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The cost of independent living in Guthrie is about $3,911 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 514 options. Read 9437 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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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...
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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: 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.
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.
Reflections Community Jackson, MI The Reflections Senior Community is located in the pristine area of Jackson, Jackson County, MI. There are a number of different amenities in this area that will allow a senior to get in touch with nature. The Falling Waters Trail is a nearly three mile nature...
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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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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: 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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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
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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.
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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: 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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While our loved one was there and before they shut everything down, our experience was pretty good. The staff was very attentive, and coming from a health care background when I would come visit it was nice...
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: 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 mission of Fairfax Manor is to promote the well-being of each resident by providing meaningful experiences, with a focus on enhancing and maximizing independence. It is our goal to nurture the body, mind and spirit, while emphasizing the dignity and value of each individual. Fairfax Manor is...
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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: 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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They will call me and let me know when things are going on, I was really impressed with that. The food is pretty good, she seems pretty pleased with it. They need a more parking. The cleanliness was top...
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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Green Acres of Mason provides the very best in retirement living.  We focus on independent and customized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  You'll find that Green Acres is the place to be, with personalized...
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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.
Jefferson Street Square is conveniently located in downtown Mason. In 1982, the old Mason High School was renovated into 62 unique Senior apartments. The building and its beautiful landscaping offers affordable housing in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of downtown and all services....
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I lived there for over 2 yrs. Great place to live!! Staff is great!! No problems!! Very quiet!! I recommend this place to anyone.
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.

Cost of independent living in Guthrie, MI

The average cost of senior living in Guthrie is $3,911 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $2,709 per month.

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

Guthrie, MI
$3,911/mo
$4,311/mo

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

Guthrie, MI
$3,911/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$5,094/mo
Independent Living
$3,911/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,115/mo
Studio
$4,916/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,711/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,056/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,836/mo

Senior living costs in Guthrie 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: Guthrie, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuthrie, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,911/mo$3,756/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,492/mo$4,255/mo$4,702/mo
Memory Care$5,094/mo$4,627/mo$4,951/mo
Independent Living
Guthrie, MI:$3,911/mo
Michigan:$3,756/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Guthrie, MI:$4,492/mo
Michigan:$4,255/mo
U.S.:$4,702/mo
Memory Care
Guthrie, MI:$5,094/mo
Michigan:$4,627/mo
U.S.:$4,951/mo
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Independent living costs in Guthrie, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Guthrie 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
Guthrie, MI$2,589/mo$2,503/mo+3.4%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Guthrie, MI
2024 average cost:$2,589/mo
2023 average cost:$2,503/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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 Guthrie

Recent reviews for independent living in Guthrie

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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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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Attentive and caring staff. Several reviews from communities like Brookhaven Manor, American House Southland Senior Living, and Independence Village of White Lake express appreciation for the staff's consideration and attempts to please residents and their families. The staff's focus on creating a welcoming and comfo ...
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Varied daily activities. Communities such as Independence Village of Plymouth, Independence Village of Waterford, and StoryPoint Saline offer a range of activities designed to accommodate diverse interests and engage residents. From exercise classes to movies, outings, and social events, these activities help keep ...
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Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Many residents praise the cleanliness and thoughtfulness of their living spaces at communities like Independence Village of Brighton Valley, The James Ferndale, and All Seasons Ann Arbor. From modern amenities to individualized accommodations, these aspects contribute to residents' feeling ...
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Accessible and responsive management. Residents and families at communities like Maple Heights Retirement Community, Brookdale Brighton, and American House Grand Blanc Senior Living report positive interactions with their community's management teams. Clear and effective communication ensures that everyone stays informed and t ...
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Nutritious and customizable meals. Throughout reviews, the quality of food is a recurring theme, with residents at communities like Oakmont Livonia, Lockwood of Waterford, and Brookdale Brighton expressing satisfaction with the meals provided and the accommodations made for individual dietary needs and preferences.
Engaging social opportunities. Residents at communities like Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland, Waltonwood Cherry Hill, and American House Milford Senior Living enjoy the opportunities to interact with their neighbors and build friendships through various social activities. Whether it's group events or one-on-one conn ...
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Guthrie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guthrie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guthrie, 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 Guthrie 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 Guthrie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guthrie, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.5%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Guthrie 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 Guthrie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guthrie, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guthrie 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 Guthrie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guthrie, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.5%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.6%
46.5%
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