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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Leelanau County, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Leelanau County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Leelanau County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 45 independent living facilities in Leelanau County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Traverse City, Elk Rapids and Lake Leelanau.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Traverse City, Elk Rapids and Lake Leelanau.
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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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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Leelanau County, MI
The average cost of senior living in Leelanau County is $3,603 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beulah, MI with an average of $3,279 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leelanau County, MI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leelanau County, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leelanau County vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Leelanau County, MI by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Leelanau County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Leelanau County
Recent reviews for independent living in Leelanau County
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.
The Brook of Boyne City
4.9
I was extremely nervous about moving my parent into the Boyne City facility from reading the reviews. My Mother has been there for three months now and absolutely loves it!!! They are under new management and are fully staffed with staff that's extremely caring and passionate about caregiving!! ...
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Leelanau County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leelanau County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leelanau County, 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 Leelanau County 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 Leelanau County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leelanau County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Leelanau County 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 Leelanau County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leelanau County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leelanau County 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 Leelanau County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Traverse City, American House Charlevoix Senior Living and Northport Highlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leelanau County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near Leelanau County, Michigan. See the full list.
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