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We chose Porthaven Manor because it seemed like a more friendly environment and we knew she would be the happiest here. The apartment sizes are good but she could always use a little more space. She is very...
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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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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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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My mother recently moved into VOSC. The entire family are very pleased with the friendly and caring staff, many varied activities provided, food, nursing and PSW services. This is a lovely residence for our...
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.
The Residence on the St. Clair is located in Sarnia, a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. This is the largest city on Lake Huron and is a medium sized city with a 'small town attitude'. This city has a beautiful waterfront, with a view of Lake Huron and the banks of the St. Clair river. Nature...
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This is a well managed facility. Residents are safe, secure and comfortable + they are able to enjoy many activities, and quite a few includes the family. Super staff is pretty much on the top of every...
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.
With an ambiance straight from the pages of a storybook, Romeo, Michigan is the perfect place for residents of Orchard Grove Health Campus to continue writing their own stories. Whether they fill their pages with days spent exploring locally-owned orchards and preserved Victorian homes, or...
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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...
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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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Communication is excellent, as is the friendly and helpful staff. Unfortunately, they were taken over by a new company which immediately raised the price exactly the amount of social security raise, 8.7%. 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.
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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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...
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The reason I like it is it's close to me, so it doesn't take me long to go see my mom. They have open hours where I can come in and visit her, and I can visit her as often as I want to, which I like. 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.
Campbell Personal Care Home is a senior care home located in the picturesque village of Leonard in Oakland county of Michigan. The rural area of this group home setting is simply littered with sparkling clean fresh water lakes, lush parks and forests, and recreation areas like the Copper Hills...
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Based on the experience our family has had so far with Vista Springs, we are Overall very happy with the facility. I do highly recommend Vista Springs in Washington
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 Vista Springs Washington Place!The living spaces of Vista Springs Washington Place are filled with the warmth and peace of staff and residents who truly care. Our care services include independent and assisted living, as well as memory care, all within a community that is Full of...
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The staff is friendly. Communication with the family is good. The director is pretty busy, but does a good job. The food seems to be good. The facility is clean. Housekeeping is done, but I don't think it's...
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.
There truly is no place like home but at Covenant Glen, of Frankenmuth, we do everything possible to bring the comforts of home to our residents. Covenant Glen first opened in 2014 and is home to members of the Frankenmuth, Vassar, and surrounding areas. Our all-inclusive community provides...
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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...
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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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A quaint and clean community. The staff and caregivers are very friendly. She receives excellant care, plenty of staff on hand for the residents. There are plenty of activities to choose from if she would...
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.
Since 1997, D & J Home Care '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 friendly staff. Meals,...
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My mother is doing extremely well since her move to this community. I'am very impressed with all they have done for us. The staff is great, and they are taking very good care of her. I know she is a safe,...
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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Grace Senior Living was exceptional, everything about this community is a 5+. They went way way out their way to take extreme care of our loved one and the time we spent with her was priceless. During the...
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.
Discover a vibrant senior living community that puts you first!Experience independence and empowerment in an engaging social environment where we prioritize a person-centered approach and offer a wealth of amenities. Visit us now and take the first step towards the enriching and fulfilling...
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Under new management which was definitely needed. The new management takes care of their residents and staff, the staff takes precaution with covid and requires aids to wear masks in the facility (unlike the...
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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We chose Lockwood of Burton because it was an area that my mother was familiar with. The apartment sizes are very good. They do have medical staff on site and they offer a lot of different activities for 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.
Where Retirement and Convenience Meet! Our spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments offer privacy, luxury and convenience all in one Community. With an on-site Fitness Room, Library, Movie Room, Sundry shop, Beauty and Barber Shop and mailboxes within the building, you don't need to leave in the cold...
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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.
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.
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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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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.
Military service and comradery are unique. They are experiences that no one aside from those that served can appreciate. We, at Fiddler's Green, understand that. So we have created a safe, familiar and comfortable haven for our Veterans. Fiddler's Green has an exclusive atmosphere familiar to any...
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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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.
Caro Alpine South are senior apartments located in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, roughly fifteen miles from Lake Huron. Bracketed on the west by miles of farmland and on the east by the small city of Caro, residents enjoy a quiet, pollution free locale with beautiful clear skies day and night....

What families are saying about independent living in Sandusky

Recent reviews for independent living in Sandusky

Vassar Comfort Care

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This is such a wonderful facility in so many ways! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! The facility is so clean, the staff are extremely friendly, and the staff feel like family. Come check it out!

Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)

5.0
We love our 2 bedroom apartment with its cozy fireplace and quiet neighborhood outside our patio. The staff here at the Village are so sensitive to our needs; friendliness and helpfulness are their middle names. Our Chef is creative and offers amazing menus. SO GLAD we came!

Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth

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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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Cost of independent living in Sandusky, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sandusky is $3,353 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,597 per month.

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

Sandusky, MI
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$2,597/mo
$2,702/mo

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

Sandusky, MI
$3,353/mo

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

$4,248/mo
Independent Living
$3,353/mo

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

$3,563/mo
$4,672/mo
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Average cost of Independent Living in Sandusky over time

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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
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