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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Alger, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Alger area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Alger. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Alger, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gladwin, West Branch and Standish.
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The staff is friendly,and very helpful when needed.It is out in the country where they see wild life.My mother loves seeing Amish go by in their buggies.They do activities when residents want to ,The care...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care is located in a quiet, country setting in the heart of Gladwin County's peaceful Amish community. We provide professional care in a relaxed, homelike environment. Due to our small group size, our residents are just like family. We specialize in a variety of...
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.
For families that live in the West Michigan area and need a superior care situation for aging parents, the assisted living Horizon Senior Living III is one to investigate. This facility features home-like settings for your elderly beloved to enjoy. It can seem to them just like they are living...
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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.
The Brook of West Branch is an assisted living community situated in West Branch, MI. The quaint city of West Branch is known for its scenic trails, lakes and streams. Golfers enjoy taking advantage of the area's collection of golf courses, while fishermen appreciate the outstanding trout streams...
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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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 placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and a...
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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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Cost of independent living in Alger, MI
The average cost of senior living in Alger is $2,864 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roscommon, MI with an average of $2,096 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alger, MI vs. nearby cities
Alger, MI
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alger, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Alger vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Alger, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Alger
Recent reviews for independent living in Alger
The Horizon Senior Living I in St. Helen, MI
5.0
Excellent care and great compassion for the residents. I am very secure in [Removed] care and wellbeing.
All the aides and [Removed] go beyond official duties to care for these residents.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - South in Gladwin, MI
4.3
My dad's been in there for two months and he's fallen twice and had to go to the hospital twice. They're attentive to him so I'm not sure why he's falling. It could be something he's doing.
Other than church services on Sundays I'm not aware of any actvities.
I would recommend them. ...
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Alger independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alger independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alger, 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 Alger 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 Alger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alger, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alger 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 Alger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alger, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
38.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
41.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
46.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
40%
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Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care, The Horizon Senior Living III and The Brook of West Branch are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alger, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Alger, Michigan. See the full list.
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