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The cost of independent living in Brown City is about $3,761 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 343 options. Read 6497 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.

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The key word here is, "Independent living." Based on your income, St George Tower is a perfect fit for lower income seniors, like myself. There is handicapped apartments, and the waiting list for those...
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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, 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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
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I am a resident here at Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor and have been for 9 years. The staff is extremely helpful and go above and beyond their call of duty. The manager always has time to listen even when she is...
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.
Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor is an independent senior living community located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Clinton Township is situated in Macomb County and is widely known for having the most parks and recreational areas compared to any other city or town in the county. Clinton Township is home...
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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: 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, 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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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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
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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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For about 21 months our mother had been a resident of Woodhaven. We have nothing but positive things to say about the facility and the wonderful staff who work there. Everyone is so kind, helpful and eager...
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.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce Woodhaven Senior Community to you and your family. Woodhaven is a private, locally owned and operated senior residential community located in Flint Township. Overlooking expanded and preserved natural environment of water and wildlife, Woodhaven is...
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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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We overall have a really good experience with Waterford Oaks. Unfortunately the price went up and it just got too expensive for what we could afford.
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
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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: 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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My Uncle is at Living Joy. I am not 100% pleased with the services mostly the 2 staff on shift and not many food options. Besides that I feel this is a great place to place a loved one. The care team is very...
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.
At Living Joy of Flushing, your comfort and health are our top priorities. Everything you require is taken into consideration even before you arrive. Because our standards are among the highest in the country, we know that you and your family will be pleased with our services and programs. Our...
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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.
Total Loving Care, has been providing care to the sick, elderly, and disabled for over 18 years. Our goal has been Nursing Home Prevention and allowing individuals and couples to live their lives to the fullest. TLC Troy location sits on a beautiful 7 Acre private setting. Each Resident has a...
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My Mom has been a resident at this wonderful facility for nine years. If I could give even more stars in the rating I would. This community has been a blessing to our family, knowing that my Mom is being...
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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.
Hyde Park Assisted LivingHyde Park is an assisted living community that is located in the prosperous city of Flushing, MI. Our community sits on the outskirts of town where there are beautiful woods and large streams to explore. When relatives come to visit, they will have plenty of places to...
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
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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, 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
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Brown City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Brown City is $3,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,998 per month.

Independent living costs in Brown City, MI, vs. nearby cities

Brown City, MI
$3,761/mo
$3,705/mo
$3,627/mo

Independent living costs in Brown City, MI, vs. state and national averages

Brown City, MI
$3,761/mo
U.S. national average
$4,219/mo

Independent living costs in Brown City, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,599/mo
Independent Living
$3,761/mo

Independent living costs in Brown City, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,271/mo
Studio
$2,879/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,136/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,953/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,620/mo

Senior living costs in Brown City 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: Brown City, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrown City, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,761/mo$3,822/mo$4,219/mo
Assisted Living$4,219/mo$4,310/mo$4,760/mo
Memory Care$4,599/mo$4,696/mo$5,025/mo
Independent Living
Brown City, MI:$3,761/mo
Michigan:$3,822/mo
U.S.:$4,219/mo
Assisted Living
Brown City, MI:$4,219/mo
Michigan:$4,310/mo
U.S.:$4,760/mo
Memory Care
Brown City, MI:$4,599/mo
Michigan:$4,696/mo
U.S.:$5,025/mo
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Independent living costs in Brown City, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brown City 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 Brown City, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brown City 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 median 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
Brown City, MI$2,756/mo$2,757/mo-0.0%
Michigan$2,704/mo$2,671/mo+1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
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2024 average cost:$2,756/mo
2023 average cost:$2,757/mo
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Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,704/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Brown City

Recent reviews for independent living in Brown City

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Windemere Park Senior Community in Warren, MI

5.0
The staff is always friendly and very helpful to the residents. Not only do they give great care to the residents but they extend their care to the families too! My mom has been here for almost 3 years and never ever have we had a problem. I would highly recommend Windermere.

Clinton Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clinton Township, MI

5.0
We are very happy at Clinton Creek Assisted Living community

Brown City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brown City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brown City, 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 Brown City 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 Brown City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brown City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.7%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
42.8%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brown City 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 Brown City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brown City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.9%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.1%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.7%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brown City 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 Brown City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brown City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
46.9%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.1%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.2%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.5%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.9%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
51.1%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
30.5%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.9%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and Devonshire Retirement Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brown City, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 343 independent living facilities near Brown City, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brown City, Michigan are Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Devonshire Retirement Village and Independence Village of Madison Heights. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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