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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
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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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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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.
Our ApartmentsSlidell Senior Residence and Taylor Lake Manor offer 153 one and two bedroom apartments to senior citizens  55 years and older.  Our apartments offer all appliances, carpeting, large closets, and large bathrooms. Our residents' rent includes heat, water, and...
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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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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.
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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.
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For about 21 months our mother had been a resident of Woodhaven. We have nothing but positive things to say about the facility and the wonderful staff who work there. Everyone is so kind, helpful and eager...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce Woodhaven Senior Community to you and your family. Woodhaven is a private, locally owned and operated senior residential community located in Flint Township. Overlooking expanded and preserved natural environment of water and wildlife, Woodhaven is...
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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.
Swank Home Assisted Living’s mission is to provide the highest quality of personalized care in a comfortable, family environment. We understand the concerns family members have about the safety of their loved ones. Our goal has always been to provide AFFORDABLE CARE. The Swank Home was...
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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.
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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.
Flint Heights Terrace is located in the heart of Flint, MI within Genesee County. Michigan has long been known as being the home of the big three automakers and many of the individuals in the area retired from one of those plants. Take a stroll through downtown Flint on the cobblestone streets...
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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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Court Street Village West is a senior living community situated in Flint, Michigan. Flint is the largest city and county seat of Genesee County and is most widely known for its ethnic diversity, its museums and its performing arts centers. History buffs enjoy exploring the Sloan Museum, which...
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: 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.
Caro Alpine South are senior apartments located in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, roughly fifteen miles from Lake Huron. Bracketed on the west by miles of farmland and on the east by the small city of Caro, residents enjoy a quiet, pollution free locale with beautiful clear skies day and night....
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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.
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.
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.
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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
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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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The Pines of Burton is the perfect setting for my mom. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and smells nice. She loves her apartment which we decorated with her own...
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.

Cost of independent living in Iva, MI

The average cost of senior living in Iva is $3,236 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frankenmuth, MI with an average of $2,896 per month.

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

Iva, MI
$3,236/mo
$3,260/mo

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

Iva, MI
$3,236/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,185/mo
Independent Living
$3,236/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,742/mo
Studio
$4,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,336/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,078/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,046/mo

Senior living costs in Iva 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: Iva, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIva, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,236/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,138/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,185/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Iva, MI:$3,236/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Iva, MI:$4,138/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Iva, MI:$4,185/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Iva, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Iva 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Iva, MI$2,567/mo$2,424/mo+5.9%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Iva, MI
2024 average cost:$2,567/mo
2023 average cost:$2,424/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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 Iva

Recent reviews for independent living in Iva

Meadows of Owosso

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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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Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI

5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.

Landings of Genesee Valley in Flint, MI

5.0
Landings offer spacious, clean, and quiet apartments. A variety of activities are offered but your privacy is respected. friendly. and helpful and there is a quick response time if you need assistance. Three nutritious meals served daily with good variety. A pleasant place to call home.

Iva independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iva independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iva, 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 Iva 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 Iva partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iva, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Iva 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 Iva communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iva, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iva 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 Iva offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iva, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
27.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Swanhaven Manor, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Iva, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 228 independent living facilities near Iva, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Iva, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of East Lansing. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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