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Cost of independent living in Colwood, MI

The average cost of senior living in Colwood is $3,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lapeer, MI with an average of $2,411 per month.

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

Colwood, MI

$3,238/mo

Michigan state

$2,801/mo

U.S. national average

$3,520/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,846/mo

Memory Care

$6,048/mo

Independent Living

$3,238/mo

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

Studio

$3,222/mo

1 Bedroom

$3,435/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,956/mo

Senior living costs in Colwood 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: Colwood, MI

Column state: Michigan

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Colwood, MI	Michigan	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,238/mo	$2,801/mo	$3,520/mo
Assisted Living	$4,846/mo	$5,387/mo	$5,830/mo
Memory Care	$6,048/mo	$6,169/mo	$6,999/mo

Independent Living

Colwood, MI:$3,238/mo

Michigan:$2,801/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Assisted Living

Colwood, MI:$4,846/mo

Michigan:$5,387/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Memory Care

Colwood, MI:$6,048/mo

Michigan:$6,169/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

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Independent living costs in Colwood, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Colwood 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.

Colwood, MIMI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Colwood, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colwood 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

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Colwood, MI	$2,643/mo	$2,721/mo	-2.9%
Michigan	$2,432/mo	$2,466/mo	-1.4%
National	$2,723/mo	$2,852/mo	-4.5%

Colwood, MI

2024 average cost:$2,643/mo

2023 average cost:$2,721/mo

Percent change:-2.9%

Michigan

2024 average cost:$2,432/mo

2023 average cost:$2,466/mo

Percent change:-1.4%

National

2024 average cost:$2,723/mo

2023 average cost:$2,852/mo

Percent change:-4.5%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Colwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Colwood

The Pines of Burton

5.0

The Pines of Burton is the perfect setting for my mom. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and smells nice. She loves her apartment which we decorated with her own furnishings so it is very nice and homey. I have dined there with my mom and the food is ...

Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI

5.0

They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.

Charter Senior Living of Stepping Stone Falls in Flint, MI

5.0

Landings offer spacious, clean, and quiet apartments. A variety of activities are offered but your privacy is respected. friendly. and helpful and there is a quick response time if you need assistance. Three nutritious meals served daily with good variety. A pleasant place to call home.

Colwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colwood, 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 Colwood 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 Colwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Colwood, MINational

Nutritionist / dietician

11.1%

21.2%

Low / no sodium

32%

35.7%

No sugar

30.1%

32%

Vegetarian

24.8%

34.8%

Pureed meals

14.4%

11.7%

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Availability of select dining options in Colwood 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 Colwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Colwood, MINational

Professional chef

22.2%

37.6%

Restaurant style dining

28.1%

44.8%

Room service

26.1%

38.2%

Anytime dining

15.7%

17.8%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Colwood 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 Colwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Colwood, MINational

Activity director

31.4%

46.5%

Pet-focused programs

19.6%

29.3%

Community service programs

16.3%

34.2%

Devotional activities on-site

37.9%

48.3%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

42.5%

50.1%

Outings / off-site activities

37.9%

54.9%

Piano or organ

26.8%

44.2%

Arts and crafts center

23.5%

39.7%

Educational speakers / life long learning

20.9%

43%

Clubs / games / karaoke

34.6%

48.3%

Live performances

34.6%

48.1%

Dances

19.6%

34.3%

Fitness center

12.4%

40.8%

Fitness classes

32%

47.6%

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Cost of independent living in Colwood, MI

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

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

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

Senior living costs in Colwood vs. state and national costs

Independent living costs in Colwood, MI, over time

Independent living cost trends in Colwood, MI

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

What families are saying about independent living in Colwood

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Colwood independent living services and amenities

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colwood independent living

Availability of select dining options in Colwood independent living

Availability of select programs and activities in Colwood independent living

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