Best Independent Living in Ann Arbor, MI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 independent living communities in Ann Arbor, MI using MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MI
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Info below is compiled from the MI Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (LARA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Atria Park of Ann Arbor
IL
AL
MC
Ann Arbor (Logan)
98
Facility 98
MI AVG 81
Rank #51 / 131
Yes
53
Facility 53
MI AVG 40
Rank #74 / 268
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 16
Rank #66 / 118
-3
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 8
Rank #46 / 111
1.3
Facility 1.3
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #57 / 111
Aoc North Ann Arbor Opco, LLC
Balfour Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Ann Arbor
6
Facility 6
MI AVG 81
Rank #127 / 131
No
64
Facility 64
MI AVG 40
Rank #41 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 16
Rank #66 / 118
C2
3
Facility 3
MI AVG 8
Rank #37 / 111
1.5
Facility 1.5
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #62 / 111
Harmony Senior Living LLC
Glacier Hills, a CCRC
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Ann Arbor (King)
116
Facility 116
MI AVG 81
Rank #28 / 131
Yes
2
Facility 2
MI AVG 40
Rank #265 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--9
4
Facility 4
MI AVG 8
Rank #46 / 111
0.4
Facility 0.4
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #27 / 111
Glacier Hills Inc
Hillside Terrace Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Ann Arbor (Eberwhite)
88
Facility 88
MI AVG 81
Rank #59 / 131
No
67
Facility 67
MI AVG 40
Rank #33 / 268
---4
12
Facility 12
MI AVG 8
Rank #91 / 111
3.0
Facility 3.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #97 / 111
Gsb Holdings, LLC
Clarendale Ann Arbor
IL
AL
MC
Ann Arbor
71
Facility 71
MI AVG 81
Rank #71 / 131
No--
1
Facility 1
MI AVG 16
Rank #66 / 118
-2
10
Facility 10
MI AVG 8
Rank #84 / 111
5.0
Facility 5.0
MI AVG 1.6
Rank #111 / 111
-
All Seasons Ann Arbor
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Ann Arbor (King)
-No-1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
7
Facility 7
MI AVG 16
Rank #60 / 118
A+----
Brookhaven Manor
IL
Ann Arbor (Cranbrook)
-Yes
68
Facility 68
MI AVG 40
Rank #30 / 268
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Balfour Ann Arbor
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ann Arbor
-No
64
Facility 64
MI AVG 40
Rank #41 / 268
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
The Pines
IL
Chelsea
-No
47
Facility 47
MI AVG 40
Rank #99 / 268
1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Lockwood of Ann Arbor
IL
Ann Arbor (Bryant Pattengill East)
-Yes
34
Facility 34
MI AVG 40
Rank #152 / 268
1 Bed / 2 Bed------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MI independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 12 analyzed for Ann Arbor. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Atria Park of Ann Arbor

Atria Park of Ann Arbor has built one of the finest senior living communities in the city– prioritizing its inclusive amenities for the welfare of its residents. Their commitment to ensuring that an individual can feel independent while engaged is one of their utmost priorities for a balanced lifestyle. Specializing in independent living, assisted living, and memory care, the staff ensures their residents are healthy and active. Atria Park has provided for independent living and assisted living seniors. 

Their all-inclusive amenities include daily delicious and nutritious meals by a chef, weekly housekeeping and laundry services, daily fitness activities with their finest gym equipment, private apartments with an emergency call system, and a 24-hour resident nurse available.

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Balfour Senior Living

2830 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Overview of Balfour Senior Living

Operated by Harmony Senior Living LLC, Balfour Senior Living, also known as Clarendale Ann Arbor, is a 62+ retirement community in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Opened in 2024, it also offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences.

Chef-prepared dining, social activities, and wellness programs are provided, along with regular housekeeping and maintenance services. Emergency response systems are also in place, while staffing is available 24/7. Additionally, the surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 64, meaning some daily errands can be completed on foot.

Recent state inspections identified community safety areas requiring corrective action, and improvement measures have since been implemented.

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Overview of Glacier Hills, a CCRC

Glacier Hills – CCRC in Ann Arbor, MI, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. The community has 116 beds with a variety of one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as cottages and villas in a mid-rise setting. Short-term rehabilitation also provides recovery-focused care.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 3 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Medicare and private pay are also accepted. Moreover, pets are allowed.

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Overview of Hillside Terrace Senior Living

With a capacity for 88 residents, Hillside Terrace Senior Living is an assisted living community in Ann Arbor, Michigan, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Operated by GSB Holdings, LLC, it also supports both long-term residents and older adults recovering from hospitalization or surgery through rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour assistance from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Monthly rates start at $2,100.

Weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and chef-prepared meals are provided, with all utilities included except telephone. On-site amenities also include enclosed courtyards, walking paths, a chapel, a library, a hair salon, a TV lounge, and an aviary. Its surrounding area also earned a Walk Score of 67, allowing some daily errands to be completed on foot.

