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The cost of independent living in Ann Arbor is about $3,945 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 590 options.

Read 13241 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Canton, Livonia and Brighton.

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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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We're very pleased with this place, so far it has been everything that we've hoped for. The aides and care staff take great care of her and the manager, Roslyn, has been great to work with. The staff and the...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HOLIDAY SPECIALS! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS!Are you looking for the best independent affordable senior living option in the Down River area? If so, The Meadows of Southgate Senior Apartment Community is the answer. At the Meadows, seniors 55+ can take advantage of roomy one and two-bedroom apartments...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Estabrooks Havencrest provides only “Excellent care” for the elderly. Weekly visitis are made by our house physician. Nurse on call 24hrs. We administer medication and maintain a 24 hr “awake” staff. We care for dementia. Alzheimer’s and hospice care is available. We are family owned and operated.
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Every staff member was very helpful at all times. There was never a time when they did not get back to me about a problem. My husband was not an easy person to deal with in the last month. They went above...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Norman Towers Retirement Residence LLC is located in Monroe, Michigan, a city founded in 1785, counting about 25,000 people. Monroe is a part of Monroe County and located approximately 17 miles from Toledo and 35 miles from Detroit. Tourists come to Monroe to see the National Register of Historic...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Constructed in 2006, this smoke-free inviting 55 unit one-bedroom community for low-income senior citizens age 62 and older is a gem, comfortably situated in a historic, residential neighborhood located in River Rouge, Michigan. Sumby is named after the historic Sumby Hospital which was formerly...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solaire is a luxury retirement community conveniently located just a few minutes from the area's best shopping, dining, entertainment and quality medica establishments. Our retirement community offers studios, one and two bedrooms and penthouse levels, all located on ten beautifully landscaped...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
We re located on the west side of Detroit.We are committed to provide a stable living environment that is designed to promote maximum psychological,physical,intellectual and social functioning.We pride ourselves on providing personalized,respectful care with professionalism and compassion.The...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I gave a 5 rating, because it is every thing I thought it would be. I call the Gibraltar Manor my family. The 4 rating is , the rent is a little higher than I expected, but me and my husband love it here....
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We are a senior independant apartment community for those 55 years of age and better. We have one and two bedroom apartments that start of in price from $ 657.00 for a one bedroom and $779.00 for two bedroom. We are a tax credit community that also has Market rate apartments avaiable.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Ann Arbor, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ann Arbor is $3,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe, MI with an average of $2,640 per month.

Independent living costs in Ann Arbor, MI, vs. state and national averages

Ann Arbor, MI
$3,945/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Ann Arbor, MI, vs. other senior living options

$7,834/mo
Independent Living
$3,945/mo

Independent living costs in Ann Arbor, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,565/mo
Studio
$3,429/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,783/mo

Senior living costs in Ann Arbor vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ann Arbor, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAnn Arbor, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,945/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,623/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,834/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Ann Arbor, MI:$3,945/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Ann Arbor, MI:$6,623/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Ann Arbor, MI:$7,834/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Ann Arbor, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ann Arbor and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Ann Arbor, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ann Arbor have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ann Arbor, MI$3,461/mo$3,110/mo+11.3%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Ann Arbor, MI
2024 average cost:$3,461/mo
2023 average cost:$3,110/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ann Arbor

Recent reviews for independent living in Ann Arbor

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Ann Arbor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ann Arbor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ann Arbor, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ann Arbor independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ann Arbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ann Arbor, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ann Arbor independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ann Arbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ann Arbor, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ann Arbor independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Ann Arbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ann Arbor, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
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Related senior services in Ann Arbor, Michigan

In Ann Arbor, Michigan, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Ann Arbor, Michigan, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Ann Arbor include bus routes. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Ann Arbor has robust biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Ann Arbor offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including the University of Michigan Health System and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital.

Ann Arbor is a Michigan city west of Detroit that is home to the University of Michigan. Seniors may enjoy the University of Michigan Museum of Art or the Museum of Natural History, as well as the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum. Looking to get outside? You can enjoy all the beautiful parks and natural areas that Ann Arbor has to offer. Pedal through this bike-friendly community, canoe or kayak down the Huron River, reserve a tee time at one of the many golf and disc golf courses, or simply read a book on a park bench. With a vibrant food and culture scene, seniors can enjoy a diverse offering of attractions.

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Brookhaven Manor, Atria Park of Ann Arbor and University Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ann Arbor, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 590 independent living facilities near Ann Arbor, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ann Arbor, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Genesis Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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