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Compare Independent Living around Michigan
| 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 | - |
Find the care you need at Woodhaven Retirement Community, an outstanding continuing care retirement community in Livonia, MI, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and long-term care. The community features four beautifully designed and welcoming neighborhoods for residents’ comfort and safety. With a kind and highly trained team available 24/7, residents can keep peace of mind and enjoy exceptional care for their ever-changing needs.
Encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, fun recreational programs and enriching activities are conducted. Housekeeping, meal preparation, and other daily activities are taken care of, providing residents with a worry-free lifestyle. The community also provides physical, occupational, and speech therapy, alongside nurse practitioners and medical professionals, to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.
Experience various levels of care all in one place at Provision Living at Fenton, a reliable senior living community, offering exceptional independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents here experience all the comforts of home in their excellently designed accommodations in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans equipped with private baths with walk-in showers, emergency call systems, and individual climate control. With access to 24-hour care and an expertly-trained care team, residents can enjoy their retirement with ease and peace of mind.
Thanks to a capable maintenance team that handles chores, residents are also free to engage in various community activities without worrying about chores. Deliciously prepared meals are offered daily to give residents the nourishment and energy they need to stay active throughout the day. Here, residents are guaranteed to live a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle that nurtures their overall well-being.
Tucked away in Alma, MI, Arbor Grove is a dynamic senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from a range of open concept floor plans with easy access to convenient services and amenities. A team of dedicated and friendly care teams are available 24/7 to provide residents with utmost support and assistance.
Daily living is made vibrant with a wide variety of activities, events, and programs regularly conducted within and outside of the community. Chef-prepared meals are provided daily to make sure residents always eat healthy and delicious meals. The community also offers a wide range of amenities, including a well-curated library, salon, and business center to make residents’ lives more convenient.
Located in Saginaw, Michigan, Brookdale Saginaw provides seniors with person-centered assisted living and memory care. The community welcomes residents with lush landscaping and flower-lined walking paths, inviting them to pursue their passions, forge social connections, and feel nourished by the comforts of home. Each pet-friendly suite includes a private bathroom and space for personalization, allowing residents to create a cozy, personalized living space.
Residents can enjoy a variety of engaging activities, from gentle morning mental workouts by the fire to fitness classes, resident socials, and dance classes, all tailored to their unique needs and interests. Situated along the beautiful Saginaw River, the community offers breathtaking views and easy access to outdoor recreational activities, including the Dow Gardens and the Saginaw Valley Rail Trail. Brookdale Saginaw empowers residents to live fulfilling lifestyles in the heart of the city, surrounded by the natural beauty of the area and a vibrant, supportive community. With personalized care, a wide range of amenities, and a focus on fostering connections, Brookdale Saginaw helps seniors thrive in a comfortable, welcoming environment.
Transition Assisted Living is an upscale retirement community in Gladstone, MI, that offers a wide range of living options, including memory care, independent living, and home care. With its luxurious and thoughtfully designed residences, the community ensures residents’ comfort and safety. 24-hour care, hospice support, and recreational activities are also offered to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community strives to help residents thrive in their later years with personalized and all-inclusive care plans.
Fun games, social events, and plenty of recreational programs provide residents with more options to spend their days and social engagement. The community also features a theater, a fitness center, and a library, so residents have places to rest and lounge. Here, residents experience a stress-free retirement, surrounded by the local amenities of Gladstone. This assisted living community is one of the finest options for retirement in Michigan, especially with its comprehensive services.
Operated by Retirement Living Management of Mt. Pleasant, Green Acres of Mt Pleasant is a senior living community in the Union Charter Township area of Mt Pleasant, Michigan. The community offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care, so residents can stay in one community if their care needs change over time.
The single-story community has 12 beds, which is a smaller residential setting. Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans based on their space needs. Green Acres has been serving residents for about a year, making it one of the newer senior living communities in the area.
The area has a Walk Score of 17 out of 100, which means it’s car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle. Families and residents who value a walkable neighborhood may want to keep that in mind when comparing communities. Green Acres also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.
The community’s 12-bed size creates a more intimate living environment where residents and staff may closely interact. Families considering Green Acres of Mt Pleasant should take a tour of the community to get a better sense of its daily routine and atmosphere.
If you’re looking for quality care and a whole lot of fun to go along with it, then Brookdale Battle Creek is the perfect senior living community for you. Located in the vibrant city of Battle Creek, Michigan, Brookdale Battle Creek offerS both assisted living and memory care, providing personalized care tailored to each resident’s unique needs. A compassionate team is available 24/7 for assistance and emergencies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all residents.
Committed to creating a convenient environment where residents can live a worry-free lifestyle, Brookdale Battle Creek offers a variety of amenities designed for residents’ convenience and enjoyment, including restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals, and an engaging social calendar filled with diverse events and activities. Residents receive gentle guidance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. With comprehensive services like cooking, cleaning, and scheduled transportation, residents can focus on living their lives to the fullest while the dedicated team handles the chores.
Settled in the peaceful community of Roseville, MI, The Ethel House Senior Living Home is an inclusive community that offers independent living. This community offers private accommodations with either single or full-sized bed options with assisted care. Known for its goal of serving all genders, the community provides an intimate living space and a home-like environment that promotes physical activity, community engagement, and healthy living. Moreover, as a tradition, residents become a cherished member of Ms. Sister Hale’s family which serves as an assurance that they are always in a caring home environment.
Experience its classic amenities and services which include weekly laundry services, daily housekeeping, nutritious home-cooked meals, transportation, and 24-hour companionship outdoor seating and gardening. At The Ethel House, seniors are guaranteed a secured living with dignity and peace.
The Vernon Center is a one-story building in Detroit’s East Village neighborhood, at 9341 Agnes St. It’s for residents 55 and older.
Most units come already furnished. If you’d rather use your own furniture, you can bring it in instead. Each unit has a refrigerator, a microwave, and a TV. Bathrooms have safety rails built in.
The area is somewhat walkable. Its Walk Score is 62, so you can handle some errands on foot, but not all of them. Downtown Detroit is 4.5 miles away. The closest hospital is even closer, just 3.61 miles.
Food here is a real focus. Meals are chef-prepared and served restaurant-style, three times a day. That’s a step up from a typical cafeteria line.
Housekeeping and laundry are taken care of for you. There’s also fitness and recreation programming to fill out the day.
In short, The Vernon Center sticks to the basics and does them well. Furnished units with safety features, three solid meals a day, and enough support that living independently doesn’t just mean living alone in a smaller apartment.
Experience a comfortable stay with the Rivertown Assisted Living Apartments located in Detroit, MI. This senior living community offers assisted living services. Here, residents can enjoy a suit style, one bed-room accommodations with a full-sized kitchen appliances, and washer and dryer. With a trained and dedicated team, this community provides personalized services and support along with daily tasks programmed to promote independence among its residents.
Known to have been offering an affordable senior living without sacrificing quality care, this community offers outstanding amenities and services including housekeeping, delicious and nutritious meals, PACE Physician and Therapy Care, and many more. Meet new people and build lasting connections through its full-packed of social activities and community events. At the Rivertown Assisted Living Apartments, senior are assured of a living experience worth remembering.
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.