Recent state inspections identified opportunities to improve medication administration and operational practices, including health screening, ventilation, and sanitation documentation. The community has since implemented corrective actions and completed an administrative compliance review confirming substantial alignment with state health and licensing standards.

$4,600/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of Clarendale Ann Arbor

Clarendale Ann Arbor offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Ann Arbor, MI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 71 beds. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time away to travel or recover. Rehabilitation services, wellness programs, and a fitness center provide access to exercise, wellness activities, and therapy services within the community’s offerings.

Restaurant style dining includes chef prepared meals, with food served in a dining room rather than relying entirely on residents to prepare their own meals. Outdoor spaces support relaxation and recreation, while scheduled transportation allows residents to take part in outings around Ann Arbor. Bracha Drissman is the director, and the community is operated by Ann Arbor MI Senior Living LeaseCo.

Starting Price $5,540/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of All Seasons Ann Arbor

All Seasons Ann Arbor offers assisted living, continuing care retirement communities (CCRC), independent living, and memory care in Ann Arbor, MI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences and cottages, with a two bedroom layout that can suit a couple moving together and a one bedroom providing a single living space. Residents in independent living can take part in the community’s enriching activities and wellness programs.

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Overview of Brookhaven Manor

Brookhaven Manor operates as an independent living community located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Residents live in private one- or two-bedroom apartments, with the two-bedroom layout accommodating couples settling down together. This environment offers a private home paired with community services rather than daily medical care, fitting individuals who prefer an apartment lifestyle combined with organized events and social gatherings.

The community welcomes pets and features wheelchair accessibility to assist residents who rely on mobility devices. A walk score of 68 ranks the neighborhood as fairly walkable, allowing residents to reach nearby destinations without driving. On-site amenities include a beauty salon, a fitness center, and a covered outdoor lounge with dining space. Daily life features educational programs, live entertainment, weekly movie screenings, and organized group outings, while transportation is provided

Prospective residents exploring options in Ann Arbor will find a community focused on independent living and active community engagement.

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Balfour Ann Arbor

2830 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Overview of Balfour Ann Arbor

Clarendale Ann Arbor, formerly known as Balfour Ann Arbor, is an award-winning retirement community in Ann Arbor, MI, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its boutique-hotel-style setting, the community ensures older adults live the best of their later years comfortably. Restaurant-style dining, household services, and scheduled transportation are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free living. The community also strives to get to know residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care.

Pet companionship, sensory-rich activities, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and stay active. A heated indoor pool, a game room, gardens, and walking paths also ensure residents can lounge and connect with their surroundings. Surrounded by healthcare providers, banks, shops, parks, and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. With its high standards of care and top-notch amenities, this retirement community is a leading choice for senior living in Michigan.

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The Pines

325 Wilkinson St, Chelsea, MI 48118
Overview of The Pines

Nestled in the vibrant city of Chelsea, MI, The Pines Senior Apartments is a remarkable senior living community that provides independent living services. As a part of the Brio Living Services, this community is designed for active, independent adults aged 55 and older. Well-appointed and spacious accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom floor plans are available for its residents. Other features including balconies and patios are offered to boost comfort and relaxation during the stay.

Having top-tier amenities and other services, this community ensures its residents a worry-free living by providing the following: a community living room, library, TV room, and exercise room. Visit its beautiful cafe and take time to recharge for a full calendar of diverse social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team. At The Pines Senior Apartments, seniors are guaranteed a classic retirement.

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Overview of Lockwood of Ann Arbor

Lockwood of Ann Arbor in Michigan provides an independent living setting designed for seniors seeking private living arrangements paired with community services. Accommodations include one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, accommodating single residents as well as couples moving together. Pet-friendly policies allow residents to live with their pets.

On-site amenities support daily recreation and personal wellness, featuring a beauty and barber salon, fitness center, movie theater, library, outdoor patio, and garden areas. Organized daily activities, workshops, and social events offer regular opportunities for resident engagement. Scheduled community shuttle services provide local transportation for planned trips and group outings.

Financial coverage operates through private payment arrangements. Featuring a walk score of 34, the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, so off-site errands and medical appointments generally require personal vehicles or arranged transportation.

Prospective residents evaluating independent senior living options can reach out to Lockwood of Ann Arbor to check apartment availability or schedule a tour.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Ann Arbor, MI

What is the average cost of independent living in Ann Arbor, MI?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Ann Arbor, MI is approximately $1,829. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Ann Arbor, MI?

Independent living in Ann Arbor, MI typically ranges from $412 - $4,317 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 independent living communities in Ann Arbor, MI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Ann Arbor, MI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Ann Arbor, MI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Ann Arbor, MI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

Independent Living in Ann Arbor at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 47/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Ann Arbor, MI. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Ann Arbor, MI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90