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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elwell, MI

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The cost of independent living in Elwell is about $3,326 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 59 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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Arbor Grove has continued to respect Mama and her needs. They honor our wishes and continue to keep us up to date on her care.
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 Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...
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Every Staff member we have worked with has been awesome. Their compassion, patience, and genuine caring is apparent every day. The care has exceeded our expectations. The facility is peaceful, and...
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.
Welcome to Crestwood Village, a Leisure Living Community in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...
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This is hands down the best place in Mt Pleasant for a loved one to be! They take great care of my mother in law! Since moving in we have seen her join in activities and make new friends. She loves that her...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Your retirement years should be comfortable and enjoyable, without the worries that home ownership brings. Cranbrook Terrace, a lifestyle-rich apartment community designed for residents 55 and better, offers the opportunity to live in style, with time to enjoy your family, friends and favorite...
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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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
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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
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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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.
Park Colony is an Elderly,62 years of age or older/Disabled of any age community, nestled in a wooded setting located in Ithaca, MI All of our apartments are one level.
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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
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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: 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
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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: 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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Happy employees = Happy customers and family members. First hand have watched the staff go above and beyond for the people who live there. My Mom needed care and our neighbors highly recommended Green Acres....
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.

Cost of independent living in Elwell, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elwell is $3,326 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pewamo, MI with an average of $2,886 per month.

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

Elwell, MI
$3,326/mo
$3,326/mo
$3,649/mo

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

Elwell, MI
$3,326/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

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

$4,088/mo
Independent Living
$3,326/mo

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

Studio
$5,199/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,821/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elwell over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elwell

Recent reviews for independent living in Elwell

Mt Pleasant Comfort Care in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.8
The staff are so nice and friendly! Very caring and take great care of my uncle! They are always smiling and take such good care of my auntie [name removed]! She enjoys BINGO and their BBQ days! She likes her room just wants a better view! I would recommend this building to anyone in the Mt ...
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Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.5
My mother lived in the memory care unit here and we had a great overall experience with them. I was a little concerned with the level of attentiveness of the staff at times. For example, she needs someone to provide water/drinks for her and give her the initiative to drink it, otherwise she will ...
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Margaret's Meadows in Remus, MI

4.8
The owner is very nice and kind. This is a nice small place for your loved one if this is what you are looking for. It is quiet and it is a lovely small place to look into. I would recommend this community for you or your loved one. So far so good, it took a while for my loved one to transition ...
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Elwell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elwell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elwell, 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 Elwell 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 Elwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elwell, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
6.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
6.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.3%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Elwell 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 Elwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elwell, MINational
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elwell 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 Elwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elwell, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
6.7%
44.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.7%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
6.7%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 15 independent living facilities near Elwell, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Elwell, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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