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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chester, MI

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The cost of independent living in Chester is about $3,028 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 215 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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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.
Welcome to Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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Independence Village has a very caring attitude to residents. Staff mini bus takes a persona; interest in each resident. I was impressed that all staff knew my name the first day! Other residents report the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village of Grand Ledge! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care....
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Mom is enjoying living at Clinton Street Place. They do not offer a meal plan here but Meals on Wheels does come into the community. She likes to play cards and participates in other activities. The...
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.
Clinton Street Place is a senior living community in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Grand Ledge is a beautiful city that lies in Eaton and Clinton counties and is most widely known for its unique history and recreational opportunities. The city is home to Oak Park, which is one of the few places to rock...
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The people are very friendly and welcoming. Very clean. They really try to get residents out of their room and participate in activities and meet other residents
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
The Courtyard at Delta provides seniors with the freedom, support, and care needed to be as independent as possible and live life to the fullest. Through this support, residents can engage in active and purposeful living while enjoying the comforts of 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: 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: Independent Living
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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.
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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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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.
Kingston Place in an independent apartment community for adults age 55 or older. This lovely "brand new" community consists of 40, one and two bedroom apartment homes. All apartment homes are furnished with washers and dryers for our residents' convenience. Each apartment home has either a...
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Kiwanis Spring Brook Manor is a beautiful senior housing community located in the city of Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, MI. Our community is located just minutes from town with Grand River view scenery in most units and nearby Howe Memorial Park. Eaton Rapids, the 'island city' is famous for its...

Cost of independent living in Chester, MI

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $3,028 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,876 per month.

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

Chester, MI
$3,028/mo
$3,181/mo

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

Chester, MI
$3,028/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,410/mo
Independent Living
$3,028/mo

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

Studio
$5,465/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,700/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,959/mo

Senior living costs in Chester 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: Chester, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,028/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,373/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,410/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Chester, MI:$3,028/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Chester, MI:$4,373/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Chester, MI:$4,410/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Chester, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chester 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
Chester, MI$4,575/mo$4,163/mo+9.9%
Michigan$2,671/mo$2,627/mo+1.7%
National$3,174/mo$3,058/mo+3.8%
Chester, MI
2024 average cost:$4,575/mo
2023 average cost:$4,163/mo
Percent change:+9.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,671/mo
2023 average cost:$2,627/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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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 Chester

Recent reviews for independent living in Chester

Stone Ridge Adult Foster Care in Bellevue, MI

5.0
The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would recommend this good community for the excellent care and value for others.

Bickford of West Lansing

5.0
We chose Bickford of West Lansing because we thought it was a very nice facility when we went to visit. My moms room is a little on the smaller side. She loves the food, they are chef prepared meals and what I have been told is that they use all fresh produce which is much healthier. The staff ...
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Delta Retirement Center in Lansing, MI

5.0
My friend lived here at Delta Retirement for a couple of years and we were pleased with the experience. The facility is more homey feeling and I liked the people. It is independent living, so my friend just needed more care.

Chester independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
45.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
54%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
41.8%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
33%
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