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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mackinac County, MI

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The cost of independent living in Mackinac County is about $3,475 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 73 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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My father really enjoys living there but it is just too expensive for, what I assume to be, the majority of normal elderly people. I can't really comment on meals. Haven't heard much good or bad.
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.
A welcoming and comfortable senior living community, American House Petoskey is perfectly situated close to family, friends, downtown, shopping and Little Traverse Bay in the charming town of Petoskey and surrounding areas of Harbor Springs, Boyne City and Charlevoix. American House Petoskey...
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I love the staff and services however the hallways and carpets in 90% of the building is disgustingly stained.I didn't have a lot of options that were in my price range that offered the services I knew my...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Pinecrest Village at Mackinaw! We understand that living independently as one ages is not always practical or possible. At Pinecrest Village at Mackinaw we offer a unique blend of affordable independent living with assistance when you need it. Whether you require just a little extra...
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My Mother has lived at Pineview for close to 2 years, and it has been absolutely wonderful for her! The staff truly feel like family, and they do so much more than care for the residents. The people that...
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.
The moment you step foot in Pineview Cottage, you will feel something special. From the beautiful surroundings to the warm welcome you’ll receive from our staff and residents, this community offers a wealth of opportunities that will complement your lifestyle. We invite you to experience Pineview...
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Everything is going just fine so far. Though my loved one is facing a few health complications, the staff do what they can to cater to her needs and requests and make her feel comfortable. The meals are also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Brook of Cheboygan is an assisted living community in pleasant Cheboygan, Michigan. Conveniently located close to plenty of stores and restaurants, the residence's prime Northern Michigan location means residents can enjoy all-four seasons in a family-orientated tourist destination. Residents...
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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.
Freighter View Assisted Living is a community located across from the Historic Soo Locks. Our beautiful log and stone home is only minutes from the downtown area, doctor’s offices, and War Memorial Hospital.Open since the summer of 2006, we have been able to provide quality care for many of the...
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This is the best decision that I made in choosing The Residences at Harbor Watch as my senior living facility. Even though Harbor Watch is a smaller community of people, it is more like family, you get to...
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.
Club lifestyle. Maintenance-free living. A vacation every day. This is what senior living is all about. You've worked hard your whole life and now it's time to focus on the things that bring you the most joy. You've earned it! At The Residences at Harbor Watch, we've taken care of all the...
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My grandfather lived there for several months before he passed away. I truly hadn't seen him so happy in years. He loved teasing the girls who work there. I can never thank [name removed] and [name removed]...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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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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, 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: 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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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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Perry Farm Village and Hillside of Harbor Springs are models for elder care and housing. They have caring professional staffs that take an interest in the well-being of each resident. If you live there,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live independently without the worries of lawn care, snow removal, and upkeep! This apartment community offers 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites to suit your lifestyle. Utilities included. These private apartments offer full, newly-renovated kitchens with built-in dishwashers, bright and spacious rooms,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mackinac County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mackinac County is $3,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sault Ste. Marie, MI with an average of $2,554 per month.

Independent living costs in Mackinac County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Mackinac County, MI
$3,475/mo

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

Mackinac County, MI
$3,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Mackinac County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,943/mo
Independent Living
$3,475/mo

Independent living costs in Mackinac County, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,300/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,800/mo

Senior living costs in Mackinac County 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: Mackinac County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMackinac County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,475/mo$3,748/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,943/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,943/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mackinac County, MI:$3,475/mo
Michigan:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Mackinac County, MI:$3,943/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mackinac County, MI:$3,943/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Mackinac County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mackinac County 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
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mackinac County, MI$2,874/mo$2,918/mo-1.5%
Michigan$2,607/mo$2,447/mo+6.5%
National$3,044/mo$2,867/mo+6.2%
Mackinac County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,874/mo
2023 average cost:$2,918/mo
Percent change:-1.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,607/mo
2023 average cost:$2,447/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Mackinac County

Recent reviews for independent living in Mackinac County

The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI

4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.

Castle Rock Retirement Center in Saint Ignace, MI

5.0
My brother [name removed] is currently residing ion this community and I am very thankful and impressed with the care he is receiving here. The staff is very supportive and compassionate, the facility is very clean and well maintained and the meals are excellent. There is a great need for this ...
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American House Petoskey Senior Living

3.8
American House ended up not being the ideal placement for my client. He often complained about unresponsive staff and attitude of staff. He ended up being transferred to a skilled nursing facility, had multiple admissions to the hospital, and ended up passing away just before Christmas. This ...
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Mackinac County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mackinac County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mackinac County, 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 Mackinac County 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 Mackinac County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mackinac County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mackinac County 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 Mackinac County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mackinac County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mackinac County 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 Mackinac County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
35.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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