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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Otter Lake, MI
The cost of independent living in Otter Lake is about $2,856 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 156 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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I looked into two places locally. I liked this one because it was smaller and seemed more personable. The staff is friendly and accommodating. I wanted a place where I could bring our dog to visit my...
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.
Welcome to Devonshire, a Leisure Living Community in Lapeer, Michigan, where residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and...
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The staff here are all wonderful. They truly care about the residents. The meals are very satisfying. I would recommend this facility to anyone that is looking for a family oriented place to bring their...
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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[name removed], director of, is very experienced. She is compassionate, at the same time, following all the laws/ rules for Hippa. I highly recommend Living Waters Buell Lake to others looking.
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.
Brand New in the Fall of 2020 Living Waters Buell Lake is a modern Assisted Living Facility located in the peaceful, beautiful and conveniently located country side of Northern Genesee County. This Home sits overlooking Buell Lake and is within a 10 to 20 minute drive of Frankenmuth, Birch Run,...
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They always went all out for any holiday with decorating and involving the residents. Everyone was very friendly and always said hello when they saw us. My father in law passed away in October, but during...
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.
Experience our difference the moment you step foot into our one-of-a-kind Assisted Living and Memory Care community. You’ll be greeted by our professional staff who are ready to listen to you and learn all about your wants, needs – and stories! You’ll see residents smiling, laughing and...
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The management at Cranberry Park really cares about the residents! My mother also says they are really good cooks too. The lady [name removed] that manages the place she is a sweetheart and her just got put...
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.
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My friend entered Cranberry Park in August 2023 coming from a horrible experience at Fenton Healthcare. He received respect and genuine care, he could not believe the huge difference in care here....
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.
Cranberry Park's beautiful building was built in January of 2011. We are located on the north side of Vienna road, just East of down town and 10 miles from Frankenmuth in northern Genessee County. Cranberry Park is a 20 bed facility, you will be amazed when you walk in at how beautiful and...
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Extremely friendly staff team! Activities are fun and entertaining centered around involving all! Feels like a home instead of a facility Great value
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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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.
Braidwood Manor is located in the heart of downtown Davison Michigan. Davison is a small town where you will hear 'Good Morning' when you pass on the sidewalk and where they close the streets for fairs and festivals. Being in the center of town allows Braidwood's residents to take it all in from...
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Thank you for telling me about Elizabeth’s Assisted Living. It is a fantastic place. I feel my Mother is content and well cared for. The Staff is very friendly and the facility is always super clean and...
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.
Gross AFC #4 is an assisted living community located in Clio, Michigan. The suburban area of Flint, Clio is the perfect place to live and socialize. The welcoming atmosphere is inviting for family and friends to visit at any time of the year. Gross AFC#4 is designed to provide an apartment style...
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26 reviews
Nice, small apartments available with warm, kind and attentive staff. Only wish there were more offsite activities available for residents. Movies, bingo, church, local farmers markets and visits to local...
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.
It’s Good To Be HomeWhile quality care is a top priority at this assisted living community in Davison, Michigan, the first thing you notice isn’t the care team—it’s the residents. As you explore the community, you’ll find cheerful companions lingering in front of the fireplace or lounging in...
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Very clean pleasant atmosphere. Warm, friendly & experienced staff. A good feeling to know mom is safe while treated with dignity & special elder care.
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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Lapeer, Michigan! Stonegate Health Campus is proud to serve the residents of a vibrant town known for its friendly people. Conveniently located near plenty of places to dine, shop, and explore, our residents have many opportunities to enjoy Lapeer. For...
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Maintenance issues are addressed fairly quickly. Meal options are expensive and limited to one meal a day. While we don’t participate in the meal options, I’m told the current cook does a very good job. The...
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.
At Ivy Terrace, we provide a community where you can build rich connections, and experience the independence to be yourself while living life to its full potential.Designed with your comfort in mind, our accommodating private senior apartment living offers you the freedom to enjoy all of the...
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On the 2nd tuesday of november., we were praying for a solution to finding accomodations that would meet a wide variety of concerns. My wife and I had recently been transfered from our job location to jobs...
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.
Ballard Village is a senior living community in Davison, Michigan, Genesee County. Our beautiful residence offers clean, attractive, affordable housing for seniors. Davison is a wonderful place to live, with easy access to big-city amenities in nearby Flint. Davison is a charming, small-town...
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.
FREE: HEAT, WATER & TRASH PET FRIENDLY Spacious 1 bedroom apartments with patios. NO STAIRS, everything is ground floor! Minutes from Lapeer or Davison. Completely remodeled throughout with new full sized appliances complete with a large pantry for extra storage. Tiled bathrooms with walk-in...
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
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Clio Village Senior Apartments are located next to the beautiful wooded Clio nature and bike path. Enjoy the outdoors right at your door step. Within minutes, you can grab a meal, a movie, or shop at a local retail establishment, and they're all within walking distance. If you are looking for a...
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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.
Taeckens Terrace is situated in the heart of Davison, Genesee County , MI where residents can find a small, hometown feel that welcomes all to the area. Originally settled in 1842, there are now 5,173 citizens in the small town that continues to grow. This is the ideal place for families, as well...
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: 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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Otter Lake, MI
The average cost of senior living in Otter Lake is $2,856 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millington, MI with an average of $2,761 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Otter Lake, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Otter Lake
Recent reviews for independent living in Otter Lake
Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth
5.0
I have just placed my Wife into Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. The process was quite smooth, but also I needed to be patient, a hard thing for me to do..But the administration & staff at this place is top notch. The Exec. Director & I had spoke on the phone several times, and I also worked with ...
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The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI
5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
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Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI
5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.
Otter Lake independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Otter Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Otter Lake, 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 Otter Lake 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 Otter Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Otter Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.7%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Otter Lake 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 Otter Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Otter Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Otter Lake 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 Otter Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Otter Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.1%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
17.9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, Devonshire Retirement Village and Holiday Winter Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Otter Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near Otter Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Otter Lake, Michigan are Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care, Devonshire Retirement Village and Holiday Winter Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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