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They are friendly, they take care of your loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is not as enjoyed by my loved ones as some others would find it. When the call button is pushed they attend to your...
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.
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.
Bliss Park Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in Saginaw, MI. Saginaw, which is the seat of Saginaw County, is a small city that features a broad range of unique attractions. Visitors and residents of the area have the opportunity to explore its French-style castle that...
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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.
Situated in a lovely 11-acre setting, The Meadows of Auburn Hills offers affordable senior apartment living for seniors 55+. Each spacious one and two-bedroom apartment features a kitchen, roomy closets and air conditioning. A recreation program includes popular social events to share 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.
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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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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The staff and residents are friendly and the community is very clean. I wouldn't change anything because the community is fine the way it is. I am pleased with Riverwalk Meadows and I would recommend them.
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.
Riverwalk Meadows is nestled along Bay City’s Veteran’s park offering spectacular views of both the park and river. Designed with seniors in mind we are conveniently located just 2 blocks from Riverside Senior Center and are also close to shopping and medical facilities.Heat, water, sewer and...
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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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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, 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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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.
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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: 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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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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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.
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.
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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The staff and owners are like family...you can drop in any time and you have the feeling like your part of the family. The good is homemade and residents always get enough to eat. Torrey Pines is just...
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.
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.
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.
"IT'S TIME TO THINK ABOUT US" Spring in the air at South Colony and what a great time to make a move. For the first time in many years we have INSTANT availability and INSTANT Pre- Approval. South Colony is an award winning community with beautiful views and plenty of windows to allow the...
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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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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 Marlette, MI

The average cost of senior living in Marlette is $3,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,602 per month.

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

Marlette, MI
$3,470/mo
$3,508/mo
$2,944/mo

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

Marlette, MI
$3,470/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,388/mo
Independent Living
$3,470/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,870/mo
Studio
$4,810/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,177/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,418/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,724/mo

Senior living costs in Marlette 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: Marlette, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMarlette, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,470/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,106/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,388/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Marlette, MI:$3,470/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Marlette, MI:$4,106/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Marlette, MI:$4,388/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Marlette, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Marlette 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.

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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Marlette, MI$2,714/mo$2,769/mo-2.0%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Marlette, MI
2024 average cost:$2,714/mo
2023 average cost:$2,769/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Marlette

Recent reviews for independent living in Marlette

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Blossom Ridge in Oakland Charter Township, MI

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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The Meadows of Anchor Bay in New Baltimore, MI

4.9
My experience went very well at The Meadows of Anchor Bay. All of the staff was friendly and very helpful with what was needed to apply. The tenants living there and their positive comments about the Meadows was an extremely big factor in us making our decision. Mom likes her unit and is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Residents across multiple communities, such as Lockwood of Waterford, Independence Village of Saginaw, and Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care, consistently praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff. They describe the staff as going above and beyond to ensure res ...
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Variety of social activities. Communities like Independence Village of Saginaw, Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, and Holiday Winter Village offer residents a range of engaging activities, from games and trivia nights to outings and seasonal events. Many residents enjoy the opportunity to connect with their peers and build ...
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Well-appointed living spaces. Reviews from various communities, including All Seasons Rochester Hills, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), and Elmhaven Manor, highlight the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces. Residents appreciate the privacy and peace of mind that comes with having a well-maintained ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Throughout the reviews, meal quality emerges as a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their living experience. Communities such as Independence Village of Waterford, StoryPoint Chesterfield, and Rosehaven Manor are commended for their thoughtfully prepared and appetizing mea ...
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Extensive care services. Residents of communities like Villa Bella of Clinton Township, Holiday Blue Water Lodge, and Lockwood of Waterford express gratitude for the comprehensive care services, including assistance with daily activities, medication management, and support from medical professionals. This peace of ...
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Stimulating and educational programs. Several communities, including Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland, and All Seasons Rochester Hills, have earned praise for their commitment to providing intellectually stimulating activities, such as lectures, workshops, and classes. These programs cater to di ...
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Marlette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marlette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marlette, 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 Marlette 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 Marlette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marlette, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Marlette 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 Marlette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marlette, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marlette 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 Marlette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marlette, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
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The Heartlands, Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Marlette, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 283 independent living facilities near Marlette, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Marlette, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Devonshire Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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