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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mio, MI

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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
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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, 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.
Turning Brook is located in Alpena, Michigan. We offer retirement living at its finest. Our goal is to provide retirees with a comfortable home where they can have on-site help, but they are able to keep their independence. The ôTown Squareö is the walkway between apartments. The walkway has...
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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
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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.
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 is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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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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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...

Cost of independent living in Mio, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mio is $3,035 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mio, MI vs. nearby cities

Mio, MI
$3,035/mo
$2,171/mo
$2,096/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mio, MI vs. the state and national average

Mio, MI
$3,035/mo
U.S. national average
$4,031/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mio vs. other types of senior living

$3,327/mo
Independent Living
$3,035/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mio, MI by room type

Studio
$4,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,586/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,350/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Mio

Recent reviews for independent living in Mio

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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August Haus in Gaylord, MI

3.6
They help in all ways, some things may need to asked for. Like shampooing carpet after an accident. The urine odor can be strong. They do their best, with a lot of staff changes there have been a few in training. I can call every day to check on my brother. They give me details of his day, this ...
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI

4.5
We recently moved Mom into Aspen Ridge of Gaylord, Michigan. We noticed shortly after, that she was seemed much more content and happy then we had seen her in many months. The facility is kept very clean, and there seems to be ample staff, to care for the residents. Our family has been really ...
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Mio independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mio independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mio, 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 Mio 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 Mio partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mio, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
19.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mio 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 Mio communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mio, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
2.8%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
35.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mio 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 Mio offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mio, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
13.9%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.9%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
2.8%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.3%
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August Haus, Oscoda Fields and The Brook of Roscommon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mio, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 42 independent living facilities near Mio, Michigan. See the full list.

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