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The cost of independent living in Barker Creek is about $3,499 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 72 options. Read 440 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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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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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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We're very pleased with how things have gone at Green Acres. It is a nice looking, clean facility, and the staff we've worked with have all been friendly and professional. We're completely satisfied so far.
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.
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Green Acres of Cadillac, Michigan, is a beautifully appointed assisted living facility providing community living for retirees and seniors along with private living spaces. Green Acres is staffed 24 hours a day with kind and devoted caregivers who truly love working with the elderly. We are...
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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
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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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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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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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My mother lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
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Cost of independent living in Barker Creek, MI

The average cost of senior living in Barker Creek is $3,499 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grayling, MI with an average of $3,033 per month.

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

Barker Creek, MI
$3,499/mo
$3,502/mo

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

Barker Creek, MI
$3,499/mo
U.S. national average
$4,052/mo

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

$3,550/mo
Independent Living
$3,499/mo

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

Studio
$4,710/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,600/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Barker Creek over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Barker Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Barker Creek

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.

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Barker Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barker Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barker Creek, 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 Barker Creek 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 Barker Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barker Creek, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Barker Creek 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 Barker Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barker Creek, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43%
Room service
Room service
28.3%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barker Creek 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 Barker Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barker Creek, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.3%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.7%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.3%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
15%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.1%
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There are 72 independent living facilities near Barker Creek, Michigan. See the full list.

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

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