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The cost of independent living in Fife Lake is about $3,448 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 116 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 keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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.
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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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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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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.
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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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: 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 Fife Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Fife Lake is $3,448 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grayling, MI with an average of $3,033 per month.

Independent living costs in Fife Lake, MI, vs. nearby cities

Fife Lake, MI
$3,448/mo
$3,511/mo
$3,475/mo

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

Fife Lake, MI
$3,448/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Fife Lake, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,545/mo
Independent Living
$3,448/mo

Independent living costs in Fife Lake, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$3,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,113/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

Senior living costs in Fife Lake 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: Fife Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFife Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,448/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,497/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,545/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Fife Lake, MI:$3,448/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Fife Lake, MI:$3,497/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Fife Lake, MI:$3,545/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Fife Lake, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fife Lake 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fife Lake, MI$3,483/mo$3,538/mo-1.6%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Fife Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$3,483/mo
2023 average cost:$3,538/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fife Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Fife Lake

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 really enjoy how friendly everyone here is and how they try to include new people. There are so many activities that it is hard to get moved in. I also am so that they allow you to have your pets with you.

Curry House in Cadillac, MI

5.0
The staff members were wonderful - very concerned and caring, very professional yet warm and loving. My parents loved the food choices and were always happy with their meals. My mother was especially pleased with being able to have her hair done their in Curry house. I was very impressed and ...
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Fife Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fife Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fife Lake, 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 Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fife Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
15.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fife Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fife Lake 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 Fife Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fife Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Traverse City, Curry House and Autumn House of Williamsburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fife Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 40 independent living facilities near Fife Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Fife Lake, Michigan is Independence Village of Traverse City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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