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The cost of independent living in Elmer is about $3,234 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 147 options. Read 1666 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
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.
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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.
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 Birchwood Meadows
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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Smaller community and that was good. The care my loved one received was great. The value we got was great. The communication was not really that great but did improve towards the end. I would recommend...
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.
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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.
Heritage Place is a section 8 202 community located in downtown Lake Orion. Resident’s portion of the monthly rent is determined on the ability to pay but will not be more than 30% or their annual income.
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.
Our ApartmentsSlidell Senior Residence and Taylor Lake Manor offer 153 one and two bedroom apartments to senior citizens  55 years and older.  Our apartments offer all appliances, carpeting, large closets, and large bathrooms. Our residents' rent includes heat, water, and...
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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.
Court Street Village offers affordable senior living in Flint, Michigan. Located in Genesee County, Flint is widely known for its educational and cultural amenities. Residents of all ages enjoy exploring the Flint Children's Museum and the Sloan Museum, which features history and science...
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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.
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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.
Court Street Village West is a senior living community situated in Flint, Michigan. Flint is the largest city and county seat of Genesee County and is most widely known for its ethnic diversity, its museums and its performing arts centers. History buffs enjoy exploring the Sloan Museum, which...
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Photo of Close To Home Assisted Living Hampton
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.
Photo of Harmony 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: 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.
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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
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.
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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.
Photo of Mid-Michigan Specialized Residential LLC
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: 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 Buena Vista Senior Communit
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.
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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Dad was 95 years old when he entered Jacobs Ladder . He received the the best of care including feeding and cleanliness. Christen and Vickie were especially helpful in showing respect and love to Dad ,Their...
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.
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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.
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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.
Grand Meadows II is designed especially for Seniors located in a beautiful country setting in Grand Blanc.  We are walking distance to the Grand Blanc Senior Center and downtown Grand Blanc for mall shopping, dining, parks, Genesys Hospital and all services.  Featuring spaciousluxury...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Elmer, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elmer is $3,234 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,682 per month.

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

Elmer, MI
$3,234/mo
$3,346/mo
$3,585/mo

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

Elmer, MI
$3,234/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,370/mo
Independent Living
$3,234/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,684/mo
Studio
$4,813/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,204/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,959/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Senior living costs in Elmer 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: Elmer, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmer, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,234/mo$3,859/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,117/mo$4,353/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,370/mo$4,768/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Elmer, MI:$3,234/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Elmer, MI:$4,117/mo
Michigan:$4,353/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Elmer, MI:$4,370/mo
Michigan:$4,768/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Elmer, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elmer 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
Elmer, MI$2,692/mo$2,642/mo+1.9%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Elmer, MI
2024 average cost:$2,692/mo
2023 average cost:$2,642/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Elmer

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmer

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI

5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. Many reviews mention the warm and inviting atmosphere at the senior communities. At Winter Village, residents and staff are described as friendly and helpful, making it easy for newcomers to feel at home. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), the staff go above and beyond to ensure ...
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Varied and engaging activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered by the communities. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), activities include Bible study, painting, and entertainment, providing opportunities for socialization and personal growth. At Rosehaven Manor, the Senior Center ...
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Delicious and nutritous meals. Quality food is a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), the food is fabulous and varied, with several menu options for each meal. At American House Grand Blanc Senior Living, while the food is average in taste, the staff ensure ...
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Dedicated and caring staff. The compassionate nature of the staff is a frequent topic in positive reviews. At American House Grand Blanc Senior Living, the staff are professional and easy to work with. At Devonshire Retirement Village, the front-line staff are caring and dedicated, while the housekeeping team is descri ...
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Safe and secure living environment. Safety is a top concern for many seniors, and the communities provide peace of mind in this regard. At Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), residents feel safe and comfortable, with emergency services available if needed. At Winter Village, staff are always willing to lend a helping ...
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Reasonable and transparent pricing. Transparency in pricing is essential for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Lockwood of Genesee, the cost is better than other places in the area and the facility is beautiful. At Winter Village, while payments don't always get credited quickly, the overall value is ap ...
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Elmer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmer, 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 Elmer 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 Elmer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elmer 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 Elmer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmer 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 Elmer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.1%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmer, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 147 independent living facilities near Elmer, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elmer, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Devonshire Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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