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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oscoda County, MI
The cost of independent living in Oscoda County is about $3,077 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 43 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Rose City, Mio and Lewiston.
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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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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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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...
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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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...
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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.
Cost of independent living in Oscoda County, MI
The average cost of senior living in Oscoda County is $3,077 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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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Oscoda County, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Oscoda County, MI by room type
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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%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.5%
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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
2.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.2%
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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%
44.3%
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%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.2%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
16.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
2.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.2%
45.8%
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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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