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| Porter Hills Village | IL NH AL MC | Grand Rapids (Grand Rapids Charter Township) | 100
Facility
100
MI AVG
74
Rank
#127 / 430 | No |
1
Facility
1
MI AVG
39
Rank
#681 / 703 | Private Rooms | - | 2 | -
Facility
-
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 330 | Porter Hills Presbyterian Village, Inc |
| Chelsea Retirement Community | IL AL MC NH SNF | Chelsea | 172
Facility
172
MI AVG
74
Rank
#18 / 430 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
MI AVG
39
Rank
#582 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage | - | 7 | 22
Facility
22
MI AVG
8
Rank
#296 / 330 | 3.1
Facility
3.1
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#284 / 330 | United Methodist Retirement Communities Inc |
| Friendship Village – Kalamazoo | IL AL MC NH SNF | Kalamazoo | 57
Facility
57
MI AVG
74
Rank
#250 / 430 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MI AVG
39
Rank
#636 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MI AVG
8
Rank
#290 / 330 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#316 / 330 | - |
| IHM Senior Living Community | IL NH AL MC | Monroe (Ihm Campus) | 58
Facility
58
MI AVG
74
Rank
#246 / 430 | No |
40
Facility
40
MI AVG
39
Rank
#320 / 703 | 1 Bed | - | 4 | 3
Facility
3
MI AVG
8
Rank
#116 / 330 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#116 / 330 | Ihm Senior Living Community, Inc |
| Holland Home Breton Woods Rehabilitation & Living Centre | IL AL HC HOS MC NH SNF | Grand Rapids (Third Ward) | 20
Facility
20
MI AVG
74
Rank
#327 / 430 | No |
44
Facility
44
MI AVG
39
Rank
#274 / 703 | - | - | 2 | 7
Facility
7
MI AVG
8
Rank
#183 / 330 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#293 / 330 | Holland Home |
| Glacier Hills, a CCRC | IL AL MC NH SNF | Ann Arbor (King) | 116
Facility
116
MI AVG
74
Rank
#84 / 430 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
MI AVG
39
Rank
#672 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 9 | 25
Facility
25
MI AVG
8
Rank
#304 / 330 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#270 / 330 | Glacier Hills Inc |
| Lourdes Senior Community | IL AL HOS MC NH SNF | Waterford Twp (Watkins-Pontiac Estates) | 80
Facility
80
MI AVG
74
Rank
#176 / 430 | No |
8
Facility
8
MI AVG
39
Rank
#621 / 703 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - |
| Freedom Village | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Holland (Columbia Avenue) | 62
Facility
62
MI AVG
74
Rank
#233 / 430 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
MI AVG
39
Rank
#82 / 703 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | 4 | -
Facility
-
MI AVG
8
Rank
#1 / 330 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 330 | Ccrc Opco-Holland, LLC |
| Michigan Masonic Home | IL AL MC NH PC RC SNF | Alma | 124
Facility
124
MI AVG
74
Rank
#66 / 430 | No |
67
Facility
67
MI AVG
39
Rank
#88 / 703 | - | A+ | 11 | 14
Facility
14
MI AVG
8
Rank
#260 / 330 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#164 / 330 | - |
| Freedom Village | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Holland (Columbia Avenue) | 533
Facility
533
MI AVG
74
Rank
#1 / 430 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
MI AVG
39
Rank
#36 / 703 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Renaissance Gardens at Fox Run | IL AL MC NH | Novi | 200
Facility
200
MI AVG
74
Rank
#7 / 430 | Yes |
29
Facility
29
MI AVG
39
Rank
#438 / 703 | - | - | 7 | 8
Facility
8
MI AVG
8
Rank
#201 / 330 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#156 / 330 | - |
| Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Grosse Pointe Woods | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | St Clair Shores | 80
Facility
80
MI AVG
74
Rank
#176 / 430 | No |
73
Facility
73
MI AVG
39
Rank
#55 / 703 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Willows at Howell | IL ADC AL MC NH SNF | Howell | 39
Facility
39
MI AVG
74
Rank
#293 / 430 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
MI AVG
39
Rank
#36 / 703 | - | - | 9 | 25
Facility
25
MI AVG
8
Rank
#304 / 330 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#270 / 330 | - |
| The Oaks at Belmont | IL AL MC NH SNF | Belmont | 41
Facility
41
MI AVG
74
Rank
#282 / 430 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
MI AVG
39
Rank
#470 / 703 | - | - | 8 | 12
Facility
12
MI AVG
8
Rank
#245 / 330 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#185 / 330 | - |
| The Oaks at Byron Center | IL AL MC NH SNF | Byron Center | 41
Facility
41
MI AVG
74
Rank
#282 / 430 | Yes |
61
Facility
61
MI AVG
39
Rank
#125 / 703 | - | - | 7 | 25
Facility
25
MI AVG
8
Rank
#304 / 330 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
MI AVG
1.6
Rank
#298 / 330 | - |
Burcham Hills seamlessly weaves together independent living, assisted living levels of care, memory care options, and nursing home care services. This remarkable community is designed to cater to a diverse range of needs, offering not only a nurturing environment but also health support, including long-term care and outpatient therapy. Situated amidst the vibrant heart of East Lansing, Michigan, Burcham Hills stands as a testament to the art of compassionate living.
