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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 lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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: 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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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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Cost of independent living in Benson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Benson is $3,208 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, MI with an average of $3,222 per month.

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

Benson, MI
$3,208/mo
$3,225/mo
$3,231/mo

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

Benson, MI
$3,208/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,364/mo
Independent Living
$3,208/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,200/mo
Studio
$4,527/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,151/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,792/mo

Senior living costs in Benson 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: Benson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenson, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,208/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,596/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,364/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Benson, MI:$3,208/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Benson, MI:$3,596/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Benson, MI:$3,364/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Benson, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Benson 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Benson, MI$3,426/mo$3,222/mo+6.3%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Benson, MI
2024 average cost:$3,426/mo
2023 average cost:$3,222/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 Benson

Recent reviews for independent living in Benson

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Benson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
19.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.6%
47%
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