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The cost of independent living in Derby is about $3,450 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 29 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 The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower
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We chose The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower because of the affordability. Based off of the experience, we would recommend them to others.
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.
The Whitcomb, located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, is a retirementcommunity for senior citizens. It was once a well-known hotel that hostedpresidents, entertainers, and professional athletes. Nowadays, it's a hubfor active and lively seniors in Southwest Michigan. The community issituated at...
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My wife was cared for very well at Caretel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was well equipped with rehab equipment, activities, snack bar,etc. the only negative was that my wife was not...
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.
Caretel Inns St. Joseph is a senior living campus, built in 1995 and renovated in 2011, it continues to be a long-standing health care community in the St. Joseph and surrounding area. Caretel specializes in assisted living, memory care, and post-acute rehabilitation. Our compassionate care...
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They're really excellent at communicating with the family; they're also really invested in the care of my father. They think of things that I wouldn't. You'd think that that would come naturally to people...
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.
Provision Living at St. Joseph boasts 56 beautiful apartments intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom private apartments, which...
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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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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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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, 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: 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.
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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...
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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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.
Photo of Golden Shore
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.

Cost of independent living in Derby, MI

The average cost of senior living in Derby is $3,450 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI with an average of $3,272 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derby, MI vs. nearby cities

Derby, MI
$3,450/mo
$3,636/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derby, MI vs. the state and national average

Derby, MI
$3,450/mo
U.S. national average
$4,149/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Derby vs. other types of senior living

$4,230/mo
Independent Living
$3,450/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Derby, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$5,020/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,200/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,650/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Derby over time

Derby, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Derby

Recent reviews for independent living in Derby

Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI

5.0
They have just been really good and very caring. The staff is really well trained and professional. We are really very pleased with the experience that we are having at Woodland Terrace.

Golden Oak Village in South Bend, IN

4.9
So far we have been very happy with Golden Oak Village. The apartment is very nice. The manager Rebecca is great. Whenever we have questions or need something done she has responded right away. Recently we were getting a busy signal on mom's phone and she went over and checked on mom to make ...
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The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower in St. Joseph, MI

4.8
Everyone has been good to work with. The new owners have been doing upgrades and overdue maintenance that was not done by the previous owners. The food isn't what I would call restaurant quality but with so many to feed. They do offer some simpler options. They increased mom's care and adjusted ...
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Derby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Derby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Derby, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Derby 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 Derby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Derby, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Derby 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 Derby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Derby, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
14.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.6%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower and Brentwood at Niles are the top-rated independent living facilities near Derby, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Derby, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Derby, Michigan is Forest Glen Assisted Living. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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