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The cost of independent living in Francisco is about $3,994 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 462 options. Read 8845 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: 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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village!Discover a senior living community where relationships are central, and team members work to anticipate your loved one's needs. When your loved one joins Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village, you’ll find individual neighborhoods with a smaller group of...
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I have lived here for 9 years and I love it. If you are looking for a place for your parent, this is the place to be. The staff and director go out of the way to meet our needs. This is independent living...
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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.
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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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...
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The reviews listed here are not truly accurate. Yes, the windows do not open, but it is not that big of deal. The building is nice and the management is great. They go out of their way to help in anyway...
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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I'm very pleased with Abbott Parkside, it's turned out to be a very nice place! It's nice and quiet, clean, and the people all seem very friendly. They also seem to have a good variety of activities. Really...
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.
Abbott Parkside are senior apartments located in central Michigan in the residential district of East Lansing in Ingham County. Acres of lush trees and walking paths fill the adjacent Abbott Road Park, offering a beautiful location for year round outdoor activities. Also within easy walking...
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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, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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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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I am looking forward to the move I am going to make into this community. The staff have been helpful and understanding to my situation and I looking forward to what is to come in my living environment.
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.
Wayne Tower Apartments is a senior housing complex located in the vibrant city of Wayne in Wayne County, Michigan. With an incredible sense of community in a safe and friendly neighborhood, Wayne Tower Apartments is a wonderful choice for your new home. Wayne is an active and interesting city...
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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.
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.
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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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We needed to find a skilled nursing facility on short notice to care for my brother who was being released from the hospital with a terminal diagnosis. We were fortunate to find Maplewood Manor. The...
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.
Step into a community that has your best interests at heart! Maple Manor of Wayne introduces affordable senior housing with exceptional services and amenities that are thoughtfully tailored to your needs. Our services are designed to support and foster each resident's valued independence without...
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My mom's sister is there. She's totally indpendent. She cooks for herself and does her own washing. She's having difficulty getting to her bingo nights or other group acivities because she's having trouble...
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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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My mother lived at Tapiola Village. She had a one bedroom apt. just perfect for her to maintain on her own. Tapiola apartments are for independent seniors, unless you bring in additional help. The main...
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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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I lived here from September 2018 through July 2019 and did not want to leave, but I had to move for my job. I LOVED the elevator and the convenience of getting groceries and furniture to my 2nd floor apt. My...
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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.
Comfort, convenience and quality living at it's finest. The Ivan Woods Community is designed to accommodate the needs of active adults 55 yrs and better. Conveniently located near several shopping centers, our 90 apartment home, 3 story building is equipped with an elevator, an exercise room, a...
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My father is doing wonderful here at this community. I'am very pleased with all they have done for us. This is a lovely community, they do a very good job with the cleanliness. The staff is great, they have...
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.
Ivy Cottage, on the campus of Presbyterian Village Westland Apartments, offers the same quality of life that the apartments have long been known for, but in a smaller more protected environment. Fully licensed for Assisted Living, Ivy Cottage offers a warm cozy setting as well as the security a...
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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.
Rose Cottage, on the campus of Presbyterian Village Westland Apartments, offers the same personalized quality of life that the apartments have long been known for, but on a smaller more intimate scale. Fully licensed for Assisted Living, Rose Cottage features a comfortable life style with a...
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My mom is still getting use to the community lifestyle. From all the tours I went on, this place was the best for it's location, price and cleanliness. We had to wait a short time because they remodeled the...
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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.
Halstead Place in Farmington Hills, Michigan has exceptional senior residences that await you at this independent living community in Oakland County. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, the four two-story brick apartments offer limited access to your apartment for your safety. The meeting...

Cost of independent living in Francisco, MI

The average cost of senior living in Francisco is $3,994 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $2,963 per month.

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

Francisco, MI
$3,995/mo
$4,525/mo

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

Francisco, MI
$3,995/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$5,193/mo
Independent Living
$3,995/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,870/mo
Studio
$3,256/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,545/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,412/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,450/mo

Senior living costs in Francisco 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: Francisco, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFrancisco, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,995/mo$3,802/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$4,453/mo$4,284/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,193/mo$4,663/mo$5,015/mo
Independent Living
Francisco, MI:$3,995/mo
Michigan:$3,802/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Francisco, MI:$4,453/mo
Michigan:$4,284/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Francisco, MI:$5,193/mo
Michigan:$4,663/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
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Independent living costs in Francisco, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Francisco 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Francisco, MI$2,620/mo$2,550/mo+2.8%
Michigan$2,704/mo$2,671/mo+1.3%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Francisco, MI
2024 average cost:$2,620/mo
2023 average cost:$2,550/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,704/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Francisco

Recent reviews for independent living in Francisco

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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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at their community. At Brookdale Brighton, the director and sales staff were described as 'wonderful' and 'very helpful', making the move-in process smooth for residents and their families. At Independence Village of Plymouth, ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at their communities. For example, at StoryPoint East Lansing, the activities director organizes daily activities tailored to residents' interests, including bingo, crafts, and exercise classes. At Waltonwood Cherry Hill, residents can tak ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas. Residents of StoryPoint Novi mention the beautiful landscaping and well-maintained courtyards, while StoryPoint Saline residents appreciate the cleanliness of their ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Oakhaven Manor, the chef caters to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring that everyone looks forward to mealtimes. At Waltonwood Carriag ...
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Secure and supportive living environment. Several reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with living in a safe and supportive community. At Lockwood of Waterford, residents feel at ease knowing that staff are available 24/7 to assist with any needs. At Allegria Village, the gated entrance and on-site security guards provide an ...
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Open and communicative management. Effective communication between management and residents is essential for a positive living experience. At Brookdale Brighton, the director is described as 'very responsive' and 'always available' to answer questions and address concerns. At Oakmont Livonia, the team's openness to feedback a ...
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Francisco independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Francisco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Francisco, 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 Francisco 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 Francisco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Francisco, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Francisco 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 Francisco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.8%
Room service
Room service
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37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Francisco 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 Francisco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Francisco, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
43%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.9%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.1%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.3%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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