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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Eaton County, MI

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The cost of independent living in Eaton County is about $3,300 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 287 options. Read 3179 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
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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: 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: 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: 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.
COLONIAL WOODS A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.COLONIAL WOODS IS A WELL MAINTAINED SENIOR COMMUNITY WITH ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS. NESTLED IN A QUITE NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING,PHARMACY,CHURCHES, CLOSE TO MANY GREAT PARKS AND RESTARAUNTS.WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN BEING A...
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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: 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.
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.
Located near churches, shopping and medical facilities, our rental apartments are spacious and well designed. Delhi Stratford Place offers a wide range of rental rates with exceptional facilities, amenities and features.This elegant community contains BRAND NEW spacious one and two bedroom...
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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.
The Oasis of HoltOpening early Fall 2025! The Oasis of Holt allows you to live the life you want with the assistance you need. You've worked hard your whole life taking care of others and now it's time to let us help take care of you with the comfort and support you've earned. Every resident has...
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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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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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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Riverfront senior apts has a lot to offer. It's handicap accessible. Easy access to River trail. For those who like to walk , kayaking . Riverfront is close ito Capital city venues. Entertainment,...
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.
Conveniently situated in Downtown Lansing, Riverfront Apartments offers urban living at its best. Easy walking distance to the Riverwalk Trail and the Newly Renovated City Market, and just one block away from Lugnut Stadium. Riverfront Apartments is the place to for culture, diversity and...
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.
Accept our invitation to independant living for those 55 years of age or better at Golden Bridge Manor. We offer the serenity of country living amidst the convenience of nearby shopping and entertainment. Spacious one and two bedroom apartments offer timesaving features found only in a luxury...
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I lived there for over 2 yrs. Great place to live!! Staff is great!! No problems!! Very quiet!! I recommend this place to anyone.
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.
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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
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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.
Jefferson Street Square is conveniently located in downtown Mason. In 1982, the old Mason High School was renovated into 62 unique Senior apartments. The building and its beautiful landscaping offers affordable housing in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of downtown and all services....
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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, 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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Eaton County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Eaton County is $3,300 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,876 per month.

Independent living costs in Eaton County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Eaton County, MI
$3,300/mo
$3,181/mo

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

Eaton County, MI
$3,300/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Eaton County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,300/mo
Independent Living
$3,300/mo

Independent living costs in Eaton County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,852/mo
Studio
$4,745/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,170/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,024/mo

Senior living costs in Eaton County 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: Eaton County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEaton County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,300/mo$3,859/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,088/mo$4,353/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,300/mo$4,768/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Eaton County, MI:$3,300/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Eaton County, MI:$4,088/mo
Michigan:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Eaton County, MI:$4,300/mo
Michigan:$4,768/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Eaton County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Eaton County 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
Eaton County, MI$2,858/mo$2,801/mo+2.1%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Eaton County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,858/mo
2023 average cost:$2,801/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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

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 Eaton County

Recent reviews for independent living in Eaton County

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Eaton County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eaton County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eaton County, 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 Eaton County 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 Eaton County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Eaton County 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 Eaton County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Eaton County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eaton County 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 Eaton County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Eaton County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Grand Ledge, Bridgeway Park Lansing AL and Grandhaven Living Center are the top-rated independent living facilities near Eaton County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 287 independent living facilities near Eaton County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Eaton County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Oakhaven Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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