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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sugar Rapids, MI

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The staff and residents are friendly and the community is very clean. I wouldn't change anything because the community is fine the way it is. I am pleased with Riverwalk Meadows and I would recommend them.
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.
Riverwalk Meadows is nestled along Bay City’s Veteran’s park offering spectacular views of both the park and river. Designed with seniors in mind we are conveniently located just 2 blocks from Riverside Senior Center and are also close to shopping and medical facilities.Heat, water, sewer 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.
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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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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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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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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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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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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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,...
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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.
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.
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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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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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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 Sugar Rapids, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sugar Rapids is $3,357 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

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

Sugar Rapids, MI
$3,357/mo
$3,272/mo
$3,780/mo

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

Sugar Rapids, MI
$3,357/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$3,836/mo
Independent Living
$3,357/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,985/mo
Studio
$4,522/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,538/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,619/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,046/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sugar Rapids over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sugar Rapids

Recent reviews for independent living in Sugar Rapids

Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home in Bay City, MI

5.0
The staff is great and caring at Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home. My mom loves the food. She said it is very tasty and they are accommodating to her special requests. She is lactose intolerant. [Name removed], the manager, is always available and great to work with. My mother has never complained ...
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Sugar Rapids independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sugar Rapids independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sugar Rapids, 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 Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sugar Rapids 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 Sugar Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sugar Rapids, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.5%
46.1%
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There are 112 independent living facilities near Sugar Rapids, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sugar Rapids, Michigan are Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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