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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oscoda County, MI
The cost of independent living in Oscoda County is about $3,182 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 57 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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We are grateful to the many aids, nurses, cooks, residents who are making our mother's stay pleasant and well cared. They take time to joke with her and have a conversation about her interests. High...
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’m so impressed and grateful for the level of care given to my mom as well as the other residents of Oscoda Fields. It is a smaller facility which lends itself to a “homey” atmosphere. The staff takes the...
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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I would recommend to others. However, staffing is an issue but this seems to be true with this type of facility. Staff are friendly and caring. When we visited Mom felt comfortable. Liked that they had 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.
There are some families who might be interested in reading about Aspen Ridge, which is a friendly retirement community located in Bend. Many people throughout Oregon may be wondering where their parents should go during their golden years. The staff at Aspen Ridge will be ready to help take on...
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My Uncle likes this facility and he loves the staff members as well. They are very attentive and he only has good things to say about them. For activities, they offer things like crafts, movie nights, 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 Brook of Roscommon is an affordable assisted living community nestled in the tranquil village of Roscommon, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in Higgins Township in northern Michigan with both medical facilities and quaint village shops nearby. Our comfortable home environment only two...
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It is a very good place to put your parents. The staff are excellent to work with. My loved one is enjoying the food. It would be nice to have a program to have some sort of fee assistance for the month
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 Retirement of Gaylord is an independent living community located in Gaylord in Otsego County, MI. Here we offer all the comforts of home in an environment especially designed to accommodate senior residents. The Brook Retirement of Gaylord lies in close proximity to some of the finest...
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They have had changes with the staff recently, and I have seen good improvements. The staff is very friendly, it's very clean, and the meals are good. It does not matter when you visit as it is always the...
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.
Tawas Village is nestled on 20 acres bordered with pine trees. It is located just blocks from downtown and near Tawas Lake. Local wildlife often is seen on our property such as deer, fox, wild turkeys and various birds.Our cement walk way surrounds our building and allows our residents to enjoy...
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My dad loves living here. The staff has been wonderful, anything you ask them to do they are more than willing to do. My sister and I went to eat with him and the food was amazing. I do think they should do...
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.
Harbor Independent Living of East Tawas Harbor Independent Living is located in East Tawas, Michigan, which is a historic town that has a lot to offer. From the timeless buildings and unique businesses to the breathtaking view of Tawas Bay and beaches, you will be proud to call East Tawas home....
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Positive experience. Very clean. Friendliness was good once I understood protocol. Quality of care was as good as could be expected. Food was excellent. Activities were available, she didn't take...
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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The staff is friendly,and very helpful when needed.It is out in the country where they see wild life.My mother loves seeing Amish go by in their buggies.They do activities when residents want to ,The 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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Apartments of AuSable Valley CommunityThe Apartments of AuSable Valley is a senior housing community located in picturesque Fairview, Oscoda County, MI. Our community is nestled in a small neighborhood, with easy access to a small walking path directly to the lovely greenery of Township Park,...
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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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.
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.
Hillman's Haven is and Assisted Living Facility located in beautiful downtown Hillman. Our facility is an Adult Foster Care Facility licensed by the State of Michigan. Hillman's Haven was built in 2004 by Charles (Chas) & Carol Otto. There are 20 private apartments with private bathroom (with...
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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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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.
The Brook of West Branch is an assisted living community situated in West Branch, MI. The quaint city of West Branch is known for its scenic trails, lakes and streams. Golfers enjoy taking advantage of the area's collection of golf courses, while fishermen appreciate the outstanding trout streams...
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.
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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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: 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.
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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...
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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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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...
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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.
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...
Cost of independent living in Oscoda County, MI
The average cost of senior living in Oscoda County is $3,182 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oscoda County, MI vs. nearby counties
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What families are saying about independent living in Oscoda County
Recent reviews for independent living in Oscoda County
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
5.0
From the first phone call, to the move-in, through the past three months of my sister living at August Haus, the entire staff has been extremely helpful and supportive and thorough and inclusive. Could not have picked a better place for my sister! Thank you so much to everyone involved in the ...
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Aspen Ridge Retirement Village in Gaylord, MI
4.8
Overall this has been a good move for my Mom. I feel comfortable she is being taken care of. Timing of her med has been a bit challenging but I have found staff to be cooperative once they understand why every four hours, not an hour either way of four. Overall very happy.
Oscoda County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oscoda County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oscoda 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 Oscoda 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 Oscoda County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oscoda County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
33.5%
No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oscoda County, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oscoda 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 Oscoda County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
13.5%
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Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.4%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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August Haus, Oscoda Fields and Aspen Ridge Retirement Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oscoda County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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