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Photo of Swanhaven Manor
1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I have only lived here for a few months, but I was welcome by everyone. The apartments are huge and clean. You have everything you need. They have bus services to where you need to go. You are on Gratiot...
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.
Swanhaven Manor is an Award-Winning Independent Retirement Community that offers a wide variety of activities and options. Swanhaven Manor was voted Best Overall Star Senior Community in 2006, Best of the Best Senior Living Community in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024. Winner of Thomas...
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My wife is in the memory care unit at Shields Comfort Care and I am beyond appreciative of the care she receives there. I never have to worry if she is ok. She loves the food and especially loves 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.
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My husband mother after her fall a year ago was doing well until she fell again and was very confused. Found out she has progressive Dementia and was going to need more help than my husband & I could do. My...
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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I have nothing but good things to say about Edgewood. Everyone, from the kitchen staff to the director treated my husband and me like family. They had meaningful activities. Someone was always available...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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What we like the most about Traditions of Saginaw is the location, size of apartment, friendliness of staff, laundry and housekeeping, and especially the food service
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.
"IT'S TIME TO THINK ABOUT US" Spring in the air at South Colony and what a great time to make a move. For the first time in many years we have INSTANT availability and INSTANT Pre- Approval. South Colony is an award winning community with beautiful views and plenty of windows to allow the...
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Great staff, beautiful facility!!
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.
Photo of Barton Woods Assisted Living
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, 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.
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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, 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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...

Cost of independent living in Orr, MI

The average cost of senior living in Orr is $3,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frankenmuth, MI with an average of $2,937 per month.

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

Orr, MI
$3,468/mo
$3,586/mo

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

Orr, MI
$3,468/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,232/mo
Independent Living
$3,468/mo

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

Studio
$4,651/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,867/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,963/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,760/mo

Senior living costs in Orr 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: Orr, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOrr, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,468/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,113/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,232/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Orr, MI:$3,468/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Orr, MI:$4,113/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Orr, MI:$4,232/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Orr

Recent reviews for independent living in Orr

Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth

5.0
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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Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
We are very happy with the care and attention our loved is getting at Bay City. The activities person is always thinking of fun things to do i.e. indoor baseball games, cooking classes, dances etc. The staff take good care of our loved one and the residents appear to be happy.

Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home in Bay City, MI

5.0
The staff is great and caring at Rachel Sovereign Memorial Home. My mom loves the food. She said it is very tasty and they are accommodating to her special requests. She is lactose intolerant. [Name removed], the manager, is always available and great to work with. My mother has never complained ...
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Orr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Orr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Orr, 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 Orr 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 Orr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Orr, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Orr 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 Orr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Orr, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Orr 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 Orr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Orr, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.5%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
40%
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There are 17 independent living facilities near Orr, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Orr, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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