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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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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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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 had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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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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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: 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.
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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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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
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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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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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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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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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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Tent City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Tent City is $3,107 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

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

Tent City, MI
$3,107/mo
$2,096/mo
$3,129/mo

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

Tent City, MI
$3,107/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$2,430/mo
Independent Living
$3,107/mo

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

Studio
$4,347/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,582/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,638/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Tent City over time

Tent City, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Tent City

Recent reviews for independent living in Tent City

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

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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

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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.

August Haus in Gaylord, MI

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From the first phone call, to the move-in, through the past three months of my sister living at August Haus, the entire staff has been extremely helpful and supportive and thorough and inclusive. Could not have picked a better place for my sister! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the ...
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Tent City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tent City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tent City, 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 Tent City 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 Tent City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tent City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Tent City 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 Tent City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tent City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
6.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tent City 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 Tent City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Tent City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
18%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
18%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
6.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Independence Village of Traverse City, August Haus and Curry House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Tent City, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 76 independent living facilities near Tent City, Michigan. See the full list.

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