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The cost of independent living in Yale is about $3,050 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 122 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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People and staff are very nice and my mother feels comfortable there. People love to help the residents in any way possible. Very clean place and kept up and updated for people with Disabilities. My aunt was...
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.
Holiday Retirement is the oldest and largest independent senior living company in the country. For almost 50 years we have been helping older people live better. Blue Water Lodge has been in the Port Huron area for almost 20 years
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For the short time she was there the staff and facility were great. She was only there for 5 months. We chose Sandlewood Creek primarily on location but the staff was very nice and accommodating.
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.
Since 1997, Wadhams Creek (D & J Home Care, Inc.) 'Where All Roads Lead to Home'..has been providing residential care to those in need. We offer independent or assisted living, plus memory and respite care. Our residents are cared for 24 hours a day/7 days a week, by our skilled, warm and...
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The food is all homemade and very good meals. You get to choose what you want to eat each day. The facility and the staff are all great. Very nice place. Lots of activities. My mom loves it there
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 Heartlands Marlette Senior Living is a new senior living community located in the heart of the Thumb. Through our partnership with Marlette Regional Hospital, The Heartlands is proud to provide leading care and on-site clinical services, while being just seconds away from Emergency Services....
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The staff really care about the residents. When mom got very ill the hospital said the assisted living would not take her back. She had a trach and hospice. The woman in charge said to me: she is family....
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.
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33 Floor plans available
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The only complaint my Dad has is the kitchen. Not enough staff & some if the food tastes horrible. That being said he is 87 years old, and I did explain to him that everything can be over seasoned. Other...
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 Maple Vista, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and support when they need it.Our affordable, cozy Independent Living apartments provide the ultimate in convenience and individualized services within a warm and friendly environment. Residents can...
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8.0
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Oh, so much nicer, cleaner, friendlier, and caring than previous nursing home experiences this last 6 months. They had 5 stars but can't imagine where they got them. Barss is the very best and my husband...
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.
Barss Residential in Fort Gratiot, Michigan provides assisted living residents with enjoyable lifestyles, safe housing, and services in lovely surroundings combined with outstanding amenities, activity programs, and caring staff. Here at Barss Residential we customize our care specifically for...
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I would highly recommend them. Mom only ended up being there less than a day and they were very gracious about all the turmoil involved in getting her to the hospital when we were out of town. Mom knew...
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.
Three levels of care, under one roof!We'll take care of the maintenance, cooking, social events and more, so you can love life at our senior living community. You'll gain lasting memories, fellowship and friendships -- which are priceless.Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory CareYou...
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I really enjoy being at Porthaven Manor. I have been so welcomed by the other tenants. I can't wait to do some of the activities and meet more of my new neighbors. The apartments are so beautiful. It is a...
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.
Porthaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 62 and older. As a resident of Porthaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment. We know that you will love the many advantages that Porthaven Manor has to offer as well...
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My mom has lived at Lake Huron Woods for almost 3 years and she loves it here. She loves the activities, the food and the staff. Everyone is so thoughtful and caring. She says it is like living on a...
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.
Lake Huron Woods is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those 55 and better located in a beautifully wooded setting off Lake Shore Drive, just minutes north of downtown Port Huron. Lake Huron Woods offers luxurious one bedroom apartments, spacious two bedroom apartments and...
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This has been a very good experience for me here. All the residents are friendly that I have met. I like the community very much. There are activities offered daily for the residents to participate...
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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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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.
Our primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...
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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.
Independent living is designed to provide the optimum in convenience, socialization, and peace of mind. We combine the best in community activities and togetherness coupled with the privacy and independence of your own apartment. Let us help you with the cooking and housekeeping while you enjoy a...

Cost of independent living in Yale, MI

The average cost of senior living in Yale is $3,050 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lexington, MI with an average of $2,706 per month.

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

Yale, MI
$3,050/mo
$2,777/mo
$3,434/mo

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

Yale, MI
$3,050/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$3,650/mo
Independent Living
$3,050/mo

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

Studio
$2,862/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,420/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,494/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Yale over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Yale

Recent reviews for independent living in Yale

Residence on the St. Clair in Sarnia, ON

4.5
The staff seem to be quite attentive, there are some really good people there that will follow up. Everyone is pretty friendly. There have been some complaints about food, but they got a new chef recently, and it seems to be working out. They have been very accommodating. The activity director ...
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Leisure Manor Residence for Seniors in Richmond, MI

5.0
Visiting with a loved one, was so impressed with the outpouring of care by the staff. The caregivers work together so diligently as a team, very attentative to the residents, communication with the residents and families is superb, facility is clean, was offered to stay for lunch and enjoyed a ...
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Maple Vista in Imlay City, MI

4.8
When he signed up, it sounded like he would get a lot of extra things included, but that's not necessarily the case. But it's been a good place overall. They're a nonprofit and don't have a lot of staff. But the staff are nice and helpful. Housekeeping has been great. The grounds are not ...
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Yale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yale, 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 Yale 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 Yale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yale, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Yale 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 Yale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yale, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yale 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 Yale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yale, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
58.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.7%
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There are 12 independent living facilities near Yale, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Yale, Michigan are Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Holiday Blue Water Lodge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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