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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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,...
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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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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...
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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Very nice and homey. Great staff, very caring and patient. Works well will resident and family to keep resident happy and safe. Highly recommend!
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.
Providing all the comforts of home is one of the goals of The Horizon Senior Living in Michigan. With five facilities statewide, we pride ourselves on providing your loved one with the assistance needed to live as dignified and self-sufficient life as possible. As a family-owned and operated...
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.
Country Village Apartments is an affordable senior, 55 and over housing community, located in the small, beautiful village of Roscommon, Roscommon County, MI. The community is located very close to Higgens Lake and Houghton Lake, offering beautiful views within walking distance, making this a...
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.
Country Village Apartments is an affordable senior, 55 and over housing community, located in the small, beautiful village of Roscommon, Roscommon County, MI. The community is located very close to Higgens Lake and Houghton Lake, offering beautiful views within walking distance, making this a...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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 Lewiston, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lewiston is $2,952 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.

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

Lewiston, MI
$2,952/mo
$3,703/mo
$3,026/mo

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

Lewiston, MI
$2,952/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,565/mo
Independent Living
$2,952/mo

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

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

Senior living costs in Lewiston 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: Lewiston, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLewiston, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,952/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,077/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,565/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Lewiston, MI:$2,952/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Lewiston, MI:$3,077/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Lewiston, MI:$3,565/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Lewiston

Recent reviews for independent living in Lewiston

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.

Lewiston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lewiston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston 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 Lewiston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lewiston, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lewiston 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 Lewiston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lewiston, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.7%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lewiston 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 Lewiston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lewiston, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
11.6%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.9%
40%
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Independence Village of Petoskey, American House Petoskey Senior Living and August Haus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lewiston, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 43 independent living facilities near Lewiston, Michigan. See the full list.

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

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