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zipAveragecost: $2,923

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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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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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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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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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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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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
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The Brook of Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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Cost of independent living in Fairview, MI

The average cost of senior living in Fairview is $2,923 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

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

Fairview, MI
$2,923/mo
$2,171/mo
$2,671/mo

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

Fairview, MI
$2,923/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,219/mo
Independent Living
$2,923/mo

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

Studio
$4,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,645/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,350/mo

Senior living costs in Fairview 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: Fairview, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFairview, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,923/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,147/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,219/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fairview, MI:$2,923/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fairview, MI:$3,147/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fairview, MI:$3,219/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Fairview

Recent reviews for independent living in Fairview

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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Oscoda Fields

4.9
All of the employees are kind, caring, and seem to be knowledgeable in their field! My in-laws have been very happy residing there, and they were very kind to them both after my mother-in-law passed away recently.

Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI

4.8
It was the closest to our family and had good ratings. I didn't eat with the staff my son and his wife did we were in Florida with my mom at the time. They liked the cleanliness of it and the rooms were nice and big and the room she was in had nice big windows.

Fairview independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fairview independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fairview, 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 Fairview 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 Fairview partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fairview, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fairview 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 Fairview communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fairview, MINational
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fairview 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 Fairview offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fairview, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
9.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
18.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
15.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
3.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
47%
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August Haus, Aspen Ridge Retirement Village and Oscoda Fields are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fairview, Michigan. See full list of communities.

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