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The cost of independent living in Leonard is about $2,679 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 550 options.

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Photo of The Courtyard at Sterling Heights
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My husband was a resident at Courtyard for 4 months. He had Alzheimer's and passed away [date removed]. Overall I was pleased with this place. Most of the staff were very good. If there was a problem we...
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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[name removed] and [name removed]were truly a great pleasure to encounter upon signing my lease truly professional experience thank you for allowing me into the community much appreciated. If your looking...
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.
Colonial Meadows is located a gorgeous part of Pontiac, Michigan near the sprawling community of Auburn Hills. Retirement is a big change, and we want to be there! We offer an independent living community for aging seniors who are ready to retire into a classic, quiet neighborhood without the...
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The food is consistently good, and there are lots of activities. The 1 BR apartment is very spacious and brand new. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living.
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
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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.
PET FRIENDLY, HEAT, WATER/SEWER AND TRASH PICK UP INCLUDED IN RENT!! Affordable living in Frankenmuth's loveliest Senior (62 yrs of age or older, disabled of any age: with or without children) community currently has openings. Located less than two blocks off Main Street within walking distance...
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The staff was all very helpful. As for the food, they catered to the person. If the person had things they couldn't eat, they didn't serve them. They went out of their way to help. My husband who is a...
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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I’m currently living at chez nous it’s is clean well kept the food is good that staff … well they are AMAZING honestly and truly they are good people and caring they do on the regular go out of they’re way...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
Heritage Place is a section 8 202 community located in downtown Lake Orion. Resident’s portion of the monthly rent is determined on the ability to pay but will not be more than 30% or their annual income.
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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, 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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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
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: 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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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
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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.
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.
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...
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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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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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
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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.
Photo of Legacy At Shelby Crossing
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: 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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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.
Our primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...
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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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We overall have a really good experience with Waterford Oaks. Unfortunately the price went up and it just got too expensive for what we could afford.
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.

Cost of independent living in Leonard, MI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Leonard 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
Leonard, 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%
Leonard, 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 Leonard

Recent reviews for independent living in Leonard

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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Comfort Cove Senior Living in West Bloomfield, MI

4.8
American House is a very nice facility to live at. The residents make you feel right at home after you move in. I highly recommend this for you or your loved ones. Great staff. The food is not too good, but everything else is GREAT! The staff and the facility. All are very friendly and outgoing.

Leonard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leonard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leonard, 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 Leonard 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 Leonard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.6%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Leonard 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 Leonard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leonard, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leonard 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 Leonard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leonard, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.7%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.4%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor and Hutcheson Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leonard, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 550 independent living facilities near Leonard, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Leonard, Michigan are Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor and Hutcheson Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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