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I came to slay at Meadow Lane for a couple months to re-comp after an illness. I can't describe. The comfort and peace I've experience! My apartment is quiet, I sleep well and the best part is being treated...
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.
Meadow Lane, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Bad Axe, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...
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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.
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.
Welcome to Stonegate Village, a Leisure Living Community in Sandusky, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...
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It's as close to home that you can get. I am very satisfied being here, even though it's not home. I like that I can still drive and come and go as I want to.
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.
At Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...
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The staff is friendly, helpful and patient. We have a one bedroom apartment and it is very large. We highly recommend Blue Water Lodge for retirement living.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Holiday Retirement is the oldest and largest independent senior living company in the country. For almost 50 years we have been helping older people live better. Blue Water Lodge has been in the Port Huron area for almost 20 years
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The staff here are all wonderful. They truly care about the residents. The meals are very satisfying. I would recommend this facility to anyone that is looking for a family oriented place to bring their...
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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The staff has been very kind and caring toward my mother and have made us feel comfortable approaching them with any questions/ concerns that we might have. The facility is bright and warm and her apartment...
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.
Northwood Meadows is situated on over 18 acres of scenic rolling hills in Cass City and offers a variety of conveniences including a modern hospital, doctor offices, renal dialysis center, MRI center, dental offices, ophthalmology and optometry care.  Please call us for a personal tour...
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The friendliness of the staff members, and the overall experience gets a 5+. Bay View Gardens is a wonderful small town atmosphere. EVERYONE is soooo friendly and helpful. I really couldn't have placed Mom...
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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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The Heartlands is a gorgeous community! The Independent Living Villas are so spacious and accessible. It's great that the main building is close and offers amenties to the residents (fitness center, daily...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Heartlands Marlette Senior Living is a new senior living community located in the heart of the Thumb. Through our partnership with Marlette Regional Hospital, The Heartlands is proud to provide leading care and on-site clinical services, while being just seconds away from Emergency Services....
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My mom has lived at Lake Huron Woods for almost 3 years and she loves it here. She loves the activities, the food and the staff. Everyone is so thoughtful and caring. She says it is like living on a...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Lake Huron Woods is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those 55 and better located in a beautifully wooded setting off Lake Shore Drive, just minutes north of downtown Port Huron. Lake Huron Woods offers luxurious one bedroom apartments, spacious two bedroom apartments and...
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Oh, so much nicer, cleaner, friendlier, and caring than previous nursing home experiences this last 6 months. They had 5 stars but can't imagine where they got them. Barss is the very best and my husband...
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.
Barss Residential in Fort Gratiot, Michigan provides assisted living residents with enjoyable lifestyles, safe housing, and services in lovely surroundings combined with outstanding amenities, activity programs, and caring staff. Here at Barss Residential we customize our care specifically for...
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I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. They have activities like field trips, work outs, cards, music, and games. They are accommodating and quick to answer. The tour was good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Three levels of care, under one roof!We'll take care of the maintenance, cooking, social events and more, so you can love life at our senior living community. You'll gain lasting memories, fellowship and friendships -- which are priceless.Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory CareYou...
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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.
Harbor House offers affordable, senior housing in Harbor Beach, Michigan. They have 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans available. This is senior (62 years of age or older) affordable housing; income limit restrictions apply.Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Military service and comradery are unique. They are experiences that no one aside from those that served can appreciate. We, at Fiddler's Green, understand that. So we have created a safe, familiar and comfortable haven for our Veterans. Fiddler's Green has an exclusive atmosphere familiar to any...
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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: 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.
Caro Alpine South are senior apartments located in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, roughly fifteen miles from Lake Huron. Bracketed on the west by miles of farmland and on the east by the small city of Caro, residents enjoy a quiet, pollution free locale with beautiful clear skies day and night....
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ruth, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ruth is $3,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,602 per month.

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

Ruth, MI
$3,089/mo

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

Ruth, MI
$3,089/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,228/mo
Independent Living
$3,089/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,010/mo
Studio
$4,370/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,220/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,064/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ruth over time

Ruth, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Ruth

Recent reviews for independent living in Ruth

Mercy Village in Fort Gratiot Twp, MI

4.8
I would highly recommend this community for you or your loved one. They have activities like field trips, work outs, cards, music, and games. They are accommodating and quick to answer. The tour was good and they gave me all of the information that we needed.

Vassar Comfort Care

5.0
Great facility. Very clean, and homey atmosphere. Every employee is very friendly and attentive to both the residents and visitors. This building feels like home even though you are not at home. Great place for your loved ones.

Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care in Sandusky, MI

5.0
Mom was a part time resident during the winter, moving home after that. My visits with mom at Stonegate Village was uplifting. The staff is friendly, the food is very good, and fun activities!

Ruth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ruth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ruth, 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 Ruth 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 Ruth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ruth, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Ruth 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 Ruth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ruth, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ruth 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 Ruth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ruth, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.2%
46.1%
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There are 30 independent living facilities near Ruth, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ruth, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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