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What sticks out the most about Lockwood of Genesee would be the staff, they are all extremely friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this community to those looking for independent living.
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.
Serving Genesee County community with delightful elegance, Lockwood of Genesee, is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in greater Flint, Mt. Morris, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Clio, and Owosso. Lockwood of Genesee is also located close to hospitals...
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My family and loved one had a good experience with The Sugarbush Manor. The staff are friendly, respectful, accommodating, helpful, and compassionate. There are activities and meals provided to assist with...
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.
Located on the McLaren Health Campus, Sugarbush Manor provides 14 private rooms with private half-baths. We are able to provide all the assistance with daily life for our residents and can accommodate a large variety of physical and memory care needs.We offer a wonderful homelike environment with...
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We chose Caremore of Flint Assisted Living because the atmosphere, we got a great first impression feeling when walking in. The staff and owners were also very friendly and helpful and willing to work with...
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.
Caremore family has been serving the communities for over a decade. We are licensed by the State of Michigan. Our communities are located in convenient and safe residential areas that offer a comfortable home-like atmosphere which allows our staff to provide individualized care to each resident,...
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My mother is doing extremely well since her move to this community. I'am very impressed with all they have done for us. The staff is great, and they are taking very good care of her. I know she is a safe,...
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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This is a well managed facility. Residents are safe, secure and comfortable + they are able to enjoy many activities, and quite a few includes the family. Super staff is pretty much on the top of every...
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 an ambiance straight from the pages of a storybook, Romeo, Michigan is the perfect place for residents of Orchard Grove Health Campus to continue writing their own stories. Whether they fill their pages with days spent exploring locally-owned orchards and preserved Victorian homes, or...
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The reason I like it is it's close to me, so it doesn't take me long to go see my mom. They have open hours where I can come in and visit her, and I can visit her as often as I want to, which I like. The...
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.
Campbell Personal Care Home is a senior care home located in the picturesque village of Leonard in Oakland county of Michigan. The rural area of this group home setting is simply littered with sparkling clean fresh water lakes, lush parks and forests, and recreation areas like the Copper Hills...
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After touring numerous facilities, my mom and I chose The Oaks to bring my father for therapy after an extended hospital stay. We were referred to The Oaks from a neighbour who had been a patient there for...
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.
Conveniently located near a variety of places to eat, shop, and explore, The Oaks at Woodfield is proud to be a part of Grand Blanc, Michigan’s close-knit community. Along with enjoying a variety of five-star amenities on our campus grounds, our residents can often be found on outings around...
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My mom has lived at Lake Huron Woods for almost 3 years and she loves it here. She loves the activities, the food and the staff. Everyone is so thoughtful and caring. She says it is like living on a...
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.
Lake Huron Woods is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those 55 and better located in a beautifully wooded setting off Lake Shore Drive, just minutes north of downtown Port Huron. Lake Huron Woods offers luxurious one bedroom apartments, spacious two bedroom apartments and...
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What we like the most about The Orchards at Armada Village is the staff. The staff team is caring, the facility itself is nice and it is in a nice location. We would recommend this community based on the...
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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The crew at IV Midland serves with kind hearts. The community director is fabulous as well as the hospice team, the activity team, and the maintenance team all serve with kindness. The head chef is great as...
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 Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specialized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most important. Don’t wait to move in; call now...
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A few things I like most about Traditions are the excellent and caring staff. They have good activities and a great on-site nurse. I would recommend this place to others.
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.
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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.
PET FRIENDLY, HEAT, WATER/SEWER AND TRASH PICK UP INCLUDED IN RENT!! Affordable living in Frankenmuth's loveliest Senior (62 yrs of age or older, disabled of any age: with or without children) community currently has openings. Located less than two blocks off Main Street within walking distance...
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I have nothing but good things to say about Edgewood. Everyone, from the kitchen staff to the director treated my husband and me like family. They had meaningful activities. Someone was always available...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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My husband mother after her fall a year ago was doing well until she fell again and was very confused. Found out she has progressive Dementia and was going to need more help than my husband & I could do. My...
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: 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: Assisted 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.
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.
Caro Alpine South are senior apartments located in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, roughly fifteen miles from Lake Huron. Bracketed on the west by miles of farmland and on the east by the small city of Caro, residents enjoy a quiet, pollution free locale with beautiful clear skies day and night....
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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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.
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: Assisted 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.
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: 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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Deford, MI
The average cost of senior living in Deford is $3,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minden City, MI with an average of $2,723 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Deford, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Deford, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Deford
Recent reviews for independent living in Deford
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.
The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI
5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
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Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI
5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.
Deford independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Deford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Deford, 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 Deford 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 Deford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Deford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Deford 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 Deford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Deford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
26.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Deford 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 Deford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Deford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Independence Village of Midland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Deford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 177 independent living facilities near Deford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Deford, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Independence Village of Midland. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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