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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Gladwin, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gladwin is $3,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

Independent living costs in Gladwin, MI, vs. nearby cities

Gladwin, MI
$3,272/mo
$3,780/mo
$3,066/mo

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

Gladwin, MI
$3,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,795/mo
Independent Living
$3,272/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,023/mo
Studio
$4,565/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,542/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,421/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,046/mo

Senior living costs in Gladwin 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: Gladwin, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGladwin, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,272/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,724/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,795/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gladwin, MI:$3,272/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gladwin, MI:$3,724/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gladwin, MI:$3,795/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gladwin, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gladwin 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 Gladwin, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gladwin 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
Gladwin, MI$2,088/mo$2,087/mo+0.0%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gladwin, MI
2024 average cost:$2,088/mo
2023 average cost:$2,087/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Gladwin

Recent reviews for independent living in Gladwin

Margaret's Meadows in Remus, MI

4.2
What we like the most about the Margaret's Meadows community is the staff, they really care about their patients. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.5
My mother lived in the memory care unit here and we had a great overall experience with them. I was a little concerned with the level of attentiveness of the staff at times. For example, she needs someone to provide water/drinks for her and give her the initiative to drink it, otherwise she will ...
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Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Gladwin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gladwin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gladwin, 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 Gladwin 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 Gladwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gladwin, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gladwin 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 Gladwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gladwin, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gladwin 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 Gladwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gladwin, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
47%
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