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The cost of independent living in Donahue Beach is about $3,508 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 24 options. Read 155 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.

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Bayfield has been a perfect place for my dad. He unfortunately is unable to go back to his home. Bayfield has made him feel welcome and part of their family there. The staff is wonderful. They always are...
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.
Welcome to Bayfield Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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The small size of this assisted living gives it such a cozy and safe feeling for my mother. We toured many other communities, but the quaint feeling of this center has proven to be the right choice. The...
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.
Symphony Tri-Cities Assisted Living Your Door to A New BeginningThe Leighton House Assisted Living Inns are designed for guests who desire some help to make daily life easier. Care plans are individualized for the needs of each guest. The philosophy is to allow people to continue to have private...
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Big facility with lots to do from the look of it. Happy to see that the activities director is active on a daily basis with all the residents and the food smelled great during my visit. Housekeepers and...
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.
Bay City Comfort Care is a state-of-the-art facility located on Shrestha Drive sprawling over 38,000 square feet of immaculately designed space. Designed to feel like a luxury resort, with a floor plan that encourages community interactions, you’ll fit right in. Our state-of-the-art facility is...
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55 Floor plans available
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It was extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly- most of them were exceptional and went out of their way to help in any way we needed. Meals were well prepared, and they were always willing to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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My friend is an extremely picky eater and they make sure she has something she likes and if she isn't in the mood to go to the dining room they bring it to her apartment. The facility is always well kept and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Midland! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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9.8
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We were attracted to them because of the friendliness of the other residents when we went there for the visit and the food was excellent when we went there to visit. I would happily recommend to anyone and...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Saginaw! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult and independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive...
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Mom is getting great care. Staff is friendly and manager as well as nurse is very engaging and really do care. Mom’s only complaint is that she doesn’t like the food. She is a picky eater so I am sure it is...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and participating in...
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The women there are very sweet. From the staff to the other residents. They were very welcoming to my grandma. It was also very well kept. There is a nice patio outside of her bedroom. As well as one in the...
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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11 Floor plan available
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What Brookdale Bay could improve on would be definitely the medical assistants/aides...very helpful and friendly! Also (I called them chef) the cooks...always different foods/desserts and cheerful
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.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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The community is quick to address any issues, my loved one is 97 and loves it here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
Pineview Apartments is a comfortable senior housing and secure 55+ residence located in the friendly city of Essexville, Bay County, Michigan. Boasting a wonderful sense of community and fabulous amenities, Pineview Apartments is the perfect place to call home. Essexville is a small but active...
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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.
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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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.
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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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
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.
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
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Donahue Beach, MI

The average cost of senior living in Donahue Beach is $3,508 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sterling, MI with an average of $2,539 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donahue Beach, MI vs. nearby cities

Donahue Beach, MI
$3,508/mo
$3,538/mo

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

Donahue Beach, MI
$3,508/mo
U.S. national average
$4,133/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donahue Beach vs. other types of senior living

$4,382/mo
Independent Living
$3,508/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Donahue Beach, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,086/mo
Studio
$4,634/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,720/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,670/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Donahue Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in Donahue Beach

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.

Brookdale Midland

5.0
We chose Brookdale Midland because the staff that worked there all had nursing experience. They are all very knowledgeable and know things about my dad and what his likes and dislikes are.

Brookdale Bay City

4.0
I would recommend to other families. They are very knowledgeable and experienced. We picked this community, because my brother recommended it.

Donahue Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donahue Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donahue Beach, 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 Donahue Beach 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 Donahue Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donahue Beach, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Donahue Beach 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 Donahue Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donahue Beach, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.1%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donahue Beach 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 Donahue Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donahue Beach, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
15.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
46.6%
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There are 24 independent living facilities near Donahue Beach, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Donahue Beach, Michigan are Independence Village of Midland, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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