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The cost of independent living in Charleston is about $2,888 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 48 options. Read 356 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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Photo of Sanctuary at Marydale
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent living is designed to provide the optimum in convenience, socialization, and peace of mind. We combine the best in community activities and togetherness coupled with the privacy and independence of your own apartment. Let us help you with the cooking and housekeeping while you enjoy a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Twin Lakes Terrace is an assisted living community located in the calm and peaceful surroundings of Sarnia, ON. We believe strongly in the idea of creating a community that cares for one another, and we find that our efforts make a very positive impression on visiting relatives. Our staff are...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Your new Skyline community offers welcoming staff, friendly neighbours, a strong sense of community, and a convenient location. Just imagine being able to ditch the car all day in this very walkable area of Sarnia, where coffee shops, grocery stores, shopping, parks, and schools are all within a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Stratman's Manor
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, 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.
Harbour Hill Retirement Suites is an assisted living community located in East Goderich, ON that understands what it means to create a real community. Set against the background of broad lake shores and beautiful forests, our community is a tranquil escape from the stress and hassles of daily...
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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.
Enjoy the luxury and grandeur of Landmark Village, located in the heart of beautiful Sarnia, Ontario. This is no ordinary assisted living community, this is a home away from home for those who are used to the best. Its elegant surroundings are the perfect setting to stay close to old friends,...
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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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Cost of independent living in Charleston, MI

The average cost of senior living in Charleston is $2,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,682 per month.

Independent living costs in Charleston, MI, vs. nearby cities

Charleston, MI
$2,888/mo

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

Charleston, MI
$2,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Charleston, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,002/mo
Independent Living
$2,888/mo

Independent living costs in Charleston, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,200/mo
Studio
$4,803/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,223/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,080/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Charleston 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: Charleston, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharleston, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,888/mo$3,748/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,968/mo$4,249/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,002/mo$4,620/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Charleston, MI:$2,888/mo
Michigan:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Charleston, MI:$3,968/mo
Michigan:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Charleston, MI:$4,002/mo
Michigan:$4,620/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Charleston, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Charleston 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Charleston, MI$2,376/mo$2,774/mo-14.4%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Charleston, MI
2024 average cost:$2,376/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:-14.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Charleston

Recent reviews for independent living in Charleston

Residence on the St. Clair in Sarnia, ON

4.5
The staff seem to be quite attentive, there are some really good people there that will follow up. Everyone is pretty friendly. There have been some complaints about food, but they got a new chef recently, and it seems to be working out. They have been very accommodating. The activity director ...
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Maple Vista in Imlay City, MI

4.8
When he signed up, it sounded like he would get a lot of extra things included, but that's not necessarily the case. But it's been a good place overall. They're a nonprofit and don't have a lot of staff. But the staff are nice and helpful. Housekeeping has been great. The grounds are not ...
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Serene Gardens of Imlay City

4.5
Overall Angela's House is a nice, clean, friendly, and attentive place for a loved one. This is a smaller community, and has a homey feel compared to larger communities in the area. The staff are good to work with if there are any questions or concerns that arise about my loved one. Angela's ...
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Charleston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charleston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charleston, 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 Charleston 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 Charleston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charleston, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Charleston 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 Charleston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charleston, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charleston 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 Charleston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charleston, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Holiday Blue Water Lodge and Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Charleston, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 48 independent living facilities near Charleston, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Charleston, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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