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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Port Austin, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Port Austin 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 Port Austin. 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 31 independent living facilities in Port Austin, 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 Bad Axe, Caseville and Pigeon.
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Port Austin, MI
The average cost of senior living in Port Austin is $3,262 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minden City, MI with an average of $2,723 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Port Austin, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Port Austin, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Port Austin
Recent reviews for independent living in Port Austin
Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bad Axe, MI
5.0
This is by far the best community The care is top notch. The events. are plenty & so much fern. The most active community I have seen the most caring. And most important is that my mom is thriing.
Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Sandusky, MI
5.0
The entire staff at Stonegate is fabulous. The administrator, wellness director, care staff, cooks maintenance are outstanding. I've seen them go above and beyond to provide a loving family like environment.
Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care in Caro, MI
5.0
I am very happy here. The activities and outings are my favorite part. I like that I have a big room that seels like an apartment and have room for my visitors to be comfortable sitting with me.
Port Austin independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Austin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Austin, 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 Port Austin 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 Port Austin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Austin, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Austin 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 Port Austin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Austin, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Austin 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 Port Austin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Austin, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Austin, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 31 independent living facilities near Port Austin, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Port Austin, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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