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I would highly recommend this community for your loved one. They do have activities for the residents at the time but it is limited due to covid and they are taking the necessary precautions. I wish that...
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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This is a wonderful community. The staff is outstanding. The cleanliness is outstanding and we like knowing that the atmosphere is very good and she is happy with the good variety of meals. They offer a lot...
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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.
A new generation of older adults is enjoying longer, healthier lives. They are determined to remain active, involved and as independent as possible, even when health challenges arise. For them, a different approach to health and wellness has arrived at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Wellbrooke is not...
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My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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Mom is very happy here, it is a smaller facility with a very homey setting. [name removed] the marketing lady is awesome, we are there because of her. she gave us great feedback in the beginning and answered...
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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.
Celebrate Life at Wood Ridge! Wood Ridge can provide for all your assisted living needs in a comfortable home-like setting. We are located in a beautiful wooded area where you can enjoy the serenity of nature while being close to shopping and medical services. Our residents enjoy many amenities...
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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.
Greenleaf Health Campus is proud to call Elkhart, Indiana “The City with a Heart”, home. From its bustling business community, to its wonderful public amenities and friendly citizens, the Elkhart community reflects the strong family values we believe in at Greenleaf Health Campus. Our residents...
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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 loved one is a resident at Grand Emerald Place and things have been good overall. However, some of the nurses are not as friendly as others. It depends on day shift and night shift, both are ruder and...
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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.
Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with a home-like environment, support for activities of daily living, and a community where they can thrive. We develop personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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I absolutely love it here ! This place is wonderful and I am really happy with my move to this community. It wasn't to expensive for me it fit right into my budget. This community is spotless and looks...
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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.
Lakeview Meadows, affordable 55+senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. Free heat, water, sewer and trash service. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes. Additional locked storage space at no additional chare. Controlled access...
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Our loved ones stay was short but the overall experience was excellent. The staff members were super nice and they had assigned one care taker to our loved one during her stay that really took care of all of...
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.
We here at American House Kentwood endeavor to provide superb senior living services to the elderly residents of Kentwood Michigan and the surrounding areas. With this goal in mind, we offer varied room and care options set in placid, beautifully landscaped grounds. The two levels of care offered...
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I had my mom living at Bickford of Battle Creek. Very nice place, staff was friendly and informative. I would recommend this place again and again. My mom who is diabetic did not feel that they prepared food...
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 our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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The rooms and overall layout of the community is good, and due to COVID the activities have been effected. The food is healthy and reasonable. I would recommend this community to a family or friend.
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.
Wyoming Woods offers a warm and supportive assisted living community for you or your loved one to enter this next chapter. We know that change, at any level, can be hard. We’re here to make it as easy as possible. With our incredible medical team, chefs, and care team, we’re ready to convince you...
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It is wonderful. Super homey, clean, and comfortable. Everyone is super kind, friendly, and helpful. It is one of the best places that I have seen and visited. Highly recommend!
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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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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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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The other tenants were very nice and helpful toward my Mother. Far as board games etc. She has felt welcomed by others. There are some concerns with the toileting situation. She was not use to not wiping...
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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.
Located just off Portage Street is Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan's Washington Square Co-op Apartments, which specializes in senior housing. It's nestled in a park-like setting with its old, beautiful trees and garden areas which are used by residents, along with the picnic areas and other...
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Very well maintained senior community. Resident and Staff friendly. Shopping is very close by. Community does receive a monthly calendar of what events are happening. Residents are encouraged to submit ideas...
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.
Residents of Whispering Pines enjoy peaceful community living in a wooded environment in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN. Residents, 55 and older, live in nice apartments with well-kept grounds, mature trees and lush green lawns. Although, you may feel you're living in the country, in reality,...
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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, 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.
Laurel Oaks of South Haven is a senior living community that offers both assisted living and memory care. Located in South Haven, Michigan, Laurel Oaks of South Haven is close to everything!Schedule a tour with us today!
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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.
Contemporary 1 and 2 bedrooms Closet Space Galore Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Washer and Dryer hook ups Fitness Room Library Elevator Community Center Featuring Speakers and monthly social events And so much more! WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF PHOENIX ROAD. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5 and...
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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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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, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mc Donald, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mc Donald is $3,843 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stevensville, MI with an average of $3,485 per month.

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

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$3,819/mo
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mc Donald, MI vs. the state and national average

Mc Donald, MI
$3,819/mo
U.S. national average
$4,126/mo

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

$4,662/mo
Independent Living
$3,819/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,630/mo
Studio
$5,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,783/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,518/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,020/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mc Donald over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Donald

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Donald

Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

5.0
Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and understanding with the whole process of us picking a place and then getting her moved in. The other residents were all so welcoming to my mom. She was making new friends from day one. There are always activities going on and a good variety of them. The ...
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Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids

4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care shown by staff members at various communities, such as The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower and Centre Meadows, who go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and supported. Families appreciate the responsiveness and attentiveness of staff, espe ...
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Variety of enjoyable activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities, like StoryPoint Wyoming, American House Jenison, and StoryPoint Portage, which cater to various interests and help keep seniors engaged and active. Activities include everything from book clubs and walk ...
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Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Reviews frequently highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in ensuring residents' comfort and satisfaction. For example, reviews for StoryPoint Portage mention the fresh and new appearance of the facility, while The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower notes the efforts being made to impr ...
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Friendly and caring community atmosphere. Many reviews speak to the warm and inviting atmosphere at different communities, where residents are able to form new friendships and feel at home. This is evident in the experiences shared at Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living, Royal Park Place, and StoryPoint Portage, where resident ...
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Delicious and diverse meal options. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their living situation. Reviews for various communities, including StoryPoint Wyoming, American House Holland, and Royal Park Place, praise the taste and variety of meals served, with some noting accommodations ma ...
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Helpful and responsive communication. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is crucial for maintaining peace of mind and ensuring care needs are being met. This is emphasized in the reviews for StoryPoint Wyoming, American House Holland, and StoryPoint Portage, where families appreciate the open and appr ...
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Mc Donald independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Donald independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Donald, 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 Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
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43.6%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Donald 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 Mc Donald offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.2%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
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46.8%
Dances
Dances
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32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
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There are 163 independent living facilities near Mc Donald, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mc Donald, Michigan are Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Forest Glen Assisted Living and River Ridge Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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