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The cost of independent living in Heimforth is about $3,141 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options.

Read 210 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, Elk Rapids and Suttons Bay.

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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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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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.
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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.
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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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
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.
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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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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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My mother lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
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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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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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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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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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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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Heimforth, MI

The average cost of senior living in Heimforth is $3,141 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buckley, MI with an average of $2,730 per month.

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

Heimforth, MI
$3,141/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,888/mo
Independent Living
$3,141/mo

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

Studio
$3,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,509/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,374/mo

Senior living costs in Heimforth 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: Heimforth, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHeimforth, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,141/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,909/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,888/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Heimforth, MI:$3,141/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Heimforth, MI:$4,909/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Heimforth, MI:$5,888/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Heimforth, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Heimforth 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 average 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
Heimforth, MI$2,920/mo$3,046/mo-4.1%
Michigan$2,850/mo$2,738/mo+4.1%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Heimforth, MI
2024 average cost:$2,920/mo
2023 average cost:$3,046/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,738/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Heimforth

Recent reviews for independent living in Heimforth

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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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.

The Brook of Boyne City

4.9
I was extremely nervous about moving my parent into the Boyne City facility from reading the reviews. My Mother has been there for three months now and absolutely loves it!!! They are under new management and are fully staffed with staff that's extremely caring and passionate about caregiving!! ...
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Heimforth independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Heimforth independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Heimforth, 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 Heimforth 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 Heimforth partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Heimforth, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Heimforth 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 Heimforth communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Heimforth, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Heimforth 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 Heimforth offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Heimforth, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
10.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.1%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Traverse City, American House Charlevoix Senior Living and Curry House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Heimforth, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Heimforth, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Heimforth, Michigan is Independence Village of Traverse City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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