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The cost of independent living in Meridian is about $2,599 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 320 options.

Read 5213 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 Lansing, Howell and Okemos.

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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 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: 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.
Accept our invitation to independant living for those 55 years of age or better at Golden Bridge Manor. We offer the serenity of country living amidst the convenience of nearby shopping and entertainment. Spacious one and two bedroom apartments offer timesaving features found only in a luxury...
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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.
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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.
Swank Home Assisted Living’s mission is to provide the highest quality of personalized care in a comfortable, family environment. We understand the concerns family members have about the safety of their loved ones. Our goal has always been to provide AFFORDABLE CARE. The Swank Home was...
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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....
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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: 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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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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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.
There's no place like home. When you can not live alone but a nursing home is not the answer for you, Rockwell Assisted Living is here to provide you a beautiful, loving and secure environment very similar to home. Because our standards are among the highest in the country, we know that you and...
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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: 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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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
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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.
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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For about 21 months our mother had been a resident of Woodhaven. We have nothing but positive things to say about the facility and the wonderful staff who work there. Everyone is so kind, helpful and eager...
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.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce Woodhaven Senior Community to you and your family. Woodhaven is a private, locally owned and operated senior residential community located in Flint Township. Overlooking expanded and preserved natural environment of water and wildlife, Woodhaven is...
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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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My Mom has been a resident at this wonderful facility for nine years. If I could give even more stars in the rating I would. This community has been a blessing to our family, knowing that my Mom is being...
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.
Hyde Park Assisted LivingHyde Park is an assisted living community that is located in the prosperous city of Flushing, MI. Our community sits on the outskirts of town where there are beautiful woods and large streams to explore. When relatives come to visit, they will have plenty of places to...

Cost of independent living in Meridian, MI

The average cost of senior living in Meridian is $2,599 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamston, MI with an average of $2,599 per month.

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

Meridian, MI
$2,599/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,237/mo
Independent Living
$2,599/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,725/mo
Studio
$3,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,255/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,889/mo

Senior living costs in Meridian 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: Meridian, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeridian, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,599/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,495/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,237/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Meridian, MI:$2,599/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Meridian, MI:$5,495/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Meridian, MI:$6,237/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Meridian, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Meridian 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
Meridian, MI$2,894/mo$2,693/mo+7.4%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Meridian, MI
2024 average cost:$2,894/mo
2023 average cost:$2,693/mo
Percent change:+7.4%
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 Meridian

Recent reviews for independent living in Meridian

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 accommodating staff. Residents and families at Independence Village of East Lansing, StoryPoint East Lansing, and Independence Village of East Lansing express appreciation for the kind and helpful nature of the staff, who go above and beyond to make their loved ones feel welcomed and supported. The housekeepin ...
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Varied activities and socializing opportunities. Reviews from StoryPoint East Lansing, Independence Village of East Lansing, and Independence Village of East Lansing highlight the importance of social activities for residents, with movie nights, gardening classes, and regular outings being popular favorites. The community also offers opp ...
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Thoughtfully maintained living spaces. Residents and families at StoryPoint East Lansing, Independence Village of East Lansing, and Independence Village of East Lansing praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, noting the well-maintained living areas, including private rooms, bathrooms, and common spaces. Some reviews ...
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Healthy and delicious meal options. Reviews for StoryPoint East Lansing, Independence Village of East Lansing, and Independence Village of East Lansing emphasize the importance of quality meals for residents, with several mentioning the delicious food options and accommodations for dietary restrictions. The meals are usually ...
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Supportive and caring community atmosphere. Reviews from StoryPoint East Lansing, Independence Village of East Lansing, and Independence Village of East Lansing describe the community as warm and friendly, with residents being concerned about their neighbors and welcoming newcomers. Families also mention the importance of being able ...
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Accessible transportation and convenient location. Several residents and families at StoryPoint East Lansing, Independence Village of East Lansing, and Independence Village of East Lansing appreciate the availability of transportation for residents and the convenient location of the communities, allowing for easy access to amenities and ap ...
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Meridian independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meridian independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meridian, 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 Meridian 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 Meridian partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meridian, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Meridian 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 Meridian communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meridian, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meridian 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 Meridian offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meridian, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bickford of Okemos, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Oakhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meridian, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 320 independent living facilities near Meridian, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Meridian, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Oakhaven Manor and Oasis of Clarkston. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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