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The cost of independent living in Houghton Lake Heights is about $2,755 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 57 options.

Read 230 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 Grayling, Lake City and Houghton Lake.

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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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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 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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Cost of independent living in Houghton Lake Heights, MI

The average cost of senior living in Houghton Lake Heights is $2,755 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skidway Lake, MI with an average of $2,755 per month.

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

Houghton Lake Heights, MI
$2,755/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$5,183/mo
Independent Living
$2,755/mo

Independent living costs in Houghton Lake Heights, MI, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,942/mo

Senior living costs in Houghton Lake Heights 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: Houghton Lake Heights, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoughton Lake Heights, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,755/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,640/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,183/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Houghton Lake Heights, MI:$2,755/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Houghton Lake Heights, MI:$4,640/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Houghton Lake Heights, MI:$5,183/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Houghton Lake Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Houghton Lake Heights

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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Niche Aging Center Claire in Clare, MI

4.8
My loved one has Alzheimer's, and he appears to be very content so we've been really happy with the service, and it's a very clean facility.

Houghton Lake Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Houghton Lake Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Houghton Lake Heights, 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 Houghton Lake Heights 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 Houghton Lake Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Houghton Lake Heights, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Houghton Lake Heights 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 Houghton Lake Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Houghton Lake Heights, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
14%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.5%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Houghton Lake Heights 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 Houghton Lake Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Houghton Lake Heights, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.8%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.8%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.3%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
15.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
5.3%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.5%
47.7%
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Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, August Haus and Curry House are the top-rated independent living facilities near Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan is Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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