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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sparr, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Sparr 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 Sparr. 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 39 independent living facilities in Sparr, 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 Gaylord, Boyne City and Frederic.
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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.
The Apartments of AuSable Valley CommunityThe Apartments of AuSable Valley is a senior housing community located in picturesque Fairview, Oscoda County, MI. Our community is nestled in a small neighborhood, with easy access to a small walking path directly to the lovely greenery of Township Park,...
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.
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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
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...
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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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Cost of independent living in Sparr, MI
The average cost of senior living in Sparr is $3,203 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sparr, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sparr, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Sparr
Recent reviews for independent living in Sparr
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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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI
4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.
American House Petoskey Senior Living
5.0
This community is much better than others I've lived in. Staff did great during the pandemic, I felt safe. I would recommend this community to anyone who is looking. I enjoy the dining, social activities, and fireplace.
Sparr independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sparr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sparr, 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 Sparr 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 Sparr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sparr, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sparr 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 Sparr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sparr, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sparr 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 Sparr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sparr, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Village of Petoskey, American House Charlevoix Senior Living and August Haus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sparr, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 39 independent living facilities near Sparr, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Sparr, Michigan is Independence Village of Petoskey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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