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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sac Bay, MI

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Escanaba, Gladstone and West Gladstone.
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Photo of Transition Assisted Living
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8.6
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I liked Transitions with nice facility and all that worked there. I liked [name removed] vision for the facility and care for everyone living there. Only thing that fell short was the lack of personnel to...
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.
Transition Assisted Living is a full-service assisted living community focused on health and wellness. The founders David, Lenore, and Crystal Hayes are committed to adhering to the best quality care while allowing residents to experience new things in life. Our mission is to provide...
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7.5
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They are very caring but they are not equipped for higher needs/ end of life care. If you are looking for skilled nursing of any type this is not the right facility.
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.
North Woods Place is located in the lovely town of Escanaba on Michigan's northern peninsula. We are two miles from Ludington Park on the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc. We are situated near many amenities available in Escanaba such as parks, restaurants and cultural activities at...
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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
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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
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Sac Bay, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sac Bay is $3,678 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Daggett, MI with an average of $2,842 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sac Bay, MI vs. nearby cities

Sac Bay, MI
$3,678/mo
$3,558/mo
$3,558/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sac Bay, MI vs. the state and national average

Sac Bay, MI
$3,678/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sac Bay vs. other types of senior living

$3,678/mo
Independent Living
$3,678/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sac Bay, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$2,575/mo
Studio
$3,448/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Sac Bay

Recent reviews for independent living in Sac Bay

Transition Assisted Living in Gladstone, MI

4.0
My mom died after five weeks at transitions. I don't really have that long of a duration to evaluate. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families, in fact I just did and her father is intending on moving there. I really liked the place and hoped my mom would have been there a lot ...
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LakeHouse Escanaba

4.5
Staff was attentive and my mom had her favorites. Took a couple of weeks to get her meds straightened out but they did I'd definitely recommend this facility, she loved it there. Her passing was totally unexpected. She adjusted right away. She had a very cute studio apt and she said it felt ...
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Sac Bay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sac Bay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sac Bay, 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 Sac Bay 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 Sac Bay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sac Bay, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sac Bay 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 Sac Bay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sac Bay, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sac Bay 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 Sac Bay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sac Bay, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
8.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
8.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Transition Assisted Living, LakeHouse Escanaba and St Jude's Afc Home are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sac Bay, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near Sac Bay, Michigan. See the full list.

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