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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....
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
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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, 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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are 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
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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 Sharon, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sharon is $3,273 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

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

Sharon, MI
$3,273/mo
$3,251/mo
$3,473/mo

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

Sharon, MI
$3,273/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$2,755/mo
Independent Living
$3,273/mo

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

Studio
$4,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,770/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,458/mo

Senior living costs in Sharon 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: Sharon, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSharon, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,273/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$2,753/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$2,755/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sharon, MI:$3,273/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sharon, MI:$2,753/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sharon, MI:$2,755/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sharon, MI, over time

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

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

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sharon, MI$3,483/mo$3,538/mo-1.6%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Sharon, MI
2024 average cost:$3,483/mo
2023 average cost:$3,538/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sharon

Recent reviews for independent living in Sharon

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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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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Sharon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sharon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sharon, 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 Sharon 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 Sharon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sharon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sharon 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 Sharon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sharon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sharon 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 Sharon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sharon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
19.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
22.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

August Haus, Independence Village of Traverse City and Northport Highlands are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sharon, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 72 independent living facilities near Sharon, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sharon, Michigan is Independence Village of Traverse City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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