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The cost of independent living in Buckley is about $2,730 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 34 options.

Read 126 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Traverse City, Cadillac and Brethren.

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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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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
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.
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...
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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Cost of independent living in Buckley, MI

The average cost of senior living in Buckley is $2,730 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mesick, MI with an average of $2,730 per month.

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

Buckley, MI
$2,730/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,055/mo
Independent Living
$2,730/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,109/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,940/mo

Senior living costs in Buckley 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: Buckley, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuckley, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,730/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,324/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,055/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Buckley, MI:$2,730/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Buckley, MI:$4,324/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Buckley, MI:$5,055/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Buckley

Recent reviews for independent living in Buckley

Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Independence Village of Traverse City

4.0
I have been a resident of Independence Village in Traverse City for four months. It's a beautiful facility, classically designed with a variety of apartments. Three meals daily are served with regular choices and alternate choices. Food is usually quite good, but not always! The apartments are ...
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Curry House in Cadillac, MI

5.0
The staff is very helpful and friendly. The building is very clean. I would definitely recommend them to others who searching for a place for their loved one.

Buckley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckley, 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 Buckley 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 Buckley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckley, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.6%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.7%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckley 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 Buckley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckley, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.6%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckley 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 Buckley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buckley, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.7%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
47.5%
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Independence Village of Traverse City, Curry House and Autumn House of Williamsburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckley, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 34 independent living facilities near Buckley, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Buckley, Michigan is Independence Village of Traverse City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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