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Your solicited reviews should not be identified by even a first name. If I had complaints about an assisted living home, I wouldn't feel comfortable in writing about it because the staff would know who I am...
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.
Welcome to Lakeview Terrace, a Leisure Living Community in Lakeview, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...
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Big Rapids Fields is a fantastic facility. All the staff are respectful, caring, kind, and truly called to do what they do. They will take excellent care of your loved one. They are also there to help you...
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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Overall it's great so far. Staff has been very good so far as well. There's always lots of food & good overall experience this far.
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.
Margaret's Meadows specializes in providing memory and long term care and is conveniently located in central Michigan, only a few miles from the picturesque Mt. Pleasant and Lake Isabella. Margaret's Meadows prides itself on its clean and safe environment -one where the residents will feel at...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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...
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Cost of independent living in Mecosta, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mecosta is $3,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,036 per month.

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

Mecosta, MI
$3,968/mo
$3,869/mo
$4,083/mo

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

Mecosta, MI
$3,968/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,260/mo
Independent Living
$3,968/mo

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

Studio
$4,860/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,475/mo

Senior living costs in Mecosta vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mecosta, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMecosta, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,968/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,260/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,260/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mecosta, MI:$3,968/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mecosta, MI:$4,260/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mecosta, MI:$4,260/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mecosta

Recent reviews for independent living in Mecosta

White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
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.

Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.5
My mother lived in the memory care unit here and we had a great overall experience with them. I was a little concerned with the level of attentiveness of the staff at times. For example, she needs someone to provide water/drinks for her and give her the initiative to drink it, otherwise she will ...
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Mecosta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mecosta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mecosta, 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 Mecosta 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 Mecosta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecosta, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecosta 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 Mecosta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecosta, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecosta 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 Mecosta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecosta, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
45.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47%
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