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I was impressed with the rooms and how homey it seems !!! Clean and how they serve meals also I liked. But the overall design of the community feel is great. To improve ... apparently my sister found some 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.
At Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that...
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I rate White Lake Assisted Living 5 stars. My husband was a resident in the Memory Unit for the last 6 months of his life and I truly cannot think there are any better care options that could have eased our...
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.
Welcome to White Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Whitehall, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted...
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Overall I would say 4 stars. At times his room was smelly and not very clean. It has improved some. His hygiene is improving lately but I have to ask for some of his care.
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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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I would rate Village Manor a 5. My Mom received excellent care from the staff and enjoyed the weekly music events. They worked to comply with her eating preferences. Her room was cleaned and laundry done in...
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.
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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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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.
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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
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.
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.
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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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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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My mother lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
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This assisted living facility is top notch. Truly a "home" with a lot of amenities.
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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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.
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 Hamlin Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Hamlin Lake is $3,529 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montague, MI with an average of $3,025 per month.

Independent living costs in Hamlin Lake, MI, vs. nearby cities

Hamlin Lake, MI
$3,529/mo
$3,416/mo

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

Hamlin Lake, MI
$3,529/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Hamlin Lake, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,026/mo
Independent Living
$3,529/mo

Independent living costs in Hamlin Lake, MI, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$2,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,300/mo

Senior living costs in Hamlin Lake 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: Hamlin Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHamlin Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,529/mo$3,625/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$3,862/mo$4,172/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,026/mo$4,535/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Hamlin Lake, MI:$3,529/mo
Michigan:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Hamlin Lake, MI:$3,862/mo
Michigan:$4,172/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Hamlin Lake, MI:$4,026/mo
Michigan:$4,535/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hamlin Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Hamlin Lake

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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Reed City Fields

4.0
The staff is very helpful and considerate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Village Manor of Ludington

5.0
Waiting list always. Willingness to work with my mom to tweak her apartment for her exact needs. Apartments and amenities are excellent. My mom is in the new wing and her place is super nice.

Hamlin Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamlin Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamlin Lake, 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 Hamlin Lake 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 Hamlin Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamlin Lake, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamlin Lake 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 Hamlin Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamlin Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamlin Lake 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 Hamlin Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamlin Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
32.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.9%
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