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| Cedarbrook of Northville | IL AL MC RC | Plymouth (Plymouth Charter Township) | 96
Facility
96
MI AVG
75
Rank
#143 / 435 | No |
42
Facility
42
MI AVG
39
Rank
#300 / 703 | - | 12
Facility
12
MI AVG
22
Rank
#118 / 182 | A+ | 3 | 5
Facility
5
MI AVG
8
Rank
#157 / 342 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#210 / 342 | 15700 N. Haggerty Road LLC |
| StoryPoint Novi | IL AL MC | Novi | 116
Facility
116
MI AVG
75
Rank
#89 / 435 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
MI AVG
39
Rank
#341 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | 4 | 9
Facility
9
MI AVG
8
Rank
#221 / 342 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#250 / 342 | 42400 W 12 Mile Rd Opco LLC |
| Brookdale Adrian | IL AL | Adrian (Adrian Township) | 65
Facility
65
MI AVG
75
Rank
#230 / 435 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MI AVG
39
Rank
#636 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
MI AVG
22
Rank
#4 / 182 | A+ | 6 | 24
Facility
24
MI AVG
8
Rank
#310 / 342 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#312 / 342 | Blc Adrian-Gc, LLC |
| Freedom Village | IL AL MC NH RC | Holland (Columbia Avenue) | 62
Facility
62
MI AVG
75
Rank
#238 / 435 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
MI AVG
39
Rank
#82 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 35
Facility
35
MI AVG
22
Rank
#61 / 182 | A+ | 4 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 342 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 342 | Ccrc Opco-Holland, LLC |
| Allegria Village | IL AL MC NH | Dearborn | 132
Facility
132
MI AVG
75
Rank
#55 / 435 | No |
52
Facility
52
MI AVG
39
Rank
#201 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
MI AVG
22
Rank
#131 / 182 | D- | 10 | 43
Facility
43
MI AVG
8
Rank
#332 / 342 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#315 / 342 | Hfv Opco, LLC |
| StoryPoint Portage | IL AL MC | Portage (West Portage) | 40
Facility
40
MI AVG
75
Rank
#290 / 435 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
MI AVG
39
Rank
#614 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | 6 | 12
Facility
12
MI AVG
8
Rank
#253 / 342 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#231 / 342 | Senior Living Portage, LLC |
| Flourish Collection at Rochester | IL AL MC | Rochester | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
75
Rank
#332 / 435 | No |
10
Facility
10
MI AVG
39
Rank
#609 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | 2 | 9
Facility
9
MI AVG
8
Rank
#221 / 342 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#318 / 342 | Blossom Ridge, LLC |
| StoryPoint Kalamazoo | IL NH MC | Kalamazoo (Oshtemo Charter Township) | 291
Facility
291
MI AVG
75
Rank
#3 / 435 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
MI AVG
39
Rank
#488 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| Canterbury-on-the-Lake | IL AL HC MC NC NH | Waterford Twp (Waterford Township) | 128
Facility
128
MI AVG
75
Rank
#62 / 435 | No |
22
Facility
22
MI AVG
39
Rank
#508 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 31
Facility
31
MI AVG
22
Rank
#69 / 182 | A+ | 15 | 96
Facility
96
MI AVG
8
Rank
#342 / 342 | 6.4
Facility
6.4
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#332 / 342 | - |
| Brookdale Delta | IL AL MC NH | Lansing (Delta Commerce Drive) | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
75
Rank
#332 / 435 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
MI AVG
39
Rank
#451 / 703 | Suite | 48
Facility
48
MI AVG
22
Rank
#4 / 182 | A+ | 5 | 22
Facility
22
MI AVG
8
Rank
#304 / 342 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#317 / 342 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc |
| Friendship Village – Kalamazoo | IL AL MC NH | Kalamazoo | 57
Facility
57
MI AVG
75
Rank
#255 / 435 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MI AVG
39
Rank
#636 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 51
Facility
51
MI AVG
22
Rank
#3 / 182 | A+ | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MI AVG
8
Rank
#298 / 342 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#326 / 342 | - |
| Village House of Ludington | IL NH AL | Ludington | 12
Facility
12
MI AVG
75
Rank
#390 / 435 | No |
33
Facility
33
MI AVG
39
Rank
#404 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 33
Facility
33
MI AVG
22
Rank
#63 / 182 | A+ | 3 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 342 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 342 | Village Manor Of Ludington, Inc |
| StoryPoint Grand Rapids East (Samaritas) | IL NH | Grand Rapids (Millbrook) | 120
Facility
120
MI AVG
75
Rank
#74 / 435 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
MI AVG
39
Rank
#461 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | - | - | - | - |
| StoryPoint Clinton Township | IL NH AL MC | Clinton Twp | 69
Facility
69
MI AVG
75
Rank
#224 / 435 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
MI AVG
39
Rank
#300 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
22
Rank
#13 / 182 | A+ | 2 | 3
Facility
3
MI AVG
8
Rank
#123 / 342 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#192 / 342 | Clinton Care Sublessee LLC |
