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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilbert, MI

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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Here at Horizon Senior Living II, we try to make the living experience as much like home as possible. From our caring staff of nurses and assistants to the decorations on the walls, as soon as you walk through the doors, you will get a sense of warmth. We are an elderly care facility that...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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....
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Cost of independent living in Gilbert, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gilbert is $2,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manton, MI with an average of $2,730 per month.

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

Gilbert, MI
$2,730/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,055/mo
Independent Living
$2,730/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,940/mo

Senior living costs in Gilbert 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: Gilbert, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilbert, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,730/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,324/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,055/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Gilbert, MI:$2,730/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Gilbert, MI:$4,324/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Gilbert, MI:$5,055/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilbert

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilbert

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Gilbert independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilbert independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gilbert, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
34%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilbert 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 Gilbert communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gilbert, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
41.6%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilbert 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 Gilbert offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gilbert, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
48.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.1%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.5%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.6%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
29.5%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.8%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.2%
40.8%
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Independence Village of Traverse City, Curry House and Reed City Fields are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilbert, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 55 independent living facilities near Gilbert, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Gilbert, Michigan is Independence Village of Traverse City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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