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For the money we pay we were surprised to find we had to furnish toilet paper! We also furnish all Mom 's toiletries and extra snacks and food for her! She really loves the dining room food and we are...
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.
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I love the location of your organization. Staff members in the office, very knowledgeable, friendly. [name removed] is the one that I deal with when I call from Colorado. She always takes time to get back to...
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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Overall it's a real nice place I'm happy here Everybody's been real nice. Very clean just a nice place to be. I'm lucky to be here. Food could be a little better but that's the only thing. Most of the time...
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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The nursing staff is very good. They know if something is off with my mom and call me right away. Her medications are given as ordered by the doctor which is great because mom would forget to take them all...
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.
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Luckily the Grand had an opening at the time and was around $[fee removed] a month cheaper than another facility based on how they charge for the additional spouse. We have since moved my mother to another...
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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I've never been to another rehabilitation CNTR (I am now 71) so I was surprised that : 1. My entire stay was paid for 100% by Medicare. VGV is very affordable. The staff is very professional and...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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My brother-in-law has moved into Ridgecrest Health Campus, and overall, it has been a worthwhile experience for us. Sometimes, he isn’t groomed as well as I would like, and he’s not completely shaved, but...
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.
A short drive from Ann Arbor, Jackson, Michigan is a community known for its friendly residents and picturesque landscapes. At RidgeCrest Health Campus, we pride ourselves in making sure our residents get to enjoy everything the surrounding community has to offer. Residents interested in...
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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: 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: 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: 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.
Reflections Community Jackson, MI The Reflections Senior Community is located in the pristine area of Jackson, Jackson County, MI. There are a number of different amenities in this area that will allow a senior to get in touch with nature. The Falling Waters Trail is a nearly three mile nature...
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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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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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.
Photo of Highland Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Sandstone, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sandstone is $2,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springport, MI with an average of $2,747 per month.

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

Sandstone, MI
$2,888/mo
$2,834/mo
$2,818/mo

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

Sandstone, MI
$2,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,671/mo
Independent Living
$2,888/mo

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

Studio
$4,364/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,588/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,930/mo

Senior living costs in Sandstone 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: Sandstone, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSandstone, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,888/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,385/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,671/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sandstone, MI:$2,888/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sandstone, MI:$3,385/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sandstone, MI:$3,671/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sandstone, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sandstone 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
Sandstone, MI$3,115/mo$2,841/mo+9.6%
Michigan$2,586/mo$2,447/mo+5.7%
National$3,031/mo$2,867/mo+5.7%
Sandstone, MI
2024 average cost:$3,115/mo
2023 average cost:$2,841/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,586/mo
2023 average cost:$2,447/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,031/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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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 Sandstone

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandstone

Divine Nest Assisted Living in Leslie, MI

5.0
We are very pleased with Divine Nest Assisted Living community so far that reason I would give all them a 5. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have already recommended this community to other families and we would continue.

Green Acres of Mason

4.4
I have been so grateful for Green Acres!!! It has taken a lot of pressure off from me knowing my mother is getting such great care! I wish there would have been more detail given verbally and in paper form regarding day to care, activities and procedures. We were told that the toilet paper was ...
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Countryside Grand in Jackson, MI

5.0
Unfortunately I can only comment on the first three questions. I was very impressed with [name removed] when we went through the walk-through initially and picked her apartment. I thought they were very helpful and the building was very spotless clean there were no bad odors as I have found in ...
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Sandstone independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sandstone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sandstone, 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 Sandstone 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 Sandstone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sandstone, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sandstone 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 Sandstone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sandstone, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sandstone 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 Sandstone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sandstone, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
47%
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