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Best Independent Living in Michigan

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 262 independent living communities in Michigan using Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in MI
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Jun 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 39/ 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: 75The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Michigan. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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
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American House Freedom Place Rochester

3565 S Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Overview of American House Freedom Place Rochester

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.

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American House Troy

2300 Grand Haven Dr, Troy, MI 48083
Overview of American House Troy

Situated in Troy, MI, American House Troy is a thriving senior living community, offering a welcoming environment for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Stays. Residents here benefit from customized care plans tailored to their needs, whether it’s assistance with household chores, transportation, or access to medical services. The community features a selection of pet-friendly apartments, including one- and two-bedroom apartments.

American House Troy provides a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive with the help of their well-designed amenities and services. The community enhances residents’ quality of life with a variety of health and wellness programs and a diverse calendar of engaging activities. Residents can relax in the fireplace lounge, enjoy the beautiful walking paths, courtyard and garden, or socialize in the cozy common areas. The restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals ensure every meal is a delightful experience, supporting both nutrition and social connections.

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American House Sterling Woods

36430 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Overview of American House Sterling Woods

Warm and welcoming, American House Sterling Woods is an inviting senior living community in Sterling Heights, MI, offering a serene setting for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Stays. Residents enjoy the comfort of one- and two-bedroom apartments and the convenience of living close to excellent shopping, health care and other attractions for a live living experience. The community ensures residents receive the care that matches their needs with their à la carte services and third-party health care provider.

At American House Sterling Woods, residents get the assistance they require while living a comfortable, maintenance-free lifestyle with access to a wealth of well-curated amenities. A culinary team curates a balanced and delicious menu catered to resident’s dietary needs, ensuring residents enjoy a healthy dining experience. A game center, theater, library, salon, cozy common areas, provides residents with plenty of opportunities for leisure, fostering connection, and enjoyment.

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Overview of Fox Run Senior Living Community

Fox Run Senior Living situated at 13 Mile Road, Novi, MI, is an exceptional senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and rehabilitation. The community features spacious floor plans including a variety of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Enhancing the lives of seniors, Fox Run Senior Living Community delivers top-tier care from a team of professionals who specialize in senior health care.

Maintaining the independence of its residents, the community provides a full-time maintenance team to take care of their needs. Various activities, clubs, and programs are offered to ensure that seniors remain active such as yoga, veterans group, ceramics, pickleball courts, book club, and gardening. Residents may also choose from six dining venues that offer different healthy and delicious meals and enjoy the community’s signature dining program. Fox Run Senior Living includes a swimming pool, a fitness center, a performing arts center, a library, and an aesthetic landscape.

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Overview of Storypoint Kalamazoo

StoryPoint recognizes that every resident has their own unique needs. This is why they ensure that all of their staff are professionally trained to handle almost any kind of task and assistance that is being requested by the residents. At StoryPoint, residents are guaranteed professional care services that can make their senior years easier.

Aside from the support, care, and assistance that the staff can provide, the facility also hosts an array of events and activities. These activities are intended to make the residents enjoy their time here at StoryPoint. Whether it’s fun or care that your seniors in the family are seeking, StoryPoint is their place to be.

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Overview of Norman Towers

Located in Monroe, Michigan, Norman Towers Senior Apartments offers a nurturing haven for seniors. With a range of options from studios to two-bedroom apartments, this senior living community prioritizes comfort and accessibility. Featuring disability access, an elevator, and a fitness center, Norman Towers ensures residents’ convenience and well-being.

Pets are welcomed, making it a truly homey environment. The community provides essential amenities like on-site maintenance, Internet access, and excellent management services. Additionally, residents enjoy easy access to public transportation. 

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Overview of All Seasons Ann Arbor

Regarded as US News and World Report’s Best Senior Living, All Seasons Ann Arbor is an outstanding senior living community set in the quiet neighborhood of Ann Arbor, MI, that offers independent living. Enjoy a relaxing time with beautifully designed and spacious residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. With a competent and highly skilled team lending extra hands, seniors maximize their freedom to experience meaningful things.

Enrich your best years with engaging programs and exciting events to maintain an active and happy lifestyle. Meet your dietary needs and satisfy cravings with delicious and healthy meals for a delightful dining experience. All Seasons Ann Arbor is great for seniors who want to make the most of their golden years with its vibrant and friendly environment.

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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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Overview of Independence Village of Brighton Valley

Independence Village of Brighton Valley is one of the best nursing homes in Flint that offers premier professional medical support. Reflected on its quality of independent living, assisted living, and memory care services; its comprehensive care plan can elevate the personalized care of each resident. Independence of Brighton Valley is a community that can attend to the sub-acute rehabilitative needs of its residents professionally and compassionately.

Independence Village provides comprehensive amenities that make everyday living easier and more comfortable; community features include a library, wellness center, common areas, and lounge areas; while services include housekeeping and laundry, transportation, 24/7 care, and respite care.

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American House Kentwood

5980 Eastern Ave Se, Kentwood, MI 49508
Overview of American House Kentwood

American House Kentwood, located just south of Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a welcoming interior and a relaxing outdoor area equipped with natural fountains and a gazebo. This community features a variety of room and care options in a charming setting with beautifully landscaped grounds. 

The staff of American House Kentwood prides themselves on providing high-quality health care services in an environment of socialization and volunteerism. This dedicated staff is committed to providing high-quality care while assisting residents with various activities of daily living. With well-appointed studios and one-bedroom apartments and large common areas, this assisted living and memory care community offers high-quality living and care. Residents get to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, schedule shopping trips, and enjoy other daily scheduled activities. 

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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 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.