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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bell Oak, MI
The cost of independent living in Bell Oak is about $3,829 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 240 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Lansing, Howell and Fenton.
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Nice place very friendly staff, may not be for people who need extra care, not sure maybe they've added that since we left. They have a good variety of apartment sizes and amenities offered depending on...
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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.
Discover personal freedom and spacious apartments at Independence Village of East Lansing, offering exceptional Independent Living services in East Lansing, Michigan. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may...
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34 reviews
I arrived shortly before Thanksgiving and Christmas and every space reflected a holiday . It was obvious that the staff cares about the atmosphere presented and the different emotions it stirs up in the...
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.
Oakhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 55 years and older.As a resident of Oakhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment.Our Activities Coordinator has a wide variety of activities planned, including shopping,...
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14 reviews
Our brother [name removed] was a resident at Quality Care for the past year, until his recent passing. The owner, [name removed], the administration, health care aides, and support staff were genuinely...
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.
Quality Care of Howell is a family operated, assisted living facility licensed as an Adult Foster Care. It was founded by a team of individuals with the tools and background necessary to provide housing, health care and supportive services for individuals who need assistance in their everyday...
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My mom is a current resident at Olive Branch Senior Assisted and she loves it there! Everything is great, with the exception of the activities. If a person is expecting things to keep them occupied, I think...
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.
Olive Branch Senior Assisted Living is located in beautiful Northridge CA. We are well known and trusted for providing outstanding service to our residents. We offer a very calm and positive enviroment. We are located in a very safe and quiet neighborhood so you will feel comfortable from the...
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8.4
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54 reviews
The experience here has been wonderful so far. Mom enjoys the meals, that’s very important to her. 3 meals a day served restaurant style, and a menu that changes daily. Employees are very accommodating...
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.
The Marquette provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautifully landscaped grounds next to a protected wetland, you'll love the secluded elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from malls,...
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23 reviews
Very friendly staff who cares about relative as if they are their own. I don't know about food other than Dad complained about it. I think add seasoning. I would recommend them to others looking.
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.
From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...
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8.0
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6 reviews
Serenity House is a place where you don't have to worry about your family member. They get very good care here. The house is modified so people in wheelchairs can get around. We didn't have time to look...
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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2 reviews
My mother moved into American House about a month ago. She loves her beautiful apartment and the food. The staff and is friendly and helpful. There are activities every day. She doesn’t drive so having the...
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.
American House Meridian is set to open in January of 2024! Our newest Independent Living community, American House Meridian, offers a vibrant lifestyle in a warm and welcoming environment. An appealing modern architectural style features clean lines and distinctive details throughout, including...
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8.0
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9 reviews
Like a lot of facilities, Burcham Hills had some trouble with their staffing levels. However one of the best things about this community was our loved ones room - it was wonderful with really big windows...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Burcham Hills is an assisted living community located in beautiful East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. When visiting here, you can enjoy 38 beautiful acres of land. When your family visits with you, they can take walks on the many walking paths throughout the community to spend enjoyable time...
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7.9
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11 reviews
The staff are wonderful women who truly care. As far as the activities go, I think they need more staff that are creative to plan things.
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.
New Life Assisted Living Centers are located at two locations in DeWitt and Haslett, Mich. The modernized senior care facilities offer personalized care with fewer than 17 residents in each location. The traditional homes were converted to permit fully furnished bedrooms designed specifically for...
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7.9
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34 reviews
I would definitely recommend Brookdale Meridian Assisted Living to others. The staff and residents were both very friendly and helpful. I was always able to reach out with questions via email, phone, and in...
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.
Our community, located in Haslett, Mich., about 20 minutes from Lansing, offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, art and other creative projects, lively meals and fun outings. Haslett offers the warmth...
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Okemos Michigan is nestled in the heart of Meridian Township; a community known for its abundance of natural beauty, vibrant downtown districts, and quiet, safe, friendly neighborhoods. At the Willows at Okemos, residents can choose from a variety of ways to enjoy their days. Those who are...
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The staff is great but the management company has changed a few things. They started some activities up. It's a very nice place to be. I would recommend this community to others. The community is neat...
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.
Marsh Pointe is mid-Michigan's leading location for adults 55 and better! Residents enjoy easy living in our one or two bedroom apartments with private patios or balconies. Each apartment is fully equipped with appliances including a microwave, washer and dryer in the apartment, central...
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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.
We are a very homey atmosphere with lots of love and caring. There are two caregivers on each shift. We serve three meals per day plus snacks. We offer one on one care. 'Love is the main medication.'
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Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows
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.
With a town slogan that says, “Every day is an event!” it is easy to believe that there is something fun happening nearly every day in Howell, Michigan; especially at our campus! At The Willows at Howell, our residents can oftentimes be found participating in one of Howell’s many seasonal...
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It's the people. VISTA SPRINGS HOWELL has a great committed team of employees that are all caregivers. My father receives attentive and proactive care. When he is smiling, I'm smiling, too. He frequently...
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.
The Cortland Howell, a member of the Priority Life Care family, is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community located in the charming city of Howell, Michigan. Designed to cater to a broad range of needs, The Cortland Howell offers both the freedom and support desired by those in...
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a really good place for the price we paid, Maintenance issues sometimes took a little longer to get things fixed than I would like. The room sizes were fair but not bad. I would recommend this...
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.
1777 is one of East Lansing's newest community designed exclusively for adults 55+. We are located east of Hagadorn Rd. Our community features spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes specifically designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Our many amenities include: FREE heat,...
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I love this place. It's secure. Very quiet. You rarely hear the neighbors. Most times I don't run into anyone in the halls. I've seen places that aren't clean and this one is very clean. They address...
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.
Hawk's Ridge Senior is a brand new community located in Bath, at the I-69 and Webster Road exit! We feature spacious 2 bedroom apartment homes for persons age 55 and older. With a gorgeous view of Park Lake or the adjoining woods, we offer the comforts of the country, while still being close to...
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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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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.
Riverwind senior assisted care facility provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing that well-trained, compassionate staff are available around the clock to provide the level of assistance that is required. Our goal is to allow aging adults to continue living the lifestyle that they prefer...
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.
Benson Hills Apartments is an affordable senior housing apartment complex located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Haslett, Ingham County, MI. Benson Hills Apartments is conveniently located near shopping centers, hospital and medical facilities, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and more....
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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.
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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.
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 Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village!Discover a senior living community where relationships are central, and team members work to anticipate your loved one's needs. When your loved one joins Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village, you’ll find individual neighborhoods with a smaller group of...
Cost of independent living in Bell Oak, MI
The average cost of senior living in Bell Oak is $3,829 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lansing, MI with an average of $3,072 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bell Oak, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Bell Oak
Recent reviews for independent living in Bell Oak
Meadows of Owosso
4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Provision Living at East Lansing
4.4
Facility is clean and airy, staff is very friendly, and excellent with residents, always very caring, and always smiling
Prestige Way in Holt, MI
5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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Bell Oak independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bell Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bell Oak, 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 Bell Oak 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 Bell Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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33.6%
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30.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bell Oak 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 Bell Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bell Oak, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bell Oak 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 Bell Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
44%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
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32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32%
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookdale Brighton, Independence Village of Brighton and Independence Village of Brighton Valley are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bell Oak, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 26 independent living facilities near Bell Oak, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bell Oak, Michigan are Independence Village of Brighton Valley, Independence Village of East Lansing and Springvale Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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