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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hetherton, MI

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The cost of independent living in Hetherton is about $3,212 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 44 options. Read 337 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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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.
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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.
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Perry Farm Village and Hillside of Harbor Springs are models for elder care and housing. They have caring professional staffs that take an interest in the well-being of each resident. If you live there,...
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.
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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: 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: 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.
Turning Brook is located in Alpena, Michigan. We offer retirement living at its finest. Our goal is to provide retirees with a comfortable home where they can have on-site help, but they are able to keep their independence. The ôTown Squareö is the walkway between apartments. The walkway has...
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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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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.
Country Village Apartments is an affordable senior, 55 and over housing community, located in the small, beautiful village of Roscommon, Roscommon County, MI. The community is located very close to Higgens Lake and Houghton Lake, offering beautiful views within walking distance, making this a...
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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.
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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.
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My Mother has lived at Pineview for close to 2 years, and it has been absolutely wonderful for her! The staff truly feel like family, and they do so much more than care for the residents. The people that...
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.

Cost of independent living in Hetherton, MI

The average cost of senior living in Hetherton is $3,212 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

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

Hetherton, MI
$3,212/mo
$3,712/mo

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

Hetherton, MI
$3,212/mo
U.S. national average
$4,103/mo

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

$3,394/mo
Independent Living
$3,212/mo

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

Studio
$4,528/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,136/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,375/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Hetherton over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Hetherton

Recent reviews for independent living in Hetherton

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI

4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.

August Haus in Gaylord, MI

5.0
From the first phone call, to the move-in, through the past three months of my sister living at August Haus, the entire staff has been extremely helpful and supportive and thorough and inclusive. Could not have picked a better place for my sister! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the ...
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Hetherton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hetherton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hetherton, 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 Hetherton 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 Hetherton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hetherton, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.7%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Hetherton 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 Hetherton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hetherton, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.8%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
29.7%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hetherton 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 Hetherton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hetherton, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.1%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.7%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
47%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
46.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Petoskey, American House Charlevoix Senior Living and August Haus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hetherton, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 44 independent living facilities near Hetherton, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Hetherton, Michigan is Independence Village of Petoskey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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