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BayField has been beyond my expectations. The staff have been amazing, starting with the Executive Director [name removed] , her fellow leaders, all the way down to the care staff and housekeepers....
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 Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, 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 forming...
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Staff is very friendly and loving to the residents. I do wish that for those who have cardio/ respiratory issues they would monitor vitals more than every 30 days
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.
At Heritage Hill, a Leisure Living Community in Caro, Michigan, residents can enjoy a relaxing afternoon under the pergola on a sunny day or stay warm next to the fireplace during the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy...
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Rachel Sovereign did a wonderful job with my mom. They are all a 5. The home is an older building so it is not a new beautiful facility but the care was top notch. Food always looked fabulous and lot home...
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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Mom is getting great care. Staff is friendly and manager as well as nurse is very engaging and really do care. Mom’s only complaint is that she doesn’t like the food. She is a picky eater so I am sure it is...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and participating in...
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Our two sisters moved to Bay View Gardens a couple months ago. As a family, we have been extremely pleased with the care, professionalism and friendliness of staff and management. They truly go above 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.
Bay View Gardens is a luxury retirement community designed with your retirement needs in mind.Just like family, we provide the assistance you may need to maintain a full and rich lifestyle while remaining as independent as possible. In addition to our Independent Living Facility, we offer an...
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I would absolutely, on a scale of 1-5, give them a 10. BROOKDALE OF BAY CITY OUTSHINES EVERY OTHER IN THE ARE AS FAR AS MEMORY CARE AND DEMENTIA!!!!!! The people who work there are all trained to some degree...
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.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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The community is quick to address any issues, my loved one is 97 and loves it here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
Pineview Apartments is a comfortable senior housing and secure 55+ residence located in the friendly city of Essexville, Bay County, Michigan. Boasting a wonderful sense of community and fabulous amenities, Pineview Apartments is the perfect place to call home. Essexville is a small but active...
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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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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: 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.
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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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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....

Cost of independent living in Oakhurst, MI

The average cost of senior living in Oakhurst is $3,227 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millington, MI with an average of $2,773 per month.

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

Oakhurst, MI
$3,227/mo
$3,280/mo

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

Oakhurst, MI
$3,227/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,184/mo
Independent Living
$3,227/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,040/mo
Studio
$3,883/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,486/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,510/mo

Senior living costs in Oakhurst 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: Oakhurst, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakhurst, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,227/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,184/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,184/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oakhurst, MI:$3,227/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Oakhurst, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Oakhurst, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Oakhurst

Recent reviews for independent living in Oakhurst

Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
Big facility with lots to do from the look of it. Happy to see that the activities director is active on a daily basis with all the residents and the food smelled great during my visit. Housekeepers and staff greeted me with a smile.

Woodhaven Senior Living at Bay City

5.0
I was very happy that we fond this community. The girl that runs it is very awesome. they have activities like bingo, movie night and made popcorn, rumicube and more for the residents to do to stay busy and active in the community. The staff were amazing and went out of their way especially the ...
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Oakhurst independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakhurst independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakhurst, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakhurst, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakhurst, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oakhurst, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Oakhurst, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oakhurst, Michigan are Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Holiday Winter Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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