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The cost of independent living in Bell Oak is about $3,617 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 280 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: 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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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.
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...
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Bell Oak, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bell Oak is $3,617 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason, MI with an average of $3,043 per month.

Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, vs. nearby cities

Bell Oak, MI
$3,617/mo

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

Bell Oak, MI
$3,617/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,160/mo
Independent Living
$3,617/mo

Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,242/mo
Studio
$4,751/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,868/mo

Senior living costs in Bell Oak 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: Bell Oak, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBell Oak, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,617/mo$3,748/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,253/mo$4,249/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,160/mo$4,620/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bell Oak, MI:$3,617/mo
Michigan:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Bell Oak, MI:$4,253/mo
Michigan:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Bell Oak, MI:$5,160/mo
Michigan:$4,620/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Bell Oak, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bell Oak 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
Bell Oak, MI$2,756/mo$2,446/mo+12.7%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Bell Oak, MI
2024 average cost:$2,756/mo
2023 average cost:$2,446/mo
Percent change:+12.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 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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Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.3
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 that brought in a lot of natural light. It was very enjoyable to be in as well as visit.

Bickford of Okemos

4.5
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.

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.
Bell Oak, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.5%
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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
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
17.2%
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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.
Bell Oak, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of East Lansing, Oakhaven Manor and Quality Care of Howell are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bell Oak, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 29 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 East Lansing, Oakhaven Manor and Brookdale Brighton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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