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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
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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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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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
6.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
33.4%
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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
18.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.2%
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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
25%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.6%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Traverse City, Northport Highlands and American House Charlevoix Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leelanau County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Leelanau County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Leelanau County, Michigan is Independence Village of Traverse City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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