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The cost of independent living in Green Oak is about $2,679 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 640 options.

Read 13660 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ann Arbor, Livonia and Canton.

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My Uncle is at Living Joy. I am not 100% pleased with the services mostly the 2 staff on shift and not many food options. Besides that I feel this is a great place to place a loved one. The care team is very...
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.
At Living Joy of Flushing, your comfort and health are our top priorities. Everything you require is taken into consideration even before you arrive. Because our standards are among the highest in the country, we know that you and your family will be pleased with our services and programs. Our...
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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.
Photo of Oak Park Terrace
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
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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The staff really cares about there residents. They make sure my grandma gets involved with arts and grafts, movies and popcorn to right down just saying goodnight to her everyday,with home cook meals. This...
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.
Here at St. Joseph's Manor we provide assisted living for the Detroit community. We offer three levels of care: Level I Independent Plus. residents at this level are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with mobility, dressing, grooming and bathing and are mentally alert. They...
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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 very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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.
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: 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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My mother in law was moved there after a terrible experience at a different facility. [name removed] is smaller and more hands on. She has had dementia for many years and started not eating or swallowing her...
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.
Mary's Center for Seniors is a state licensed 20 bed facility offering adult foster care for seniors with special needs. We are located in a ranch style home in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to expressways and near Metropolitan Beach and its many recreational activities. Our experienced...
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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.
Benson Hills Apartments is an affordable senior housing apartment complex located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Haslett, Ingham County, MI. Benson Hills Apartments is conveniently located near shopping centers, hospital and medical facilities, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and more....
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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: Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Rose Cottage Senior Living
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.
Photo of Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso
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While searching for an ideal home for my elderly mother, I researched local care facilities and found an ideal place where she could be cared for -- Welcome Home. After meeting with the staff, I felt it to...
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
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.
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.
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: Independent Living
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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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Green Oak, MI

The average cost of senior living in Green Oak is $2,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fenton, MI with an average of $2,383 per month.

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

Green Oak, MI
$2,679/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Green Oak, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,209/mo
Independent Living
$2,679/mo

Independent living costs in Green Oak, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,374/mo
Studio
$3,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,004/mo

Senior living costs in Green Oak 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: Green Oak, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGreen Oak, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,679/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,599/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,209/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Green Oak, MI:$2,679/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Green Oak, MI:$5,599/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Green Oak, MI:$6,209/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Green Oak, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Green Oak 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 average 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
Green Oak, MI$2,680/mo$2,653/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Green Oak, MI
2024 average cost:$2,680/mo
2023 average cost:$2,653/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Green Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Green Oak

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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Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.0
I chose Burcham Hills because I went and interviewed different places and this is the one that stood out to me. It seemed like they had more of an open door policy, people were mingling rather than sitting in their rooms and I liked that. I am in a smaller apartment and I am happy with it, they ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at Brookdale Brighton, one resident shares that the workers are 'all extremely helpful and happy', and at Independence Village of Brighton Valley, another resident praises the ...
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Variety of activities. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at senior living communities. At Brookdale Brighton, reviews mention 'activities all week long' such as exercises, puzzles, and outings. At , the 'Life Enrichment crew does a great job to keep you busy and learning new things'. Thes ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. The cleanliness and upkeep of the senior living communities are a top priority for many residents. At Brookdale Brighton, reviews praise the cleanliness of 'everything' and the fact that 'the hallways smell clean'. At American House Milford Senior Living, another resident appreciates the wee ...
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Affordability. Affordability is an essential factor for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Brookdale Brighton, a resident shares that the 'value for the money was good'. At Independence Village of Plymouth, another resident chose the community because it was 'closer to my home' and ' ...
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Socialization and community. Senior living communities offer opportunities for socialization and building friendships among fellow residents. At Brookdale Brighton, one resident mentions that they've 'made many good friends' and that the residents are 'having fun and enjoyed visiting with each other'. At , another residen ...
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Warm and welcoming atmosphere. The warm and welcoming atmosphere of a senior living community can make all the difference for new residents. At Brookdale Brighton, reviews highlight the 'friendliness and welcoming atmosphere from both staff and residents'. At Rose Senior Living at Providence Park, another resident appreci ...
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Green Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Green Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Green Oak, 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 Green Oak 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 Green Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Green Oak, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Green Oak 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 Green Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Green Oak, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.7%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
35.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Green Oak 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 Green Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Green Oak, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.2%
39.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.8%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of Brighton Valley, Brookdale Brighton and StoryPoint Brighton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Green Oak, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 640 independent living facilities near Green Oak, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Green Oak, Michigan are Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor and Oasis of Clarkston. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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