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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Deer Creek, MI

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Photo of Quality Care of Howell
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9.2
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9.2
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Our brother [name removed] was a resident at Quality Care for the past year, until his recent passing. The owner, [name removed], the administration, health care aides, and support staff were genuinely...
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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22 Floor plans available
9.6
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34 reviews
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I arrived shortly before Thanksgiving and Christmas and every space reflected a holiday . It was obvious that the staff cares about the atmosphere presented and the different emotions it stirs up in the...
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.
Oakhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 55 years and older.As a resident of Oakhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment.Our Activities Coordinator has a wide variety of activities planned, including shopping,...
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8.8
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22 reviews
8.8
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22 reviews
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As my father in the last days/hours of life, they are the best people in the world. They are helpful and are there for us all.
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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44 Floor plans available
8.7
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16 reviews
8.7
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16 reviews
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Great staff and great programs offered at Provision Living at Fenton. The room sizes in memory care are appropriate for one person. They also have a large common area. I would recommend this facility...
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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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
5 star
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Serenity House is a place where you don't have to worry about your family member. They get very good care here. The house is modified so people in wheelchairs can get around. We didn't have time to look...
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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26 reviews
7.9
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26 reviews
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What we like the most about Lockwood of Fenton is we know that our loved one is safe there and we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far
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.
Welcome to Lockwood of Fenton - a luxury senior community with everything you need all in one place! Upscale amenities, a spectrum of services, and a premium location offer a fun and unique living experience for all to enjoy. The Lockwood Senior Living brand was established in 2002. Today, the...
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The room sizes are pretty small but that was good for my mom, small but adequate. The food is hit or miss some good some not so good. The staff has been really sweet. The director is hard to get a hold of,...
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.
Vicinia Gardens Intermediate Care is an early to mid-stage dementia care provider in Fenton, MI. Intermediate care is a specialized memory design that creates security and safety in a homelike setting. We offer a place for residents to maintain a healthy lifestyle by encouraging movement and...
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It's the people. VISTA SPRINGS HOWELL has a great committed team of employees that are all caregivers. My father receives attentive and proactive care. When he is smiling, I'm smiling, too. He frequently...
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.
The Cortland Howell, a member of the Priority Life Care family, is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community located in the charming city of Howell, Michigan. Designed to cater to a broad range of needs, The Cortland Howell offers both the freedom and support desired by those in...
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Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows
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.
With a town slogan that says, “Every day is an event!” it is easy to believe that there is something fun happening nearly every day in Howell, Michigan; especially at our campus! At The Willows at Howell, our residents can oftentimes be found participating in one of Howell’s many seasonal...
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
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.

Cost of independent living in Deer Creek, MI

The average cost of senior living in Deer Creek is $3,559 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamston, MI with an average of $3,209 per month.

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

Deer Creek, MI
$3,559/mo
$3,812/mo
$3,623/mo

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

Deer Creek, MI
$3,559/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,199/mo
Independent Living
$3,559/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,869/mo
Studio
$4,447/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,948/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Deer Creek over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Deer Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Deer Creek

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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The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI

5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
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American House Grand Blanc Senior Living

5.0
5 for all. My Uncle doesn't participate in very many of the activities. It's not his cup of tea. He likes his apartment and the staff. He has made friends but enjoys time alone. Overall, American House Grand Blanc has been a good experience.

Deer Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deer Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deer Creek, 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 Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deer Creek, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
72.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
63.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deer Creek, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deer Creek 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 Deer Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deer Creek, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
46.1%
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Brookdale Brighton, Independence Village of Brighton and Independence Village of Brighton Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Deer Creek, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Deer Creek, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Deer Creek, Michigan are Independence Village of Brighton Valley, Independence Village of White Lake and Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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