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My favorite thing is the nice girls that help take care of me. The food is good and I like when they cook southern food. I love that I can have my best friend, my cat "Nike," here with me. I wouldn't still...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Birmingham! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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They have quite a few activities like bingo exercise classes, church a pastor comes to building on Sundays, as well as other activities. Apt size is average living room, 1 bedroom, kitchen. The tenants are...
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.
The Park at Trowbridge is a vibrant senior living community in Southfield conveniently located near I-696 and Telegraph. We have been serving Seniors for nearly 30 years! The Park offers many wonderful, resort style, amenities and is nestled in a residential neighborhood at Civic Center & Berg...
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Very nice place. The people who work here are amazing and so helpful. The food is excellent and there are so many activities to get involved with. I am very happy that I moved here and that A Place For Mom...
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.
Nestled among rolling hills on Adams Road between South Boulevard and Auburn Road in Rochester Hills, American House - The Village is ideally located close to family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, and Troy. Nearby hospitals...
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We have a bus to take people almost anywhere. Including church. I help some if they need a ride and/or walking dogs. Not sure about others but we have many workers that came here from places because they...
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.
American House Meridian is set to open in January of 2024! Our newest Independent Living community, American House Meridian, offers a vibrant lifestyle in a warm and welcoming environment. An appealing modern architectural style features clean lines and distinctive details throughout, including...
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The staff is very nice to all the people living here, but it's the friendliness of the people living here that's the best. The apartments are large and comfortable and the people are very unpretentious.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint East Lansing! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...
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Westhaven Manor is a wonderful place to live. The apartments are spacious, and there are plenty of activities available for the residents to stay engaged and connected.
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.
Westhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 62 and older. As a resident of Westhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment. We know that you will love the many advantages that Westhaven Manor has to offer as well...
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The staff was very caring. My dad loved the space he was allowed to roam around the house-like setting. It's very different from other memory care places that are just a single hallway
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Saginaw, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including flower-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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What we like the most about the community is the friendliness of everyone - residents and staff. We felt immediately welcomed. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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Friendly, energetic staff, clean facility, talented chef. I miss having a gym and pool on-site but both are a short drive away.
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.
Your leisure years should be comfortable, without the cares and worries that home ownership brings. When you select Lockwood of Waterford, you can be certain that you'll enjoy spacious apartment home living equipped with every convenience. The many services and amenities offered will make your...
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Good size room and close. The staff was very nice and supportive. Several activities and games and also a prayer chapel. Beauty Salon and outdoor patio.. Food was average.
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.
At Red Cedar Lodge Senior Living, we pride ourselves on offering a range of assisted living and memory care services that set us apart from the rest. We bring a resort-style experience to everyday life, where our residents are free to enjoy themselves, forge meaningful connections, and pursue...
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Caring staff from cleaning group maintenance guys to top administrators. Well maintained and staffed. Now that I am in a larger building I can appreciate the smaller building with more intimate porches. Much...
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.
Welcome to Lockwood of Fenton - a luxury senior community with everything you need all in one place! Upscale amenities, a spectrum of services, and a premium location offer a fun and unique living experience for all to enjoy. The Lockwood Senior Living brand was established in 2002. Today, the...
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Grand Haven Manor is a clean, well maintained facility. The apartment sizes are just right for one or two people. There are many amenities, though some require additional fees. The location is very nice,...
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.
Grandhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 55 and older. As a Resident of Grandhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment or one of our beautiful cottages with attached garages. We know that you will love the...
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My mom is very happy there! Trying to get her involved in some of the activities but will take time. I would recommend to others. [name removed] and [name removed] have been wonderful to work with
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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The staff. My parents are left to live independently, but know they have someone to go to if they need anything. The activities are great along with family day each month. Bingo is a huge hit for my parents....
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.
Set in a beautifully wooded lot on Joy road just minutes from I-275, American House Westland Joy is situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland, Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton and Plymouth. We are also in close proximity to hospitals including, St....
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Staff is very committed to residents comfort. Since the "Orchards" took over ownership of "Canterbury on the Lake" there has been vast improvements to an aging Building. There are still a few issues with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Canterbury-on-the-Lake is a senior living retirement community, with Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living apartments, skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation — all under one roof. We have providing care in Waterford for 20 years.Canterbury-on-the-Lake is managed by managed by...
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My mom was number 10, it was a new place. It just took them awhile to get there act together. They did a good job. Clean, friendly staff. Food was good, sometimes it was hard for the elderly to eat
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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The facility is always clean, with kind staff members, good meals and a fabulous activities coordinator who makes an effort to include everyone. The only negative items or areas of improvement I can think of...
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 relaxing, comfortable one-story community in the West-side suburbs that truly feels like home, American House Livonia is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Livonia, Plymouth, Northville, Farmington, Westland, and Garden City. We are also...
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It would be a five but sometimes the medical staff members were rude, pushy or on their phones. Yes I'd recommend it to others. They also need to fix the walk way that leads to the courtyard. No residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Providing apartments in the main building and ranch-style independent living 'Villas' in the campus beyond, American House Farmington Hills is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping and familiar medical professionals in Farmington, Farmington Hills, Southfield, Redford, and Livonia. We...
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We were blessed to have our father in the care of serenity house. The love and support and kindness that was given to my father will always remain in our hearts. They treated him like he was their own family...
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.
Serenity House Assisted Living is located in the heart of West Michigan. Our assisted living community offers clean, comfortable, private and semi-private rooms. Our experienced, caring staff is available 24 hours a day. There are many important advantages to assisted living. Your loved one will...
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My mother has been in Burcham for almost 2 years in memory care. Great care! My father has been in 4 areas of Burcham in the last 6 months. The staff have made his transitions painless and as easy as...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Burcham Hills is an assisted living community located in beautiful East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. When visiting here, you can enjoy 38 beautiful acres of land. When your family visits with you, they can take walks on the many walking paths throughout the community to spend enjoyable time...
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I love the location of your organization. Staff members in the office, very knowledgeable, friendly. [name removed] is the one that I deal with when I call from Colorado. She always takes time to get back to...
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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It is very clean. The staff are super friendly and bubbly. There are lots of activities. The food looked good too. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Located in Northville, MI, near Livonia and Plymouth, just 11 miles west of downtown Detroit and minutes from the historic downtown, Fairmont Senior Living of Northville offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services tailored to the individual needs of each resident who calls our community...
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What we like the most about Park House Southfield is the multiple services that are available, and we would recommend them to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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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What we like the most about the community is that the people are nice and friendly, and their staff are accommodating. The staff also keep the place nice and clean.
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.
Offering spacious apartments to rent monthly as well as condominiums for purchase, American House Southfield is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Southfield, Oak Park, Beverly Hills, and Farmington Hills. We are also close to nearby hospitals...
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Great staff headed by [name removed]and almost everyone is upbeat and truly enjoys what they are doing. Not perfect but dang close.
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 charming, cozy community, American House Milford is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in the quaint town of Milford and surrounding areas of Highland, Commerce, and Bloomfield. American House Milford is also located close to Huron Valley Sinai...
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Cost of independent living in Nicholson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Nicholson is $4,031 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason, MI with an average of $3,220 per month.

Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, vs. nearby cities

Nicholson, MI
$4,031/mo
$3,593/mo
$3,618/mo

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

Nicholson, MI
$4,031/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

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

$4,721/mo
Independent Living
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Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,075/mo
Studio
$3,282/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,447/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,295/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,302/mo

Senior living costs in Nicholson 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: Nicholson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNicholson, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,031/mo$3,821/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,568/mo$4,310/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,721/mo$4,696/mo$5,057/mo
Independent Living
Nicholson, MI:$4,031/mo
Michigan:$3,821/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Nicholson, MI:$4,568/mo
Michigan:$4,310/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Nicholson, MI:$4,721/mo
Michigan:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$5,057/mo
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Independent living costs in Nicholson, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Nicholson 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Nicholson, MI$2,606/mo$2,563/mo+1.7%
Michigan$2,704/mo$2,671/mo+1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Nicholson, MI
2024 average cost:$2,606/mo
2023 average cost:$2,563/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,704/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Nicholson

Recent reviews for independent living in Nicholson

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Nicholson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nicholson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nicholson, 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 Nicholson 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 Nicholson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.1%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Nicholson 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 Nicholson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nicholson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.7%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
35%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nicholson 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 Nicholson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nicholson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
45.1%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.4%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oakhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nicholson, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 500 independent living facilities near Nicholson, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Nicholson, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oakhaven Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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