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The cost of independent living in Bad Axe is about $3,134 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 56 options. Read 845 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
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....
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care 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 The Hannah D. Wolfe Retirement Residence
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Stratman's Manor
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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Photo of New Hope Bay
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, 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.
Photo of Country Meadows
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.
Photo of Cornerstone Afc
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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The staff and residents are friendly and the community is very clean. I wouldn't change anything because the community is fine the way it is. I am pleased with Riverwalk Meadows and I would recommend them.
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.
Riverwalk Meadows is nestled along Bay City’s Veteran’s park offering spectacular views of both the park and river. Designed with seniors in mind we are conveniently located just 2 blocks from Riverside Senior Center and are also close to shopping and medical facilities.Heat, water, sewer and...
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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.
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: 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.
Liberty Square apartments, an elderly (or disabled of any age), community has been serving the residents of Linwood, Mi. since 1978, we have a professional management team that truly cares about the community and its residents.Linwood is located approx. 10 miles north of Bay City, Mi.-close to...
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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 Hidden Hollow
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.
FREE: HEAT, WATER & TRASH PET FRIENDLY Spacious 1 bedroom apartments with patios. NO STAIRS, everything is ground floor! Minutes from Lapeer or Davison. Completely remodeled throughout with new full sized appliances complete with a large pantry for extra storage. Tiled bathrooms with walk-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.

Cost of independent living in Bad Axe, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bad Axe is $3,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minden City, MI with an average of $2,871 per month.

Independent living costs in Bad Axe, MI, vs. nearby cities

Bad Axe, MI
$3,134/mo
$3,119/mo
$4,680/mo

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

Bad Axe, MI
$3,134/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Bad Axe, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,444/mo
Independent Living
$3,134/mo

Independent living costs in Bad Axe, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,128/mo
Studio
$4,935/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,007/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$800/mo

Senior living costs in Bad Axe 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: Bad Axe, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBad Axe, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,134/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,396/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,444/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Bad Axe, MI:$3,134/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Bad Axe, MI:$4,396/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Bad Axe, MI:$4,444/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Bad Axe, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bad Axe 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
Bad Axe, MI$2,827/mo$2,906/mo-2.7%
Michigan$2,673/mo$2,607/mo+2.5%
National$3,191/mo$3,044/mo+4.8%
Bad Axe, MI
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,906/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,673/mo
2023 average cost:$2,607/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,191/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bad Axe

Recent reviews for independent living in Bad Axe

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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Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home in Bay City, MI

4.9
The women there are very sweet. From the staff to the other residents. They were very welcoming to my grandma. It was also very well kept. There is a nice patio outside of her bedroom. As well as one in the back lawn near the parking lot. In all I would say this is a wonderful place.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many residents express feelings of happiness and making new friends at Winter Village. Newcomers are welcomed with open arms, and social activities create opportunities for engagement. Residents enjoy meals together and participate in a variety of activities.
Friendly and helpful staff. Staff at Winter Village are praised for their kindness and attentiveness towards residents. They accommodate individual needs, such as dietary restrictions and mobility issues, and go the extra mile to make sure everyone feels at home.
Engaging and diverse activities. Residents at Winter Village enjoy a wide range of activities, including card playing, crafts, live entertainment, and special events. These offerings cater to various interests and help keep residents active and engaged.
Delicious and customizable meals. Meals at Winter Village are appreciated for their taste and high-quality ingredients. The menu offers multiple choices to accommodate individual preferences, ensuring residents look forward to their dining experiences.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the community at Winter Village, with the dining areas and individual apartments receiving particular praise for their pristine condition.
Supportive and caring community. Residents at Winter Village appreciate the sense of security and care provided by the staff and community. This includes help with daily tasks and accommodating residents' emotional and medical needs, allowing for peace of mind and a comfortable living experience.
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Bad Axe independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bad Axe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bad Axe, 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 Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bad Axe, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bad Axe, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bad Axe, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
27.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.4%
46.4%
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bad Axe, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 56 independent living facilities near Bad Axe, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bad Axe, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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