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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.
The Apartments of AuSable Valley CommunityThe Apartments of AuSable Valley is a senior housing community located in picturesque Fairview, Oscoda County, MI. Our community is nestled in a small neighborhood, with easy access to a small walking path directly to the lovely greenery of Township Park,...
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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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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: 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.
Hillman's Haven is and Assisted Living Facility located in beautiful downtown Hillman. Our facility is an Adult Foster Care Facility licensed by the State of Michigan. Hillman's Haven was built in 2004 by Charles (Chas) & Carol Otto. There are 20 private apartments with private bathroom (with...
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Cost of independent living in Lakes Of The North, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lakes Of The North is $3,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

Independent living costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, vs. nearby cities

Lakes Of The North, MI
$3,340/mo
$3,839/mo
$3,290/mo

Independent living costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, vs. state and national averages

Lakes Of The North, MI
$3,340/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,416/mo
Independent Living
$3,340/mo

Independent living costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,592/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,444/mo

Senior living costs in Lakes Of The North 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: Lakes Of The North, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakes Of The North, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,340/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,358/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,416/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lakes Of The North, MI:$3,340/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lakes Of The North, MI:$3,358/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lakes Of The North, MI:$3,416/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lakes Of The North, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lakes Of The North 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
Lakes Of The North, MI$3,423/mo$3,454/mo-0.9%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Lakes Of The North, MI
2024 average cost:$3,423/mo
2023 average cost:$3,454/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lakes Of The North

Recent reviews for independent living in Lakes Of The North

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI

4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.

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.

Lakes Of The North independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakes Of The North independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakes Of The North, 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 Lakes Of The North 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 Lakes Of The North partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakes Of The North, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakes Of The North 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 Lakes Of The North communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakes Of The North, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakes Of The North 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 Lakes Of The North offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.6%
47%
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