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The cost of independent living in Lake Orion is about $4,174 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 33 options. Read 816 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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Photo of Pomeroy Living Orion Assisted and Memory 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.
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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.
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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.
About the Community Flourish Collection at RochesterFun. Freedom. Perfectly you. The legendary Moceri family, who designing Flourish Collection at Rochester in Rochester Hills, Michigan, envisioned a reimagined senior living experience that paired upscale amenities with personalized wellness. The...
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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.
Situated in a lovely 11-acre setting, The Meadows of Auburn Hills offers affordable senior apartment living for seniors 55+. Each spacious one and two-bedroom apartment features a kitchen, roomy closets and air conditioning. A recreation program includes popular social events to share with...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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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They are friendly, they take care of your loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is not as enjoyed by my loved ones as some others would find it. When the call button is pushed they attend to your...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Lake Orion, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lake Orion is $4,174 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Goodrich, MI with an average of $3,773 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Orion, MI, vs. nearby cities

Lake Orion, MI
$4,174/mo
$4,270/mo

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

Lake Orion, MI
$4,174/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Orion, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,303/mo
Independent Living
$4,174/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Orion, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,753/mo
Studio
$5,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,918/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,465/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,175/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Orion 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: Lake Orion, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Orion, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,174/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,431/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,303/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lake Orion, MI:$4,174/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Orion, MI:$4,431/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lake Orion, MI:$5,303/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Orion, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Orion 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
Lake Orion, MI$2,565/mo$2,300/mo+11.5%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lake Orion, MI
2024 average cost:$2,565/mo
2023 average cost:$2,300/mo
Percent change:+11.5%
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 Lake Orion

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Orion

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Flourish Collection at Rochester

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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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

Warm and friendly community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the kindness and welcoming nature of the staff and residents at various communities, such as 'Independence Village of Oxford' and 'Waterstone'. Residents and their families consistently express feelings of being part of a big family and the community as a whole.
Thoughtfully designed apartments. Reviews for 'Elmhaven Manor' and 'Independence Village of Oxford' mention the spacious and well-decorated apartments that provide residents with a comfortable living experience. Some residents even mention their satisfaction with having a full kitchen in their units.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Engaging activities and social events are mentioned frequently in reviews for communities like 'Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby' and 'Bellbrook'. Residents enjoy bingo, happy hours, crafts, and entertainment, among other offerings.
High-quality and nutritious meals. Residents' positive feedback about the food is a common theme across reviews for communities like 'Elmhaven Manor' and 'Waltonwood University'. Meals are described as delicious, varied, and nutritious, with accommodations made for dietary restrictions.
Approachable and communicative staff. Reviews for 'Pine Ridge' and 'Baldwin House' highlight the importance of clear and consistent communication between staff and families. Staff members are praised for being open-minded, approachable, and responsive to residents' needs and concerns.
Safety measures and attentive care. Several residents and their families mention feeling safe and secure in their communities, such as 'Independence Village of Oxford' and 'Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby'. Caregivers are described as attentive, caring, and quick to respond in case of emergencies.
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Lake Orion independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Orion independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Orion, 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 Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Orion, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
61.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
61.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
38.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Orion, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
58.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
58.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Orion, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
61.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
51.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
58.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
64.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
48.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
61.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mariella of Lake Orion, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oasis of Clarkston are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Orion, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near Lake Orion, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Orion, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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