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Everyone I have had interactions with have been very helpful. Low pressure sales, felt like they were truly trying to help me help my Mom. I would absolutely recommend the community to others who are...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living and enhanced living services. Our team strives each day to make sure all residents are at their happiest and healthiest. Whether it’s helping out with simple, everyday tasks or adding a favorite recipe to our menus, we’re...
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Great place to visit and loved the place. People and amazing workers that care for their people. Very clean, friendly, affordable and homey. The new addition will look great once it's done. Nice place for...
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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8.7
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Staff is very responsive to needs. Administration were helpful and worked well with family. Apartment was nice. Activities were appropriate for capabilities of residents. Food is always an issue but variety...
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.
There are some families who might be interested in reading about Aspen Ridge, which is a friendly retirement community located in Bend. Many people throughout Oregon may be wondering where their parents should go during their golden years. The staff at Aspen Ridge will be ready to help take on...
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My father really enjoys living there but it is just too expensive for, what I assume to be, the majority of normal elderly people. I can't really comment on meals. Haven't heard much good or bad.
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.
A welcoming and comfortable senior living community, American House Petoskey is perfectly situated close to family, friends, downtown, shopping and Little Traverse Bay in the charming town of Petoskey and surrounding areas of Harbor Springs, Boyne City and Charlevoix. American House Petoskey...
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It is a very good place to put your parents. The staff are excellent to work with. My loved one is enjoying the food. It would be nice to have a program to have some sort of fee assistance for the month
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.
The Brook Retirement of Gaylord is an independent living community located in Gaylord in Otsego County, MI. Here we offer all the comforts of home in an environment especially designed to accommodate senior residents. The Brook Retirement of Gaylord lies in close proximity to some of the finest...
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This is the best decision that I made in choosing The Residences at Harbor Watch as my senior living facility. Even though Harbor Watch is a smaller community of people, it is more like family, you get to...
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.
Club lifestyle. Maintenance-free living. A vacation every day. This is what senior living is all about. You've worked hard your whole life and now it's time to focus on the things that bring you the most joy. You've earned it! At The Residences at Harbor Watch, we've taken care of all the...
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I was extremely nervous about moving my parent into the Boyne City facility from reading the reviews. My Mother has been there for three months now and absolutely loves it!!! They are under new management...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Brook of Boyne City is an assisted living community located in Boyne City, MI. Boyne City is situated on the southeast end of Lake Charlevoix's east arm, and is known for its cultural heritage, unique eats and exciting events and festivals. Home to the Boyne River, much of the city's culture...
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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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Wolverine, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wolverine is $3,620 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rogers City, MI with an average of $2,523 per month.

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

Wolverine, MI
$3,620/mo
$3,357/mo

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

Wolverine, MI
$3,620/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,298/mo
Independent Living
$3,620/mo

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

Studio
$4,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,058/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

Senior living costs in Wolverine 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: Wolverine, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWolverine, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,620/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,233/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,298/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wolverine, MI:$3,620/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wolverine, MI:$3,233/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wolverine, MI:$3,298/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wolverine, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wolverine 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
Wolverine, MI$3,311/mo$3,592/mo-7.8%
Michigan$2,673/mo$2,607/mo+2.5%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Wolverine, MI
2024 average cost:$3,311/mo
2023 average cost:$3,592/mo
Percent change:-7.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,673/mo
2023 average cost:$2,607/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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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 Wolverine

Recent reviews for independent living in Wolverine

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI

4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.

American House Petoskey Senior Living

3.8
American House ended up not being the ideal placement for my client. He often complained about unresponsive staff and attitude of staff. He ended up being transferred to a skilled nursing facility, had multiple admissions to the hospital, and ended up passing away just before Christmas. This ...
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Wolverine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wolverine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wolverine, 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 Wolverine 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 Wolverine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wolverine, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wolverine 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 Wolverine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wolverine, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wolverine 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 Wolverine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wolverine, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Petoskey, August Haus and Aspen Ridge Retirement Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wolverine, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Wolverine, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Wolverine, Michigan is Independence Village of Petoskey. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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