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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Whittemore, MI

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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.
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.
Ivy Terrace Senior ResidenceIvy Terrace is a senior housing community located in the heart of the beautiful city of Midlands, Midland County, MI. Our location is set to give our residents a life full of convenience due to our proximity to shopping areas, worship houses, Midland hospital, and...
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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.
Photo of From Heart Afc-Kasemeyer
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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I am very happy with the care for my mom in this nice community. We are happy to see that she likes the staff who are always helpful and kind. The community is clean and maintained at all times. The menu is...
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.
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.
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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: 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.
Country Village Apartments is an affordable senior, 55 and over housing community, located in the small, beautiful village of Roscommon, Roscommon County, MI. The community is located very close to Higgens Lake and Houghton Lake, offering beautiful views within walking distance, making this a...
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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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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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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
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.
The Brook of Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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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.
Military service and comradery are unique. They are experiences that no one aside from those that served can appreciate. We, at Fiddler's Green, understand that. So we have created a safe, familiar and comfortable haven for our Veterans. Fiddler's Green has an exclusive atmosphere familiar to any...

Cost of independent living in Whittemore, MI

The average cost of senior living in Whittemore is $3,284 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

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

Whittemore, MI
$3,284/mo
$3,407/mo
$3,084/mo

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

Whittemore, MI
$3,284/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$3,849/mo
Independent Living
$3,284/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,989/mo
Studio
$4,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,670/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,428/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Whittemore over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Whittemore

Recent reviews for independent living in Whittemore

Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

Brookdale Bay City

4.0
I would recommend to other families. They are very knowledgeable and experienced. We picked this community, because my brother recommended it.

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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Whittemore independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittemore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittemore, 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 Whittemore 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 Whittemore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittemore, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.5%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittemore 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 Whittemore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittemore, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.5%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittemore 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 Whittemore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittemore, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.3%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.3%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
24.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 75 independent living facilities near Whittemore, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Whittemore, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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