Page 21 of Best Independent Living in Michigan

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Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Michigan. 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: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Michigan. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
Overview of Allen Manor Senior Housing

Allen Manor Senior Housing isn’t just a place to live, it’s a community in Grand Rapids that feels like home. Here, seniors can experience amiable and inviting circumstances that cater to their unique needs and preferences. The home offers a variety of apartment floorplan options, so seniors can find the perfect space that fits your lifestyle and needs. Their team is committed to making sure seniors feel comfortable and confident in their decision, and the home will be guiding them every step of the way.

At Allen Manor Senior Housing, retirees will have access to a wide range of amenities and features that make their daily life more enjoyable and convenient. The clubhouse is a hub for socializing and engaging in various activities, and high-speed internet access keeps all residents connected with their loved ones. Plus, their smoke-free options ensure a clean and healthy living environment for everyone. Their mission is to create a place where seniors can feel at home, surrounded by the amenities and support they need to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Cambridge Towers

Cambridge Towers is a blissful haven in Detroit, MI, offering independent living. Striving to maintain affordability, the community provides income-based and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans for those 62+. Here, residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with round-the-clock emergency maintenance and compassionate management.

There is no dull moment with various recreational activities and enriching programs that aim to keep residents active and socially connected. A fully furnished kitchen is also available, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Residents also have convenient access to shopping and entertainment with local amenities nearby. With its warm and inviting environment, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Maple Heights Senior Living

Live an ultimately convenient life with Maple Heights Senior Living located in Allen Park, MI. This trusted community offers independent living services. A wide array of accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. Committed to providing a comfortable, sociable, and inviting place to live, this community assures its residents with top-tier care and services that they will surely enjoy.

These include a fitness center, theater, salon, library, dining room wherein residents can maximize their living experience. Explore its beautifully made shared spaces like the lounges, patios, and courtyards. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories in this wonderful community. Thus, Maple Heights Senior Living proudly stands as a premier life community plan to be called home for senior living.

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Shorehaven

14560 Lakeside Cir, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Overview of Shorehaven

Shorehaven, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a beautiful home offering independent living and respite stays. Featuring amenities such as a fitness center, beautiful walking trails, outdoor nooks like patios and courtyards, and a library, residents have plenty to enjoy within the community. The home also provides access to local nature trails at Dodge Park, Whispering Woods, Kiwanis Park, and more.

With nearby hospitals like Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, residents find it easy to stay active and maintain holistic health with the avenues provided. The community’s classic design offers a retirement experience straight out of the books, with a cozy, home-like atmosphere imbued with character and beautiful colors. Moreover, the abundance of activities ensures there’s always something to engage in, making Shorehaven an ideal community that families and seniors can trust.

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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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Walton Lakeside

14750 Lakeside Cir, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Overview of Walton Lakeside

Embark on a new chapter of retirement living at Walton Lakeside, a cherished senior home nestled in Sterling Heights, Michigan. This family-owned and operated gem redefines the essence of senior living through its array of memory care options, assisted living levels of care, and an array of healthcare services.

Beyond its sophisticated interiors and spacious closets, this residence extends a heartfelt dedication to fostering a family-oriented atmosphere. Residents can choose from an array of thoughtfully designed one-bedroom and studio apartments, ensuring that comfort and choice blend harmoniously. With access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and healthcare centers, every day offers a tapestry of possibilities. Walton Lakeside is, without question, a place where cherished memories are cultivated and celebrated.

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Overview of Rolling Hills Retirement Community

Rolling Hills
Commerce Township’s Independent Retirement Community

Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Commerce Township!
Perfectly situated at the corner of Crumb and Haggerty in Commerce Township, Michigan, Rolling Hills is an idyllic
retirement destination. With vast parklands, numerous inland lakes, and riverways, there are abundant leisure
options for all lifestyles. Rolling Hills provides unparalleled access to the region’s natural assets, making it the
preferred choice for exceptional senior living in the Lakes Area.

Schedule a tour and join us for lunch. You’ll see why Rolling Hills is the ideal choice for luxury senior living.

3300 Crumb Road
Commerce Township, MI 48390

Rolling Hills Retirement Community

Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at Rolling Hills Retirement Community

Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.

Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.

The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.

While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!

Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.

Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.

Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.

Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!

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Westminster Meadows

1150 Plymouth Ave Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Overview of Westminster Meadows

Experience a worry-free lifestyle at Westminster Meadows, a blissful retreat in Grand Rapids, MI, offering independent living. With cozy and well-thought-out one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces are also provided, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with fun gathering spaces and leisure opportunities. A spacious kitchen is also provided in each unit, allowing residents to prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is equipped with a community room, a fitness center, a hair salon, a library, and a well-maintained garden, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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American House Park Place

29250 Heritage Pkwy, Warren, MI 48092
Overview of American House Park Place

Located in Warren, MI, American House Park Place is a promising senior living community that offers a tranquil space for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Stays. The community welcomes residents into well-appointed studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, providing them a comfortable residence with plenty of privacy. Residents experience a maintenance-free living with the help of services like housekeeping and laundry.

Committed to providing a carefree environment where residents can live the kind of life they’ve always wanted, American House Park Place offers various services and enjoyable amenities. Residents enjoy charming and cozy common areas for visiting and events, carefully prepared meals, and a robust calendar of activities and events for a vibrant living experience. The community also welcomes pet companions and offers diverse health and wellness programs, as well as spiritual services to ensure residents’ holistic needs are met.

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Pine Ridge of Plumbrook

8350 Plumbrook Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Overview of Pine Ridge of Plumbrook

Nestled in the tree-laden neighborhood of Plumbrook Road, Sterling Heights, MI, Pine Ridge of Plumbrook is trusted 55+ community that offers independent living. With the community’s cozy and spacious one- and two-bedroom accommodations, residents will surely enjoy every moment of their golden years. Housekeeping, maintenance, repair, and concierge services are provided for residents’ convenience.

Enrich your later years with a variety of fun-filled activities, live performances, and outside trips, perfect for recreation and socialization. Here, residents enjoy chef-prepared meals that satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. The community offers an all-inclusive rate, ensuring residents live a blissful retirement. Amenities include fitness paths, pet-friendly spaces, a cafe, a life enrichment room, a library, a wellness center, and beautifully landscaped courtyards.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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 269 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.