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The cost of independent living in Dryden is about $7,857 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 25 options. Read 457 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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I am really pleased with my parents' choice to live at Independence Village of Oxford for the past three years. Their apartment along with the common areas are always clean and well-maintained, providing a...
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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 Oxford (Waterstone)! 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 and enhanced living. Throughout each service...
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Both of my in-laws were residents of Devonshire independent living facility. They enjoyed activities such as kickball, exercising and bingo. We felt they were safe and well taken care of. A generous...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Devonshire Retirement Village! 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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The staff really care about the residents. When mom got very ill the hospital said the assisted living would not take her back. She had a trach and hospice. The woman in charge said to me: she is family....
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.
Serene Gardens of Imlay City is an inviting senior living community in Imlay City, Michigan. Imlay City offers a small-town environment while also having proximity to Detroit, Port Huron, Flint, and Canada. Serene Gardens of Imlay City is in a quiet, rural area surrounded by lush trees, vast...
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Super friendly staff. Smaller facility 20 room assisted and 20 on memory care. Very clean, great staff to resident ratio. Pricing is great flat rate do not uncharge for anything like other facilities. Mom...
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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Washington Place!The living spaces of Vista Springs Washington Place are filled with the warmth and peace of staff and residents who truly care. Our care services include independent and assisted living, as well as memory care, all within a community that is Full of...
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We are thrilled with the care that our mother has received at Volante of Lake Orion. We trusted the leadership team immediately and have not been disappointed. The building is very nice and clean but the...
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.
Discover a vibrant senior living community that puts you first!Experience independence and empowerment in an engaging social environment where we prioritize a person-centered approach and offer a wealth of amenities. Visit us now and take the first step towards the enriching and fulfilling...
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This has been a very good experience for me here. All the residents are friendly that I have met. I like the community very much. There are activities offered daily for the residents to participate...
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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 only complaint my Dad has is the kitchen. Not enough staff & some if the food tastes horrible. That being said he is 87 years old, and I did explain to him that everything can be over seasoned. Other...
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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 Maple Vista, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and support when they need it.Our affordable, cozy Independent Living apartments provide the ultimate in convenience and individualized services within a warm and friendly environment. Residents can...
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The reason I like it is it's close to me, so it doesn't take me long to go see my mom. They have open hours where I can come in and visit her, and I can visit her as often as I want to, which I like. The...
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.
Campbell Personal Care Home is a senior care home located in the picturesque village of Leonard in Oakland county of Michigan. The rural area of this group home setting is simply littered with sparkling clean fresh water lakes, lush parks and forests, and recreation areas like the Copper Hills...
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This is a well managed facility. Residents are safe, secure and comfortable + they are able to enjoy many activities, and quite a few includes the family. Super staff is pretty much on the top of every...
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.
With an ambiance straight from the pages of a storybook, Romeo, Michigan is the perfect place for residents of Orchard Grove Health Campus to continue writing their own stories. Whether they fill their pages with days spent exploring locally-owned orchards and preserved Victorian homes, or...
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Bolingbrook Manor is a very well clean Place great place good meals some people just get upset when their loved ones get evictions for the third time and the new owner is very professional and knows her...
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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My mother was diagnosed with dementia. The staff there treated her with compassion, kindness and attentive to her care. Great pricing for what the need is. Would refer to everyone if you are in this...
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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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Maintenance issues are addressed fairly quickly. Meal options are expensive and limited to one meal a day. While we don’t participate in the meal options, I’m told the current cook does a very good job. The...
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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 Ivy Terrace, we provide a community where you can build rich connections, and experience the independence to be yourself while living life to its full potential.Designed with your comfort in mind, our accommodating private senior apartment living offers you the freedom to enjoy all of the...
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Very clean pleasant atmosphere. Warm, friendly & experienced staff. A good feeling to know mom is safe while treated with dignity & special elder care.
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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Lapeer, Michigan! Stonegate Health Campus is proud to serve the residents of a vibrant town known for its friendly people. Conveniently located near plenty of places to dine, shop, and explore, our residents have many opportunities to enjoy Lapeer. For...
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Extremely friendly staff team! Activities are fun and entertaining centered around involving all! Feels like a home instead of a facility Great value
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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What we like the most about The Orchards at Armada Village is the staff. The staff team is caring, the facility itself is nice and it is in a nice location. We would recommend this community based on the...
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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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Heritage Place is a section 8 202 community located in downtown Lake Orion. Resident’s portion of the monthly rent is determined on the ability to pay but will not be more than 30% or their annual income.
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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Cost of independent living in Dryden, MI
The average cost of senior living in Dryden is $7,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Columbiaville, MI with an average of $2,935 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dryden, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dryden, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Dryden, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Dryden
Recent reviews for independent living in Dryden
Flourish Collection at Rochester in Oakland Charter Township, MI
5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI
5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
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The Bradford Senior Living in Bloomfield, MI
5.0
Ive been at Sunrise for almost a year due to an emergency medical issue. I was forced to down size and sell my home, but Sunrise is a beautiful place and has met all my needs. The people are nice and educated in the area they work, it has exceed my needs.. There are many activities to ...
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Dryden independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dryden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dryden, 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 Dryden 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 Dryden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dryden, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dryden 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 Dryden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dryden, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
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Room service
Room service
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37.1%
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dryden 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 Dryden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.9%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.4%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
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32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Devonshire Retirement Village and The Bradford Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dryden, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 25 independent living facilities near Dryden, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dryden, Michigan are Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Devonshire Retirement Village and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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