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Senior Independent Living

It’s Your Time to Thrive

Now is your time to redefine what it means to truly thrive. Challenge your thinking and reassess what your future holds. No two people’s journeys are the same, and there are endless opportunities at Oak Trace to define yours.

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Be Part of a Vibrant Community

What could community living mean for you? The opportunity to reconnect and unwind? Pursue new passions? Make new friends? Perhaps this is where you experience the freedom from everyday worries and cares that allows you to truly invest in yourself. Discover a supportive and connected community that offers more than you ever imagined at Oak Trace.

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Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson, Poet
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Senior Independent Living Activities

Embark on New Experiences

Time is too precious to waste doing anything you don’t love. Whatever your heart desires in the days to come, an endless array of experiences await you here. From summer concerts and barbecues to Lake Michigan cruises and celebrations for every occasion, you’ll always be engaged and connected at Oak Trace.

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Get a Peek Inside

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Grow Your Inner Circle

Each day is a fresh canvas at Oak Trace, with opportunities for new friendships and enriching experiences. Whether it's a stimulating discussion group, an immersive art class, or a revitalizing spa treatment, you'll find yourself among those who savor the finer aspects of life—just like you.

Find Your People

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Here at Oak Trace, you walk down the hall and you see people and you talk to them and you have friends. Not only is that more fun, but it helps us be more productive. It helps us live longer, frankly. And so I would say don't wait.

- Dave Humphreys, Oak Trace Resident
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Independent Senior Living Accommodations

Find Your Oasis

Are you ready to craft a lifestyle that epitomizes comfort and luxury? From exclusive wellness programs to numerous clubs and social groups, the freedom to define your ideal life is in your hands. With state-of-the-art health services and endless activities to enrich your days, community life offers more than you ever imagined.

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Common Questions About Lifestyle & Amenities

At Oak Trace, each day brings a new opportunity to connect, create, or simply enjoy. You can choose from over 40 resident-led clubs and a dynamic calendar of events, from woodworking and Tai Chi to book discussions, art classes, and live performances. Whether you’re deepening existing interests or discovering new ones, you’ll find a community ready to explore with you.

Yes. From exhibitions and music festivals to theater performances and seasonal outings, Oak Trace offers access to cultural experiences throughout the region. With scheduled transportation, it’s easy to stay connected to the world around you, without the hassle of planning the details.

Yes. Oak Trace blends the comfort of Midwestern living with refined, thoughtfully curated spaces. You’ll find a full woodshop, a light-filled art studio, a modern auditorium, and outdoor areas that invite both movement and reflection—all designed to support a lifestyle that values creativity, connection, and care.

Yes. The wellness center includes a heated indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fully equipped fitness center, so you can stay active and feel your best no matter the season or the weather.

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