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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.
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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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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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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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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.
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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: 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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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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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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: 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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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.
French ManorFrench Manor is a charming independent living community in Traverse City, Michigan. Our community is located just minutes from shopping and doctors offices. For our residents and their guests that like to get out, we are also a short drive from the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan...
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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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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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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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What families are saying about independent living in Brethren

Recent reviews for independent living in Brethren

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Holiday Glen Eagle in Traverse City, MI

4.8
My mother is currently a resident at Holiday Glen Eagle and everything has been great for her at this facility so far. The housekeeping for an individual apartment is fine. The meals are good. They offer a nice variety and also have a Chef on site. The move in process was easy for us. I would ...
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Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Cost of independent living in Brethren, MI

The average cost of senior living in Brethren is $3,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Custer, MI with an average of $2,766 per month.

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

Brethren, MI
$3,236/mo
$2,766/mo
$2,971/mo

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

Brethren, MI
$3,236/mo

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

$3,557/mo
Independent Living
$3,236/mo

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

$1,200/mo
$4,558/mo
$3,681/mo
$3,792/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Brethren over time

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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 is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, Reed City Fields and Holiday Glen Eagle are the top rated independent living facilities near Brethren, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 52 independent living facilities near Brethren, Michigan. See the full list.

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