat he liked the food. I felt the nursing/aids were mostly very caring. One in particular...
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.
University Living University Living is an assisted living community located in a beautiful area of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. With gorgeous walking paths and an even more beautiful courtyard, it is a wonderful place to live. There are benches outside for when those wish to have nice...
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Cost of independent living in Bell Oak, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bell Oak is $2,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gaines, MI with an average of $2,383 per month.

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

Bell Oak, MI
$2,720/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,513/mo
Independent Living
$2,720/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,690/mo
Studio
$3,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,224/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,892/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$2,720/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,646/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,513/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Bell Oak, MI:$2,720/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Bell Oak, MI:$5,646/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Bell Oak, MI:$6,513/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/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 average 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$2,894/mo$2,693/mo+7.4%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Bell Oak, MI
2024 average cost:$2,894/mo
2023 average cost:$2,693/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/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

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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Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.0
I chose Burcham Hills because I went and interviewed different places and this is the one that stood out to me. It seemed like they had more of an open door policy, people were mingling rather than sitting in their rooms and I liked that. I am in a smaller apartment and I am happy with it, they ...
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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
12.7%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.2%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
23%
9.9%
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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
43.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.8%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
47.9%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
15.2%
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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
62.1%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.1%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.1%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.5%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.1%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor and Hutcheson Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bell Oak, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 418 independent living facilities near Bell Oak, Michigan. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 73% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 73% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 73% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 21% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 51% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 45% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 57% 8. LanguagesList: American Sign Language and Spanish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor, and The Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Holiday Winter Village, Belmar Oakland, and Sunrise of Northville 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor, and The Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor, and Hutcheson Manor
The best independent living facilities near you in Bell Oak, Michigan are Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor and Hutcheson Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 73% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 73% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 73% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 21% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 51% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 45% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 57% 8. LanguagesList: American Sign Language and Spanish 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor, and The Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: Holiday Winter Village, Belmar Oakland, and Sunrise of Northville 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor, and The Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor, and Hutcheson Manor
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