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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckley, MI
The cost of independent living in Buckley is about $3,516 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 99 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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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...
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: 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...
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Cost of independent living in Buckley, MI
The average cost of senior living in Buckley is $3,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, MI with an average of $3,259 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckley, MI vs. the state and national average
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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.
Curry House in Cadillac, MI
5.0
5 for all without a hint of hesitation!!!!
It was an amazing experience. Curry house Cadillac is fantastic!!!
The staff from touring to move in to daily living to last moments were caring, loving, attentive and all simply a blessing.
Independence Village of Traverse City
5.0
Mom needed more help and Independence Village hit all of the three nags that were important to our family.
Great staff was what put it over the top for us!
Thanks to your service we were able to find this quickly
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
3.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.8%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
13.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
8.5%
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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
13.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.4%
17%
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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
20.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
45.8%
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Independence Village of Traverse City, Curry House and Traverse Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buckley, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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