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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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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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.
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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family to...
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in 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.
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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.
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.
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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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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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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.
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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
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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.
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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Idlewild, MI

The average cost of senior living in Idlewild is $3,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $2,901 per month.

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

Idlewild, MI
$3,573/mo
$3,398/mo
$3,507/mo

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

Idlewild, MI
$3,573/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,398/mo
Independent Living
$3,573/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,139/mo
Studio
$4,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,234/mo

Senior living costs in Idlewild 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: Idlewild, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIdlewild, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,573/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,398/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,398/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Idlewild, MI:$3,573/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Idlewild, MI:$3,398/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Idlewild, MI:$3,398/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Idlewild, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Idlewild 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Idlewild, MI$800/mo$1,413/mo-43.4%
Michigan$2,444/mo$2,431/mo+0.6%
National$2,796/mo$2,806/mo-0.4%
Idlewild, MI
2024 average cost:$800/mo
2023 average cost:$1,413/mo
Percent change:-43.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,444/mo
2023 average cost:$2,431/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,796/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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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 Idlewild

Recent reviews for independent living in Idlewild

White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

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My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Margaret's Meadows in Remus, MI

4.2
What we like the most about the Margaret's Meadows community is the staff, they really care about their patients. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

The Oaks in Muskegon, MI

4.0
We went with The Oaks over others places we saw because of all of the things they have to offer. Plus the step down to assisted living if needed. The staff is great, I just wish they had a doctor on call for the weekends. They have a beautiful facility, wonderful staff my Mom loves her new ...
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Idlewild independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Idlewild independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Idlewild, 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 Idlewild 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 Idlewild partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Idlewild 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 Idlewild communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Idlewild, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Idlewild 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 Idlewild offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Idlewild, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.3%
47%
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