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Photo of Living Waters Buell Lake
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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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Majestic was excellent for the four she was there before passing. That would be a 5 for the overall experience. Yes, we would recommend Majestic Care of Flushing Assisted Living
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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My husband mother after her fall a year ago was doing well until she fell again and was very confused. Found out she has progressive Dementia and was going to need more help than my husband & I could do. My...
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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My father receives physical, speech and occupational therapy each week in house. The therapist are wonderful. The facility is newly renovated and very clean. Additional services offered make all 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.
Bavarian Comfort Care is an assisted living community in peaceful Bridgeport, Saginaw County, Michigan. Bridgeport is a small unincorporated community located right outside of Saginaw. The area offers quick access to Interstate 75 and Highway 46. Bavarian Comfort Care is located at the corner...
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I would absolutely, on a scale of 1-5, give them a 10. BROOKDALE OF BAY CITY OUTSHINES EVERY OTHER IN THE ARE AS FAR AS MEMORY CARE AND DEMENTIA!!!!!! The people who work there are all trained to some degree...
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.
Less Worrying, More LivingWhen you walk through the doors of this kind and welcoming community, prepare to feel your worries melt away. With a dedicated care team and the loveliest residents you could ever hope to meet, you’ll quickly discover this assisted living and memory care community...
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What has made Fiddler's Green Senior Community such a great experience so far is the staff. Their staff team is friendly and helpful and we would recommend this community to other families based on 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.
Our mission at Fiddler’s Green is to provide a safe and comfortable community that individuals are proud to call home. Through a variety of services, all-inclusive amenities, and a welcoming atmosphere, we help independent seniors find support, connection, and care.In addition to accommodations,...
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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, 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.
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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As a frequent visitor, I’m consistently impressed by Birch Run Fields. The staff is compassionate and attentive, always providing excellent care. The facility is clean and inviting, with engaging activities...
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 rooms are large and comfortable, able to bring stuff from home to move in, allows pet, facility layout is really good I think, one elevator but seems to work ok, staff are great, digital...
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 Colonial Villa we focus on the individual. Our dedicated staff listens to your concerns and addresses your needs. You and your loved one will be in the very best of care. Every resident is supported and encouraged to live at the most independent level of care consistent with their needs and...
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What we like the most about the community is the Friendliness of staff, cleanliness of building, and communication. Yes, we would recommend the community to others with the caveat that they should plan on...
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.
Bay City Comfort Care is a state-of-the-art facility located on Shrestha Drive sprawling over 38,000 square feet of immaculately designed space. Designed to feel like a luxury resort, with a floor plan that encourages community interactions, you’ll fit right in. Our state-of-the-art facility is...
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Photo of Bickford of Midland
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Limited options available when I needed it, but the facility had opening and I was pleased with seeing residents not just in their rooms; did not smell institutional, people looked happy and thriving. I...
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.
From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...
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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 retirement years should be comfortable and enjoyable, without the worries that home ownership brings. Cranbrook Terrace, a lifestyle-rich apartment community designed for residents 55 and better, offers the opportunity to live in style, with time to enjoy your family, friends and favorite...
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My mother lives here, Amazing staff and facility. Very loving and caring, to residents and all of us family members. Go out of their way to make us comfortable and have everything we may need. l am very...
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 would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The ease of being able to visit my loved one and the staff being responsive to the residents that needed assistance stand out to me. 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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My mother in law got a one bedroom here. Beautiful place, nice staff. Something she and her family was the 30 day period at move in where they had to manage her medications, even though she was doing it for...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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Overall it's great so far. Staff has been very good so far as well. There's always lots of food & good overall experience this far.
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.
Margaret's Meadows specializes in providing memory and long term care and is conveniently located in central Michigan, only a few miles from the picturesque Mt. Pleasant and Lake Isabella. Margaret's Meadows prides itself on its clean and safe environment -one where the residents will feel at...
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It was extremely clean, and the staff were very friendly- most of them were exceptional and went out of their way to help in any way we needed. Meals were well prepared, and they were always willing to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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The community is quick to address any issues, my loved one is 97 and loves it here. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this community to others
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.
Pineview Apartments is a comfortable senior housing and secure 55+ residence located in the friendly city of Essexville, Bay County, Michigan. Boasting a wonderful sense of community and fabulous amenities, Pineview Apartments is the perfect place to call home. Essexville is a small but active...
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I grew up in Owosso Michigan, I currently live in Bend Oregon. My parents remained in Owosso, despite trying to urge them to move closer to my sister who lived in Rockford, Illinois or myself. They were in...
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.
There truly will be no place like home like The Meadows. We will strive to do everything possible to bring the comforts of home to our future residents. Our community will provide everything a home offers as well as amenities, activities, and services. We are passionate about providing a loving...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
PET FRIENDLY, HEAT, WATER/SEWER AND TRASH PICK UP INCLUDED IN RENT!! Affordable living in Frankenmuth's loveliest Senior (62 yrs of age or older, disabled of any age: with or without children) community currently has openings. Located less than two blocks off Main Street within walking distance...
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Everytime I visit the Maples, the residents are happy and well cared for. You walk in the door and it feels like home. The staff is friendly and very loving to the residents. Like they are taking care 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.
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I have nothing but good things to say about Edgewood. Everyone, from the kitchen staff to the director treated my husband and me like family. They had meaningful activities. Someone was always available...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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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...
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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Elmo, MI

The average cost of senior living in Saint Elmo is $3,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gladwin, MI with an average of $3,075 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, vs. nearby cities

Saint Elmo, MI
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$3,859/mo
$3,722/mo

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

Saint Elmo, MI
$3,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,307/mo
Independent Living
$3,601/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$5,035/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,144/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,694/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Elmo 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: Saint Elmo, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Elmo, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,601/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,141/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,307/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Saint Elmo, MI:$3,601/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Elmo, MI:$4,141/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Saint Elmo, MI:$4,307/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Elmo 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
Saint Elmo, MI$2,573/mo$2,376/mo+8.3%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Saint Elmo, MI
2024 average cost:$2,573/mo
2023 average cost:$2,376/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Saint Elmo

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Elmo

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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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.

Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso

5.0
I was looking for a place for my mom for quite some time. I visited Welcome Home and fell in love! The homes are beautiful! Once I placed my mom I was pleased to find our that the staff truly care about the elderly. I am beyond happy that I found Welcome Home! My mom is doing very well, ...
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Saint Elmo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Elmo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Elmo, 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Elmo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Midland King's Daughters Home, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Swanhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Elmo, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 161 independent living facilities near Saint Elmo, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Elmo, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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