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The cost of independent living in Skidmore is about $2,783 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 27 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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Photo of LakeHouse Escanaba
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They are very caring but they are not equipped for higher needs/ end of life care. If you are looking for skilled nursing of any type this is not the right facility.
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.
North Woods Place is located in the lovely town of Escanaba on Michigan's northern peninsula. We are two miles from Ludington Park on the shores of Lake Michigan's Little Bay de Noc. We are situated near many amenities available in Escanaba such as parks, restaurants and cultural activities at...
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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.
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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.
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, 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.
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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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.
New Life of Crivitz Assisted Living is your new home to live and mingle. We are dedicated to provide home-like care in a resort setting. Our professional and caring staff is here 24 hours every day to take your worries away. We offer individualized care plans to meet each resident's needs. Each...
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Skidmore, MI

The average cost of senior living in Skidmore is $2,783 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kingsford, MI with an average of $1,975 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Skidmore, MI vs. nearby cities

Skidmore, MI
$2,783/mo
$1,975/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Skidmore, MI vs. the state and national average

Skidmore, MI
$2,783/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Skidmore vs. other types of senior living

$3,300/mo
Independent Living
$2,783/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Skidmore, MI by room type

Studio
$3,900/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,900/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Skidmore

Recent reviews for independent living in Skidmore

LakeHouse Escanaba

4.5
Staff was attentive and my mom had her favorites. Took a couple of weeks to get her meds straightened out but they did I'd definitely recommend this facility, she loved it there. Her passing was totally unexpected. She adjusted right away. She had a very cute studio apt and she said it felt ...
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Skidmore independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Skidmore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Skidmore, 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 Skidmore 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 Skidmore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Skidmore, MINational
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
32.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Skidmore 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 Skidmore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Skidmore, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Skidmore 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 Skidmore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Skidmore, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
10%
44.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
10%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
45.7%
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LakeHouse Escanaba, Evergreen Senior Living and Victorian Pines Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Skidmore, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Skidmore, Michigan. See the full list.

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