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The cost of independent living in Tawas City is about $3,312 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 options. Read 222 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: 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.
Military service and comradery are unique. They are experiences that no one aside from those that served can appreciate. We, at Fiddler's Green, understand that. So we have created a safe, familiar and comfortable haven for our Veterans. Fiddler's Green has an exclusive atmosphere familiar to any...
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.
Liberty Square apartments, an elderly (or disabled of any age), community has been serving the residents of Linwood, Mi. since 1978, we have a professional management team that truly cares about the community and its residents.Linwood is located approx. 10 miles north of Bay City, Mi.-close to...
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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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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.
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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.
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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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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, 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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Tawas City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Tawas City is $3,312 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rose City, MI with an average of $2,171 per month.

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

Tawas City, MI
$3,312/mo

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

Tawas City, MI
$3,312/mo
U.S. national average
$4,107/mo

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

$3,834/mo
Independent Living
$3,312/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,463/mo
Studio
$4,506/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,363/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Tawas City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Tawas City

Recent reviews for independent living in Tawas City

Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

Brookdale Bay City

4.0
I would recommend to other families. They are very knowledgeable and experienced. We picked this community, because my brother recommended it.

Woodhaven Senior Living at Bay City

5.0
I was very happy that we fond this community. The girl that runs it is very awesome. they have activities like bingo, movie night and made popcorn, rumicube and more for the residents to do to stay busy and active in the community. The staff were amazing and went out of their way especially the ...
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Tawas City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Tawas City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Tawas City, 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 Tawas City 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 Tawas City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Tawas City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
9.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Tawas City 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 Tawas City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Tawas City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.2%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
13.2%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Tawas City 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 Tawas City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
18.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.9%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.9%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.3%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
21.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.8%
46.5%
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There are 43 independent living facilities near Tawas City, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Tawas City, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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