The facility houses a team of dedicated professionals, skilled in providing the highest quality of care. Beyond the expert assistance, residents are invited to immerse themselves in an array of enriching experiences. Stroll along peaceful walking paths, practice your swing on the putting green, or embrace the camaraderie during special outings. With wellness being a priority, residents have access to a wellness gym and inviting outdoor patios, encouraging an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Discover a relaxing senior living experience at American House Freedom Place Rochester, an excellent senior living community set in Rochester Hills, MI, offering memory care, respite stays and hospice coordination. The community features secure and cozy apartments equipped with a full-size refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and wall-mounted tv, ensuring residents a comfortable residence fit to their preferences and needs. With 24-hour supervision and assistance by a dedicated team, residents are guaranteed peace of mind.
Ensuring residents’ holistic needs are met, the community conducts an array of stimulating and engaging activities inspired by residents’ passion and interests. The community offers a variety of services, including housekeeping services, laundry and transportation assistance, complemented with nutritious meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Enhanced mindfulness programming, featuring daily social-based brain training workouts and a unique daily plan for physical activity that includes an array of gentle, effective movements – further enhances residents’ lifestyle.
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.
Located in Southfield, Michigan, Brookdale Southfield offers luxury independent living for seniors, providing both the fun, maintenance-free lifestyle they desire and the support they need when required. Situated just outside Detroit near Interstate 696, this community allows residents to enjoy a quiet retreat with easy access to big-city amenities. The community’s dedicated team is available 24/7 to address any emergencies, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
Brookdale Southfield features a variety of amenities and services designed to enrich the lives of its residents. From engaging fitness classes and social activities to healthy and delicious meals, the community supports overall health and wellness. Lifestyle services include transportation, a patio with gardens, and other vacation-like amenities. With a home-like environment and a compassionate care team, Brookdale Southfield is a place where residents can redefine independence, explore new interests, and build meaningful friendships.
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.
Discover a comfortable retirement place where passions and comfort meet with Ivy Terrace of Lapeer, a serene senior living community based in Lapeer MI. The community offers an array of convenient services for independent living, including meal preparation, landscaping, and home maintenance. Residents are offered an array of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans to choose their ideal living environment with easy access to the local hospitals, doctor’s offices, shopping, grocery stores, and much more.
Free from the hassles and worries of daily responsibilities, residents can freely engage in various activities, make new friends, and reconnect with their old passions. Delectable daily meals are also offered to complete residents’ carefree lifestyle, combined with snacking at the French bistro Café. Here, residents have access to the conveniences and thoughtful amenities for an enjoyable retirement experience.
Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI, Clark Retirement at Keller Lake is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides top-tier care for their unique needs around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
A variety of entertainment options, including fun games and local trips, are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Here, residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy, chef-prepared meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is surrounded by lush green spaces where residents can walk and relax, creating the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.
Reflections Memory Care, located in Battle Creek, MI, is a senior living community offering quality memory care services to its residents. The community offers a safe, secure space for their residents living with memory challenges, offering a 24 hour emergency call system, and round the clock availability of caregivers for supervision and assistance, as well as routine room checks and monitoring.
As part of their memory care services they also provide assistance with daily living activities, assistance with medical equipment and medication administration. Their housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services also provide additional conveniences and comfort to the residents, creating a cleaner and safer environment for everyone.
St. Joseph’s Village stands as a gateway to seamless access to medical services in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Nestled on the serene grounds of St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor, this assisted living community blends life-enriching community engagements with the utmost respect for individual privacy. Residents are invited to partake in an array of captivating activities, forging connections and moments of togetherness. Delight in shared meals with friends, cherished visits from grandchildren, invigorating group outings, or simply relishing in tranquil relaxation. Thoughtfully designed floor plans await, ensuring a residence that aligns with personal preferences.
St. Joseph’s Village extends an inviting array of amenities, including restaurant-style dining in the Bistro. Weekly housekeeping and linen services alleviate daily chores, while the embrace of all-inclusive utilities, encompassing Direct TV and Wi-Fi, fosters convenience. An emergency medical pendant offers peace of mind, and transportation to scheduled appointments and off-site activities fosters a connected and vibrant lifestyle. Enhance Fitness sessions led by certified instructors from the YMCA add a dimension of holistic wellness. An on-campus shuttle is available for convenient transfer to medical facilities and the main hospital, epitomizing their commitment to resident care. The variety of amenities at St. Joseph’s Village is woven with the threads of convenience, connection, and well-being, creating a harmonious symphony of enriched living.
Tucked in the quiet neighborhood of Baldwin Avenue, Pontiac, MI, is the esteemed senior living community of Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland offering independent living and short-term stays. The community strives to retain seniors’ independence while providing the necessary support to enjoy their daily lives. Keep peace of mind and make every moment count surrounded by the things they cherish within cozy residences in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans.
Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents enjoy their time in the community. With its ideal location near convenient local amenities, residents gain easy access to their necessities and desires. Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland is great for seniors seeking comfort and convenience in their golden years.
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 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.