| Brookdale Battle Creek | IL AL MC NH | Battle Creek | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
75
Rank
#332 / 435 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
MI AVG
39
Rank
#352 / 703 | Suite | 48
Facility
48
MI AVG
22
Rank
#4 / 182 | A+ | 2 | 0
Facility
0
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 342 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 342 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc |
Take in the ethereal setting of South Lakeshore Drive, Ludington, MI, with Lake Michigan Senior Living which is committed to improving seniors’ quality of life through assisted living services. A team of kind and responsive professionals strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations by providing them with top-tier care and assistance 24/7. With its quaint and intimate residences, the community provides a haven for up to 6 residents, ensuring they receive the utmost attention and support with their daily living activities.
Fun-filled activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents happy and well-connected with their surroundings. Here, special diets are accommodated with healthy and delicious meals served for a delightful dining experience. Lake Michigan Senior Living is ideal for relaxation, especially with its campus set against the beautiful Lake Michigan.
Explore a luxurious senior living with Cadgewith Farms located in the vibrant neighborhood of Lansing, MI. Here, residents can choose from spacious and comfortable accommodations tailored to their needs and preferences. Having a highly trained and dedicated team, the community ensures to provide highest level of care and support for its residents that they deserve.
The community is dedicated delivering top-notch amenities and services including delightful and nutritious meals. Take time to unwind and relax either by dipping in its heated swimming pool or joining in any of the activities at the clubhouse. Boost physical endurance and wellness going to its two well-equipped gyms. Meet new companions and share wonderful memories together within its beautifully created common spaces. At Cadgewith Farms, seniors can surely make the most out of their retirement.
Situated in the serene neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West (Lincoln Square) is a charming senior living community, offering a peaceful environment for independent living. The community simplifies residents’ lives with its convenient services, including housekeeping, linen services, and transportation services. Residents can comfortably retire in their well-curated residences that come in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans.
Daily living is more vibrant with a diverse calendar of activities and wellness programs that aim to enhance residents’ overall wellbeing. A talented culinary team works closely with a registered dietician in creating menus and meals that are both healthy and tasty while also catering to residents’ unique preferences and dietary needs. The community also offers a variety of convenient amenities, such as a cozy library, activity room, business center, and a salon, for entertainment and relaxation.
Feel right at home with Independence Village Of Saginaw (Wescourt), a leading senior living community in Saginaw, MI, offering independent living. The community features an array of spacious and cozy apartments with contemporary design and open concept floor plans for safer navigation and accessibility. Weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation to appointments, shopping, dining and outings are provided to give residents a carefree and maintenance-free lifestyle.
A diverse calendar of activities, events, and programs provide residents with plenty of opportunities for connecting with fellow residents and enriching their overall well-being. The community also offers plenty of amenities, including gourmet meals supervised by a registered dietician, a business center and library, beauty salon and barbershop, and community activity room and lounge for relaxation or quick chats with friends.
Tucked away in Oakland County, Waterford, Michigan, Lourdes Senior Community is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab care, and long-term care. Here, residents get the independence they want and the support they need with the help of a compassionate team, available any time of the day to address their needs. The community commits itself to making residents’ lives much easier with housekeeping and laundry, transportation services, and maintenance.
At Lourdes Senior Community, residents are provided with everything they need to stay active and engaged. From specialized programs and amenities to a broad range of activities, residents will never run out of things to do. Dining is an enjoyable experience with chef-prepared meals that cater to unique dietary needs or preferences. Regular safety and wellness checks and emergency call systems throughout the community provide residents the peace of mind that comes from knowing you are staying in a safe and secure environment.
