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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wheeler, MI

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zipAveragecost: $3,597

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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.
Photo of Barton Woods Assisted Living
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.
Photo of K And K Quality Care
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
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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, 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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Cost of independent living in Wheeler, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wheeler is $3,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $2,870 per month.

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

Wheeler, MI
$3,597/mo
$3,260/mo

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

Wheeler, MI
$3,597/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,277/mo
Independent Living
$3,597/mo

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

Studio
$5,279/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,519/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,330/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,769/mo

Senior living costs in Wheeler 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: Wheeler, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWheeler, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,597/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,219/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,277/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wheeler, MI:$3,597/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wheeler, MI:$4,219/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wheeler, MI:$4,277/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wheeler, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wheeler 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wheeler, MI$1,798/mo$1,449/mo+24.1%
Michigan$2,673/mo$2,607/mo+2.5%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Wheeler, MI
2024 average cost:$1,798/mo
2023 average cost:$1,449/mo
Percent change:+24.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,673/mo
2023 average cost:$2,607/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Wheeler

Recent reviews for independent living in Wheeler

Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.5
My mother lived in the memory care unit here and we had a great overall experience with them. I was a little concerned with the level of attentiveness of the staff at times. For example, she needs someone to provide water/drinks for her and give her the initiative to drink it, otherwise she will ...
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Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Edgewood Assisted Living Center in Saginaw, MI

5.0
My mother lived at Edgewood for 2 1/2 years. The staff was extremely caring. The dining room had very good food and would accommodate when she didn't care for offerings. (she didn't like seafood). They often had special events for holidays for family to be included. They had activities from ...
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Wheeler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeler, 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeler, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeler 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 Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheeler, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeler 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 Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeler, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.3%
47%
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