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My mother-in-law has been at this facility for three years. She has always been loved and well cared for! [name removed] the owner is absolutely wonderful! Residents are well taken care of! The residents 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.
Hutcheson ManorYour Home away from HomeYour Nursing Home AlternativeWelcome!Hutcheson Manor is your home away from home. We are your alternative to a nursing facility—we are quite the opposite. What makes us different?Quality Care You ExpectOur home is a small, licensed adult foster care home for...
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Transport to doctors, grocery stores and special events are so appreciated. Actitives for holidays events are often and the leaders are fantastic. helping and friendly. The staff are the best.
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 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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99 Floor plans available
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My spouse was only in the facility between 5 or 8 days. I'd have to go back and count, but we did not use the facility. He could not participate in activities and he was in hospice care. The staff were good....
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 StoryPoint Abbot Park (formerly Provision Living at East Lansing)! 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, assisted living and memory...
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I enjoy loving here for many reasons! The office girls are wonderful and so kind. Maintenance and custodial are the best!! The people living here are so sweet and kind- even the mail lady lol! I enjoy buying...
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.
Swanhaven Manor is an Award-Winning Independent Retirement Community that offers a wide variety of activities and options. Swanhaven Manor was voted Best Overall Star Senior Community in 2006, Best of the Best Senior Living Community in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024. Winner of Thomas...
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Devonshire is great, I'm guaranteed my father gets one good meal a day and he has a chance to socialize at lunch when he goes. [name removed] has been a delight and so very helpful and a friendly face every...
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 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 meals and dining gets a NA because they do not serve food there. However, what we do like the most about the community is the friendliness, the amenities and the location. Yes, we would recommend...
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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The apartment is spacious, very clean, picked up trash daily, always people around to ask questions. Everyone willing to help and friendly at the dining room, [name removed] . Because of dialysis a meal was...
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 Brighton Valley! 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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Our mother has been here for almost two years and have no complaints. The facility is very clean and the staff is very caring to their residents. My mom is always clean and extremely happy. Price is very...
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.
Oasis of Clarkston is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility that serves residents and families throughout Southeastern Michigan, in Clarkston, Michigan.Our goal is to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our residents, offering their loved ones peace of mind.Our Assisted...
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33 Floor plans available
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! Staff is amazing, activities are great, assigned seating for meals promotes friendships and inclusion. [name removed] the executive director is phenomenal. No complaints at all. Apartment studio is perfect...
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.
Discover personal freedom and spacious apartments at Independence Village of East Lansing, offering exceptional Independent Living services in East Lansing, Michigan. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may...
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My dad has been here since [year removed]and we love the atmosphere. It is very easy communicating with the staff and they are always friendly and accommodating. The facility is clean and well managed. The...
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.
Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...
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They have very attentive staff, they are seemingly well-trained, I am very pleased. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
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2929 Floor plans available
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I'm very happy here and things are going the right direction. It's good to be independent as much as possible. There's a good support team here and there's good Management.
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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My grandma has been living in this senior living community, and our family has been very happy with the care that she receives. The staff are kind, patient, and genuinely care about the residents. The...
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.
Brookhaven Manor Senior Living is a 55 years of age or better community conveniently located in Ann Arbor's 48103 zip code. Nearby are I-94, Briarwood Mall, art galleries, amazing restaurants, bistros, the world famous Zingerman's Deli, grocery stores and pharmacies. The University of Michigan...
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We are not sure about the care services yet, ,y parents will be moving in sometime this month. We are also unsure about the meals and dining, the activities (though their activity calendar looks great) or...
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 Grand Ledge! 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, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care....
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We do enjoy the staff, people are helpful answer any questions and help with any concerns. We enjoy going to the activity, we have gone several time. The apartment is nice and neat. The food is good, we like...
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 Springvale 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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This is a place where your family or friends can feel that you are safe and there is always someone to help. Elmhurst is always clean and has a lot of activities if you want games,living room area where we...
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.
Elmhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community of 132 apartments and 6 cottages designed exclusively for those 55 and older. Residents of Elmhaven Manor live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment or in one of the beautiful cottages with attached garages. In addition to the...
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The staff is wonderful. When I first moved in,. I didn't know where anything was and had lots of question. The staff were helpful and if they didn't know they found someone within 10 minutes that did.
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 StoryPoint Brighton (formerly Randall Residence at Encore 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 assisted living and memory care....
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My mom moved in not too long ago and as a family emotions ran high. The staff has lifted a weight off our shoulders and welcomed all us with open arms. The food, staff, and cleanliness is outstanding. We are...
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.
Nestled within one of Michigan’s most sought after relaxation spots, Independence Village of Frankenmuth is a community within a community. With Independent and Enhanced Living accommodations, enjoy all the comforts of independence with the benefit of additional care services. Residents can...
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We have my mother at the Gilbert Residence and could not be happier. Very clean, personal attention, very attentive to her needs. They also always answer our questions the same day. I would definitely...
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.
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The Admitting Administrator is the absolute best! [name removed] was very patient, welcoming, and focused on my brother's needs. The entire staff is eager to assist with whatever my brother might be in need...
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.
When you choose a Holiday lifestyle, we simplify things for you.Sterling Place, an independent senior living community, offers exceptional service and convenient amenities to its residents and their families. Complete with spacious apartment suites, 10 acres of beautifully maintained grounds, and...
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Food is good. Moving further to independent living. Many activities. Staff is kind and responsive. There is limited transportation.
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.
Genesee Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Flint, you'll love the quality of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...
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Everyone i have interacted with so far have been great. Many of the go above and beyond to help. Rooms are little apartments. Her bedroom is 10×12 ish. She has a small fridge, microwave, sink and cupboards...
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 Grandhaven Living Center! 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 strive to make...
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I liked the fact that the front desk had someone working there 24 hours a day and that the front desk staff knew who you were. I liked that they had outdoor spots you could use when you were there.
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 StoryPoint Novi! 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 level, we strive...
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Most of my experience here have been positive. Something I think could be improved. I have tried to make residents as they take a tour of our facility. I do not agree with things and would like to disregard...
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.
American House Village at Bloomfield is a brand new community. We opened our doors on November 1st, 2022. Our community features 150 Independent Living apartment homes with full kitchens, washer and dryer, patio or balcony. Some fairway views of The Links at Crystal Lake Golf Course, very close...
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my sister said the dining room is 'short staffed' and meal delivery is delayed. The facility is prompt with repairs, clean and the staff is friendly.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Plymouth! 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, independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each...
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Cost of independent living in Nicholson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Nicholson is $4,002 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason, MI with an average of $3,158 per month.

Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, vs. nearby cities

Nicholson, MI
$4,002/mo
$3,575/mo
$3,598/mo

Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, vs. state and national averages

Nicholson, MI
$4,002/mo
U.S. national average
$4,200/mo

Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,698/mo
Independent Living
$4,002/mo

Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,037/mo
Studio
$3,280/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,489/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,316/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,257/mo

Senior living costs in Nicholson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Nicholson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNicholson, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,002/mo$3,792/mo$4,200/mo
Assisted Living$4,530/mo$4,273/mo$4,741/mo
Memory Care$4,698/mo$4,648/mo$5,003/mo
Independent Living
Nicholson, MI:$4,002/mo
Michigan:$3,792/mo
U.S.:$4,200/mo
Assisted Living
Nicholson, MI:$4,530/mo
Michigan:$4,273/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Memory Care
Nicholson, MI:$4,698/mo
Michigan:$4,648/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
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Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Nicholson and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Nicholson, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Nicholson have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Nicholson, MI$2,606/mo$2,563/mo+1.7%
Michigan$2,704/mo$2,671/mo+1.3%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Nicholson, MI
2024 average cost:$2,606/mo
2023 average cost:$2,563/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,704/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Nicholson

Recent reviews for independent living in Nicholson

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Nicholson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicholson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicholson, 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 Nicholson 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 Nicholson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
34.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.7%
10.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicholson 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 Nicholson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.3%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicholson 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 Nicholson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nicholson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
33.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.6%
47.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
38.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
33.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and StoryPoint Abbot Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nicholson, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 502 independent living facilities near Nicholson, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Nicholson, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and StoryPoint Abbot Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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