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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Donken, MI
The cost of independent living in Donken is about $4,100 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 4 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 Houghton, Baraga and Hancock.
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We have been very happy with the care our aunt has received at Gardenview Memory Care. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and work very hard to maintain an open line of communication with our family. 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.
Situated in “Copper Country” on beautiful acreage with wooded views, walking trails and gardens, Gardenview is a modern senior living community located near Aspirus Hospital and Portage Hospital as well as downtown Calumet and Calumet Theatre. Wake up every day in a safe, intentionally designed...
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: 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.
Fresh air, clear skies, the beauty of seasonal changes, and a small town atmosphere. What a wonderful place to live. Houghton, Michigan, ranked “10th” in the Men’s Journal March 2002 as one of the “ Best Places to Live” in the United States, is such a place. Houghton has the above features and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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 Donken, MI
The average cost of senior living in Donken is $4,100 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baraga, MI with an average of $3,309 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donken, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donken, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donken vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Donken, MI by room type
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Donken independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donken independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donken, 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 Donken 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 Donken partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donken, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Donken 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 Donken communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donken, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donken 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 Donken offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donken, MINational
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gardenview, Omega House and The Bluffs Senior Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Donken, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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