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The cost of independent living in Rainbow Bend is about $3,419 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 250 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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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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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.
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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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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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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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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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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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: 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, 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.
The Brook of West Branch is an assisted living community situated in West Branch, MI. The quaint city of West Branch is known for its scenic trails, lakes and streams. Golfers enjoy taking advantage of the area's collection of golf courses, while fishermen appreciate the outstanding trout streams...
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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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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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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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.
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.
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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.
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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, 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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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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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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 Rainbow Bend, MI

The average cost of senior living in Rainbow Bend is $3,419 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

Independent living costs in Rainbow Bend, MI, vs. nearby cities

Rainbow Bend, MI
$3,419/mo
$3,154/mo
$3,451/mo

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

Rainbow Bend, MI
$3,419/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

Independent living costs in Rainbow Bend, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,625/mo
Independent Living
$3,419/mo

Independent living costs in Rainbow Bend, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$4,862/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,264/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Senior living costs in Rainbow Bend 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: Rainbow Bend, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRainbow Bend, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,419/mo$3,736/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$3,482/mo$4,397/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,625/mo$4,607/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Rainbow Bend, MI:$3,419/mo
Michigan:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Rainbow Bend, MI:$3,482/mo
Michigan:$4,397/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Rainbow Bend, MI:$3,625/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Rainbow Bend, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rainbow Bend 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 Rainbow Bend, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rainbow Bend 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
Rainbow Bend, MI$4,060/mo$3,433/mo+18.3%
Michigan$2,450/mo$2,444/mo+0.2%
National$2,799/mo$2,796/mo+0.1%
Rainbow Bend, MI
2024 average cost:$4,060/mo
2023 average cost:$3,433/mo
Percent change:+18.3%
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2024 average cost:$2,450/mo
2023 average cost:$2,444/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,799/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Rainbow Bend

Recent reviews for independent living in Rainbow Bend

Margaret's Meadows in Remus, MI

4.2
What we like the most about the Margaret's Meadows community is the staff, they really care about their patients. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.5
My mother lived in the memory care unit here and we had a great overall experience with them. I was a little concerned with the level of attentiveness of the staff at times. For example, she needs someone to provide water/drinks for her and give her the initiative to drink it, otherwise she will ...
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Midland King's Daughters Home

5.0
Everything at Midland King's Daughters Home is excellent. Professional staff with skilled nursing. I would let others looking into this facility know that the staff is very attentive and kind to the residents and family. They are also very good at keeping medication lists accurate and up to ...
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Rainbow Bend independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rainbow Bend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rainbow Bend, 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 Rainbow Bend 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 Rainbow Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rainbow Bend, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rainbow Bend 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 Rainbow Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rainbow Bend, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.9%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rainbow Bend 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 Rainbow Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rainbow Bend, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
6.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 62 independent living facilities near Rainbow Bend, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Rainbow Bend, Michigan are Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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