Just minutes from Little Traverse Bay and a charming downtown shopping district, American House Petoskey is a blissful senior living community in Petoskey, MI, offering independent living, assisted living, respite stays, and coordination of hospice care. Invite friends and families over in elegant and well-designed accommodations ranging from studios to one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Enjoy added assistance with meals, laundry, medication reminders, physical therapy, the activities of daily living and more, with the help of a dedicated team.
Fostering a vibrant living experience, the community conducts a variety of stimulating activities and events. Enjoy the companion of your furry friends in the pet-friendly spaces or gather with fellow residents for a nice chat at the cozy common areas. Get engrossed in a thrilling novel at the library or treat yourself to a new look at the cozy beauty salon and barber shop. Whatever your interests are, you’ll find something to enjoy at American House Petoskey.
Enjoy a fulfilling retirement experience with American House Spring Lake, a distinct senior living community in Spring Lake, MI designed to offer a continuum of care services. Residents here are offered access to independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite stays, and hospice care coordination to help them comfortably age in place. With an array of well-designed studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to choose from, residents are guaranteed to find their ideal and preferred residence.
A full range of dynamic and engaging activities are offered to keep residents active and entertained, combined with various amenities for their enjoyment and convenience. Residents are always nourished and energized with delicious and hearty meals that are made tailored to their individual dietary needs and tastes. Services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation are also offered to liberate residents from tiring chores and give them more time for living their best lives.
Located in Rochester Hills, MI, American House Village of Rochester is a nurturing senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Stays. The community features personalized assistance provided by a well-trained and dedicated team. Residents can relax in their well-appointed one- and two-bedroom apartments with convenient access to interesting amenities and services such as culinary-inspired, chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping and transportation.
Fostering personalized and enriching experience for each resident, the community conducts an array of interesting activities and enriching health and wellness programs. With luxurious amenities like an ice cream parlor, library, fitness center, salon, and beautifully landscaped grounds, walking paths and gardens, the community ensures a rewarding retirement experience. Residents enjoy carefully created menus based on residents’ preferences and unique dietary needs, ensuring residents get the nourishment and energy they need.
Nestled in the serene area of Livonia, MI, American House Livonia is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers vibrant Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Stays environment. The community offers cozy and secure living space tailored to meet the unique needs of residents with a selection of studios and one-bedroom floor plans to choose from. With health and wellness programs designed to stimulate the mind and nourish the soul, residents can enjoy a diverse array of activities that also fosters social interaction. The community’s ideal location ensures residents have access to both quality care and the local amenities.
By offering personalized care plans and access to various medical services, the community ensures that each resident receives the support they need. Amenities include restaurant-style dining, spiritual services, well-curated library, activity rooms, salon, and neatly landscaped grounds, walking paths and community gardens. The community also provides convenient services like housekeeping, laundry, and transportation to ensure residents experience a convenient and worry-free living.
River Towers is a high-rise independent living community at 7800 E Jefferson Ave in Detroit’s Gold Coast neighborhood, offering one-bedroom (545 sq. ft.) and two-bedroom (705 sq. ft.) apartments with Detroit River views and city skyline vistas. The community serves active adults age 55 and older seeking social engagement without medical services.
Units feature modern finishes; air conditioning, garbage disposal, range, refrigerator, generous closet space, and a significant financial advantage: all utilities (electricity, heat, gas, water, trash pickup) are included in monthly rent.
Amenities include on-site exercise facilities and abundant on-site parking.
The location is exceptionally well-positioned: 3.5 miles from downtown Detroit, with minutes to Belle Isle, Hart Plaza, Eastern Market, the River Walk, and The Aretha Amphitheater. Top medical centers, shopping, and major highway access are nearby.
The neighborhood is moderately walkable (walk score 66), with some daily errands accomplishable on foot. Children’s Hospital of Michigan Oncology is 3.02 miles away.
Pets are permitted with restrictions.
River Towers does not employ nursing or medical staff.
Specific staffing, meal services, activity programming, pricing, current occupancy, and inspection history are not disclosed.
The facility is not CMS-certified for Medicare or Medicaid by the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.
Families should confirm current availability and move-in costs and ask about dining options and community programming before committing to residency.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 Michigan
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 262 independent living communities in Michigan. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Michigan?
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 Michigan, 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 Michigan?
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.













