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The cost of independent living in Garden City is about $3,969 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 102 options. Read 2141 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: 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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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 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.
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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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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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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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Maggie Champagne Kramer was the advocate that help me with getting my mother relocated from Grand Rapids MI. to Dearborn MI.. I needed help and didn't know where to look first. I had heard about A Place for...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Normandy Apartments offers high-rise living and a warm and welcoming lifestyle. One bedroom apartment homes are designed for your comfort and convenience. You will enjoy the park-like setting, scenic views and beautifully landscaped grounds. Special amenities, resident events and activities...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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As a home owner in Royal Holiday senior park I am very happy here. The grounds are kept well. The pool is kept very clean. They assist you if they can. Rent is extremely affordable. Your lot is your...
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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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...
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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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
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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.
The Woodhaven Retirement Community is Livonia’s only full service retirement community offering all levels of care including independent living apartments, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, adult day services and Medicare certified skilled nursing, rehabilitation and post hospital recovery. ...
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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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: 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.
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
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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 Garden City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Garden City is $3,969 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Riverview, MI with an average of $3,114 per month.

Independent living costs in Garden City, MI, vs. nearby cities

Garden City, MI
$3,969/mo
$4,045/mo
$4,026/mo

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

Garden City, MI
$3,969/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Garden City, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,379/mo
Independent Living
$3,969/mo

Independent living costs in Garden City, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,417/mo
Studio
$4,529/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,118/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,406/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,533/mo

Senior living costs in Garden City 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: Garden City, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarden City, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,969/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,299/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,379/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Garden City, MI:$3,969/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Garden City, MI:$4,299/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Garden City, MI:$5,379/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Garden City, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garden City 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
Garden City, MI$2,489/mo$2,355/mo+5.7%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Garden City, MI
2024 average cost:$2,489/mo
2023 average cost:$2,355/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
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 Garden City

Recent reviews for independent living in Garden City

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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Clarendale Ann Arbor

4.9
It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her preferences for the way things are done are listened to even if they can't always be ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. At Ashford Court, for instance, the warmth and attentiveness of the staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere for residents. In another case, at Independence Village of Plymouth, the staff goes above and b ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Reviews highlight the importance of a diverse range of activities for residents' social and mental well-being. At Maple Heights Retirement Community, for example, the activities department offers a wide selection of events tailored to different interests, from arts and crafts to fitness classe ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Numerous reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, from the private rooms to the communal areas. At Waltonwood Cherry Hill, residents appreciate the efforts made to keep their living spaces tidy and comfortable, while at Allegria Village, the renovated common areas and g ...
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Supportive and compassionate care. Several reviews stress the importance of caring and compassionate care for residents with unique needs. For instance, at Ashford Court, the staff are attentive to the emotional and physical needs of residents, providing emotional support and assistance with daily tasks. Likewise, reviews for ...
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Accessible and convenient services. Easy access to essential services is a major factor for many residents and their families. At American House Southland Senior Living, the convenience of having a hair salon and nursing services on-site makes daily life more manageable for residents. Similarly, at Allegria Village, the transp ...
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Engaging social opportunities. Social engagement plays a crucial role in maintaining residents' overall well-being. At Independence Village of Plymouth, the lively atmosphere and friendly residents create a strong sense of community, while at Waltonwood Carriage Park, the opportunities for interaction through activities, ...
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Garden City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garden City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garden City, 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 Garden City 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 Garden City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garden City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Garden City 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 Garden City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garden City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garden City 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 Garden City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garden City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, Downriver Estates Senior Living and Independence Village of Plymouth are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garden City, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 102 independent living facilities near Garden City, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garden City, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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