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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.
Country Village Apartments is an affordable senior, 55 and over housing community, located in the small, beautiful village of Roscommon, Roscommon County, MI. The community is located very close to Higgens Lake and Houghton Lake, offering beautiful views within walking distance, making this a...
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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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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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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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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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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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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
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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 Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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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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Cost of independent living in Mc Kinley, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kinley is $3,083 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,126 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mc Kinley, MI vs. nearby cities

Mc Kinley, MI
$3,083/mo
$2,227/mo
$3,295/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mc Kinley, MI vs. the state and national average

Mc Kinley, MI
$3,083/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mc Kinley vs. other types of senior living

$3,305/mo
Independent Living
$3,083/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mc Kinley, MI by room type

Studio
$4,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,586/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,350/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Kinley

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Kinley

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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August Haus in Gaylord, MI

5.0
From the first phone call, to the move-in, through the past three months of my sister living at August Haus, the entire staff has been extremely helpful and supportive and thorough and inclusive. Could not have picked a better place for my sister! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the ...
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI

4.8
Overall this has been a good move for my Mom. I feel comfortable she is being taken care of. Timing of her med has been a bit challenging but I have found staff to be cooperative once they understand why every four hours, not an hour either way of four. Overall very happy.

Mc Kinley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kinley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kinley, 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 Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Room service
Room service
11.8%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
11.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
14.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
2.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.7%
46.1%
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August Haus, Oscoda Fields and Aspen Ridge Retirement Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mc Kinley, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 34 independent living facilities near Mc Kinley, Michigan. See the full list.

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