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9.7
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71 reviews
9.7
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71 reviews
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17%
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The facility was clean. Open layout with appropriate windows to allow in sunshine. Rooms were nice size. They said they would have staff that could assist my aunt with her needs for blindness but that's why...
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.
Springvale, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Swartz Creek, Michigan. Here, we’re dedicated to serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. With assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...
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9.2
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40 reviews
9.2
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40 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
23%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
15%
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The everyday staff I would give a 5. Administration a 3. The care workers and front desk workers are excellent and very friendly. Administration is friendly but, not the best at communicating. Dining is...
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.
Symphony Linden provides all-inclusive cost friendly assisted living and memory care in a charming home-like environment. The campus has an attached post-acute rehabilitation center for your short-term rehabilitation care needs following a hospital stay so you can recover in a familiar...
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8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
5 star
74%
4 star
13%
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We were blessed to have our father in the care of serenity house. The love and support and kindness that was given to my father will always remain in our hearts. They treated him like he was their own family...
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
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18%
3 star
6%
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12%
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My mother is doing well and I give all the credit to Courtyard Manor. I have a good connection with the staff, and they always do everything they can to accommodate my and mom's needs.
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.
Courtyard Manor of Swartz Creek is an assisted living community located in lovely Swartz Creek, Michigan, situated in Genesee County. Its location is ideal for assisted living; located just outside of Flint, Michigan, it is close enough to all the necessities while still remaining quiet and close...
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7.5
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11 reviews
7.5
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11 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
27%
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9%
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I give a 10 to all the above. I couldn't have found a better place for my grandmother. It is very clean, smells good, the staff are wonderful to her.
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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This is a very clean community. The nursing staff are very friendly towards my mother all of the time. They have activities like chair exercise programs, arts and crafts, trivia and bingo, games and more 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.
Courtyard Manor of Fenton is an assisted living community located in Fenton, Genesee County, Michigan and is easy to access for families in neighboring areas such as Grand Blanc, Swartz Creek, Flint, and Davisberg. You will find all your consumer and medical needs located nearby. Our community is...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
Swank Home Assisted Living’s mission is to provide the highest quality of personalized care in a comfortable, family environment. We understand the concerns family members have about the safety of their loved ones. Our goal has always been to provide AFFORDABLE CARE. The Swank Home was...
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Cost of independent living in Gaines, MI

The average cost of senior living in Gaines is $3,454 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Montrose, MI with an average of $3,090 per month.

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

Gaines, MI
$3,454/mo
$3,816/mo
$3,385/mo

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

Gaines, MI
$3,454/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,282/mo
Independent Living
$3,454/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,744/mo
Studio
$4,516/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,292/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,500/mo

Senior living costs in Gaines 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: Gaines, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGaines, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,454/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,861/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,282/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gaines, MI:$3,454/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gaines, MI:$3,861/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gaines, MI:$4,282/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Gaines

Recent reviews for independent living in Gaines

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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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.

Gaines independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gaines independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gaines, 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 Gaines 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 Gaines partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gaines, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gaines 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 Gaines communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gaines, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gaines 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 Gaines offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gaines, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care, Symphony Linden and Serenity House Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gaines, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Gaines, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Gaines, Michigan are Brookdale Brighton, Oakhaven Manor and Independence Village of Brighton Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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