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5 Best Independent Living Communities in Balsam, MI
The cost of independent living in Balsam is about $3,479 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 5 options. Read 7 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Crystal Falls, Iron River and Channing.
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From our understanding this community is kept pretty clean, however we have not been able to visit in awhile due to COVID. Our first impression of this community was we thought it was a beautiful facility,...
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.
Milestone Senior Living creates a living environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each tenant. Milestone Senior Living Apartments is a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone has a highly trained staff available to meet...
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.
A quiet, scenic setting close to Lake Bancroft on the edge of the city of Ishpeming, Canda Manor offers balconies on a large number of apartment homes with laundry services in each building, a playground, picnic areas with grills and off-street parking with plug-ins to make winter less of a...
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
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Balsam, MI
The average cost of senior living in Balsam is $3,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingsford, MI with an average of $1,975 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Balsam, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Balsam, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Balsam vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Balsam
Recent reviews for independent living in Balsam
Milestone Senior Living Eagle River
5.0
The facility is a dream come true. My father moved in here in March and is very content here. The staff is super. They are caring, knowledgeable, respectful, honest,friendly and much more...If I have a question about any concern, someone is always there to answer it.
Balsam independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balsam independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balsam, 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 Balsam 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 Balsam partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balsam, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Balsam 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 Balsam communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Balsam, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balsam 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 Balsam offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Balsam, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
44.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Milestone Senior Living Eagle River, Canda Manor and Woodland Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Balsam, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 5 independent living facilities near Balsam, Michigan. See the full list.
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