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The cost of independent living in Mc Kinley is about $3,056 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 39 options. Read 70 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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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.
Country Village Apartments is an affordable senior, 55 and over housing community, located in the small, beautiful village of Roscommon, Roscommon County, MI. The community is located very close to Higgens Lake and Houghton Lake, offering beautiful views within walking distance, making this a...
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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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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.
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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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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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I couldn't be happier with the staff and hospice in the way they took care of my mother. You all became family to us and I would like to say Thank You for caring and loving my Mother as we all did. Mom...
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 Houghton Lake is an assisted living community in Houghton Lake, MI. Houghton Lake is a popular retirement spot and vacation spot year round. The Brook of Houghton Lake is located across the street from Houghton Lake Park and just down the road from Houghton Lake, the largest inland...
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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 Mc Kinley, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kinley is $3,056 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

Independent living costs in Mc Kinley, MI, vs. nearby cities

Mc Kinley, MI
$3,056/mo
$2,171/mo
$3,309/mo

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

Mc Kinley, MI
$3,056/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kinley, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,351/mo
Independent Living
$3,056/mo

Independent living costs in Mc Kinley, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,784/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,460/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$800/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Kinley 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: Mc Kinley, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Kinley, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,056/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,270/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,351/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Mc Kinley, MI:$3,056/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Kinley, MI:$3,270/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Mc Kinley, MI:$3,351/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Mc Kinley

Recent reviews for independent living in Mc Kinley

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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Oscoda Fields

4.9
All of the employees are kind, caring, and seem to be knowledgeable in their field! My in-laws have been very happy residing there, and they were very kind to them both after my mother-in-law passed away recently.

Aspen Ridge in Gaylord, MI

4.8
It was the closest to our family and had good ratings. I didn't eat with the staff my son and his wife did we were in Florida with my mom at the time. They liked the cleanliness of it and the rooms were nice and big and the room she was in had nice big windows.

Mc Kinley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kinley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kinley, 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 Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kinley 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 Mc Kinley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Kinley, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
17.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
2.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
46.4%
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