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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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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.
Autumn House of Williamsburg is a unique community of independent apartments, nestled on ten private acres of beautiful woodlands. The physical environment provides beauty, privacy and gracious living.Visit us today for a tour!
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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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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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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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They keep the home clean and they make sure mom has clean clothes. Mom seems to be eating well. The caregivers are very nice and seem to be taking good care of mom. They have bird feeders outside in a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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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 are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...

Cost of independent living in Barker Creek, MI

The average cost of senior living in Barker Creek is $3,480 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grayling, MI with an average of $3,026 per month.

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

Barker Creek, MI
$3,480/mo
$3,473/mo

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

Barker Creek, MI
$3,480/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$3,490/mo
Independent Living
$3,480/mo

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

Studio
$4,235/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,675/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,175/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Barker Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Barker Creek

Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Independence Village of Traverse City

4.8
For the most part, we have had very positive experiences at Independence Village of Traverse City. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The dining experience is sometimes slow, but the food is good. I feel my father-in-law is in a good place.

Barker Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barker Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barker Creek, 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 Barker Creek 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 Barker Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Barker Creek 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 Barker Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barker Creek 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 Barker Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barker Creek, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
38.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Independence Village of Traverse City, Traverse Manor and South Torch Assisted Living, LLC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barker Creek, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 17 independent living facilities near Barker Creek, Michigan. See the full list.

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