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Friendly atmosphere, very clean, good food, nice outside grounds, convenient location, huge schedule of events for all of the tenants. They also have a great shuttle service that is included in the monthly...
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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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living and enhanced living services. Our team strives each day to make sure all residents are at their happiest and healthiest. Whether it’s helping out with simple, everyday tasks or adding a favorite recipe to our menus, we’re...
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My father really enjoys living there but it is just too expensive for, what I assume to be, the majority of normal elderly people. I can't really comment on meals. Haven't heard much good or bad.
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.
A welcoming and comfortable senior living community, American House Petoskey is perfectly situated close to family, friends, downtown, shopping and Little Traverse Bay in the charming town of Petoskey and surrounding areas of Harbor Springs, Boyne City and Charlevoix. American House Petoskey...
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Great place to visit and loved the place. People and amazing workers that care for their people. Very clean, friendly, affordable and homey. The new addition will look great once it's done. Nice place for...
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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Staff is very responsive to needs. Administration were helpful and worked well with family. Apartment was nice. Activities were appropriate for capabilities of residents. Food is always an issue but variety...
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 are some families who might be interested in reading about Aspen Ridge, which is a friendly retirement community located in Bend. Many people throughout Oregon may be wondering where their parents should go during their golden years. The staff at Aspen Ridge will be ready to help take on...
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If you feel there's a problem with the patient they are right on it The staff are all very polite and helpful. It's nice that they have a beautician, and a foot Dr come in there. If there is a problem ...
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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It is a very good place to put your parents. The staff are excellent to work with. My loved one is enjoying the food. It would be nice to have a program to have some sort of fee assistance for the month
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 Brook Retirement of Gaylord is an independent living community located in Gaylord in Otsego County, MI. Here we offer all the comforts of home in an environment especially designed to accommodate senior residents. The Brook Retirement of Gaylord lies in close proximity to some of the finest...
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I was extremely nervous about moving my parent into the Boyne City facility from reading the reviews. My Mother has been there for three months now and absolutely loves it!!! They are under new management...
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 Brook of Boyne City is an assisted living community located in Boyne City, MI. Boyne City is situated on the southeast end of Lake Charlevoix's east arm, and is known for its cultural heritage, unique eats and exciting events and festivals. Home to the Boyne River, much of the city's culture...
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My Uncle likes this facility and he loves the staff members as well. They are very attentive and he only has good things to say about them. For activities, they offer things like crafts, movie nights, and...
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.
The Brook of Roscommon is an affordable assisted living community nestled in the tranquil village of Roscommon, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in Higgins Township in northern Michigan with both medical facilities and quaint village shops nearby. Our comfortable home environment only two...
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This is the best decision that I made in choosing The Residences at Harbor Watch as my senior living facility. Even though Harbor Watch is a smaller community of people, it is more like family, you get to...
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.
Club lifestyle. Maintenance-free living. A vacation every day. This is what senior living is all about. You've worked hard your whole life and now it's time to focus on the things that bring you the most joy. You've earned it! At The Residences at Harbor Watch, we've taken care of all the...
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Positive experience. Very clean. Friendliness was good once I understood protocol. Quality of care was as good as could be expected. Food was excellent. Activities were available, she didn't take...
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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Everything is going just fine so far. Though my loved one is facing a few health complications, the staff do what they can to cater to her needs and requests and make her feel comfortable. The meals are also...
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 Brook of Cheboygan is an assisted living community in pleasant Cheboygan, Michigan. Conveniently located close to plenty of stores and restaurants, the residence's prime Northern Michigan location means residents can enjoy all-four seasons in a family-orientated tourist destination. Residents...
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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.
Situated just steps away from beautiful Torch Lake, South Torch Assisted Living is a small town state licensed assisted living facility that has been caring for residents since July 1, 2019. The building was built in 2001 and renovated and expanded in 2018. Our building features large private...
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Perry Farm Village and Hillside of Harbor Springs are models for elder care and housing. They have caring professional staffs that take an interest in the well-being of each resident. If you live there,...
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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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Perry Farm Village and Hillside of Harbor Springs are models for elder care and housing. They have caring professional staffs that take an interest in the well-being of each resident. If you live there,...
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.
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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.
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.
Hillman's Haven is and Assisted Living Facility located in beautiful downtown Hillman. Our facility is an Adult Foster Care Facility licensed by the State of Michigan. Hillman's Haven was built in 2004 by Charles (Chas) & Carol Otto. There are 20 private apartments with private bathroom (with...
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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.
The Apartments of AuSable Valley CommunityThe Apartments of AuSable Valley is a senior housing community located in picturesque Fairview, Oscoda County, MI. Our community is nestled in a small neighborhood, with easy access to a small walking path directly to the lovely greenery of Township Park,...
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
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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.
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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Donnelly, MI

The average cost of senior living in Donnelly is $2,988 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

Independent living costs in Donnelly, MI, vs. nearby cities

Donnelly, MI
$2,988/mo
$3,703/mo

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

Donnelly, MI
$2,988/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Donnelly, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,221/mo
Independent Living
$2,988/mo

Independent living costs in Donnelly, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,058/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

Senior living costs in Donnelly 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: Donnelly, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDonnelly, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,988/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,132/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,221/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Donnelly, MI:$2,988/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Donnelly, MI:$3,132/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Donnelly, MI:$3,221/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Donnelly

Recent reviews for independent living in Donnelly

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

5.0
I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI

4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.

American House Petoskey Senior Living

5.0
This community is much better than others I've lived in. Staff did great during the pandemic, I felt safe. I would recommend this community to anyone who is looking. I enjoy the dining, social activities, and fireplace.

Donnelly independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donnelly independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donnelly, 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 Donnelly 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 Donnelly partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donnelly, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Donnelly 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 Donnelly communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donnelly, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
20.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donnelly 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 Donnelly offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donnelly, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.9%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Independence Village of Petoskey, American House Petoskey Senior Living and August Haus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Donnelly, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 44 independent living facilities near Donnelly, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Donnelly, Michigan are Independence Village of Petoskey. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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