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Liberty Square apartments, an elderly (or disabled of any age), community has been serving the residents of Linwood, Mi. since 1978, we have a professional management team that truly cares about the community and its residents.Linwood is located approx. 10 miles north of Bay City, Mi.-close to...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Bliss Park Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in Saginaw, MI. Saginaw, which is the seat of Saginaw County, is a small city that features a broad range of unique attractions. Visitors and residents of the area have the opportunity to explore its French-style castle that...
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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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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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The Pines of Burton is the perfect setting for my mom. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and smells nice. She loves her apartment which we decorated with her 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.
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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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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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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.
Our primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...
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Cost of independent living in Wickware, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wickware is $3,136 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minden City, MI with an average of $2,723 per month.

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

Wickware, MI
$3,136/mo
$3,039/mo
$2,937/mo

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

Wickware, MI
$3,136/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,350/mo
Independent Living
$3,136/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,828/mo
Studio
$4,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,101/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,813/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,619/mo

Senior living costs in Wickware 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: Wickware, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWickware, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,136/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,149/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,350/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wickware, MI:$3,136/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wickware, MI:$4,149/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wickware, MI:$4,350/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wickware, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wickware 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
Wickware, MI$2,685/mo$2,781/mo-3.5%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wickware, MI
2024 average cost:$2,685/mo
2023 average cost:$2,781/mo
Percent change:-3.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wickware

Recent reviews for independent living in Wickware

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

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5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI

5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.

Caremore of Metamora Assisted Living - Bolton Brook Manor

5.0
Bolton brooke caremore is an outstanind wonderful home for you love ones. There alot for them to do like bingo arts and crafts tv time outside time. My family enjoy it there and love nothing more than a great place like this. The staff there are outstanding and amazing their everything ive never ...
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Wickware independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wickware independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wickware, 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 Wickware 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 Wickware partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wickware, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wickware 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 Wickware communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wickware, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wickware 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 Wickware offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wickware, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.2%
47%
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Devonshire Retirement Village and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wickware, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 104 independent living facilities near Wickware, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wickware, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Devonshire Retirement Village and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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