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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 5196 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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Photo of The Orchards at Canterbury-on-the-Lake
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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28 reviews
9.0
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28 reviews
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They have been very attentive. The staff is positive and actively communicates. The building is beautiful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Canterbury-on-the-Lake is a senior living retirement community, with Independent Living apartments, Assisted Living apartments, skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation — all under one roof. We have providing care in Waterford for 20 years.Canterbury-on-the-Lake is managed by managed by...
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Photo of Vibrant Life Lodge of Durand
66 Photos available
9.0
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17 reviews
9.0
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The place is very clean, the food seems to be good. For the most part I love the staff. There are 1 or 2 staff members I don't care for, otherwise the rest of them are great! I would recommend them to others...
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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Photo of Lockwood of Lyon
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9.0
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22 reviews
9.0
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Tour was a great experience and my Mom liked the facility. I would recommend for those who are looking for independent living. (Not for those who need nursing care)
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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Photo of StoryPoint Fenton
5555 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
9.0
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Our Mom lives at Storypoint. It’s a very nice place. She is extremely happy. The staff is very friendly and helpful to provide the best care for her. They keep her engaged in activities. I would recommend...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Fenton (formerly Provision Living at Fenton)! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, assisted living and memory care....
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Photo of Courtyard Manor of Howell
1616 Photos available
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14 reviews
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staff were great. Atmosphere was homey. Family and friends were always welcome no matter whst time it was. When my Mum passed away they were so supportive to my family. Thank you
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellProvides compassionate care in a home like setting. An alternative to a nursing home and able to accommodate heavy care residents to include:Tube feedings, Catheters, Hoyer lifts, end of life and hospice care.We cater to our residents and our families with unlimited...
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Photo of University Senior Living
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.8
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55 reviews
8.8
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Overall I was happy. We weren't there for long on hospice. I didn't have any chance to eval activities. When he could eat he liked the food. I felt the nursing/aids were mostly very caring. One in particular...
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.
University Living University Living is an assisted living community located in a beautiful area of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. With gorgeous walking paths and an even more beautiful courtyard, it is a wonderful place to live. There are benches outside for when those wish to have nice...
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Photo of Grandhaven Manor II
1818 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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13 reviews
8.7
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Staff is great! Clean Loves the group activities Rooms are great size! She hasn't tried the food options. My mom is thriving!
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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Photo of Marshall Comfort Care
3131 Photos available
8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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The director [Name Removed] is very good. She seems to be on top of things. [Name Removed] who works in maintenance responds quickly when a problem arises. The caregivers for the most part are friendly but,...
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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Photo of American House Milford Senior Living
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.7
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43 reviews
8.7
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Great staff headed by [name removed]and almost everyone is upbeat and truly enjoys what they are doing. Not perfect but dang close.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
A charming, cozy community, American House Milford is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in the quaint town of Milford and surrounding areas of Highland, Commerce, and Bloomfield. American House Milford is also located close to Huron Valley Sinai...
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Photo of Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center
44 Photos available
8.6
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10 reviews
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The staff was very caring. There are not many activities in memory care but many residents cannot do activities so it's complicated. They try very hard to give them a nice environment and I felt the memory...
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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Photo of Rosehaven Manor
1717 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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44 reviews
8.6
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44 reviews
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The staff is amazing, so compassionate, caring, and helpful. The care shown to residents here is excellent! There are many activities provided here:Bingo, Uno, Yahtzee, movies, crafts, chair exercises, bus...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Welcome to Rosehaven Manor. We are a senior living at its finest. Do you have a pet? Well, you're in luck. Rosehaven allows small pets with a monthly fee. We have many actives for you to enjoy, including bus trips. As a resident of Rosehaven Manor you will live in style in a lovely one- or...
Photo of Brookdale Ann Arbor
1717 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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73 reviews
8.6
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73 reviews
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Administrative staff were very friendly with excellent communication to both residents and family. Nursing staff were knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns. Aides were attentive and kind....
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.
A little more care. A lot more luxury.There are a lot of reasons to choose our vibrant, first-class community for you or your loved one’s next place to call home sweet home. Visit and you’ll find one of the most luxurious senior living settings in Michigan. But you’ll also find a vibrant group of...
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Photo of Oasis of Clio Transitional Care
11 Photo available
8.6
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8.6
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Staff are friendly and encouraging to residents. I would recommend this place because if a person got worse they could be moved to one of the other building that are the exact same so residents don't become...
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.
Photo of American House Carpenter Senior Living
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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56 reviews
8.6
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56 reviews
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It is cleaned often and trash collected daily. Several recent program changes and thus far things seem to be going well. As before, although the staff appears attentive on the whole, they are short staffed...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Bringing American House quality and value to Washtenaw county near the crossroads of U.S. 23 and I-94, American House Carpenter is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Superior Township, and Pittsfield Township....
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Photo of Quality Care of Howell
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8.5
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8.5
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Everything was wonderful there. Although my sister didn't want to go into an assisted living facility she still loved the treatment she got. My sister could be difficult at times but the staff was always...
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.
Quality Care of Howell is a family operated, assisted living facility licensed as an Adult Foster Care. It was founded by a team of individuals with the tools and background necessary to provide housing, health care and supportive services for individuals who need assistance in their everyday...
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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Linden
99 Photos available
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We choose charter based on cleanliness, friendliness, safeness, room selection, size of the facility and location. I already have recommended. I'll just add Mom is happy and more engaged there. So far so goo
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.
Our personalized approach to Assisted Living, Memory Care and Short-Term Stays will take away worry and add comfort for those seeking the best in senior care. Learn how to get started on your journey to exceptional senior living and why choosing Charter makes all the difference.Linden, MI, is...
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Photo of Countryside Grand
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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Luckily the Grand had an opening at the time and was around $[fee removed] a month cheaper than another facility based on how they charge for the additional spouse. We have since moved my mother to another...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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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Photo of Hampton Manor of Brighton
77 Photos available
8.5
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8.5
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the only reason I would mark activities low is because they seem to have a hard time keeping activities directors. But, they do a great job when they are there. 8. 3 I also marked this lower because my...
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.
Hampton Manor of Brighton is a senior community with a passion for care and hospitality. The staff here dedicates time to assisting and spending time with residents. At this upscale and all-inclusive community, residents here can relax, feel at home, and have access to the amenities they’ll want...
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Photo of Tranquility Estates
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8.5
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8.5
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Tranquility Estates is an intimate, luxury facility, offering all the care and amenities your family member will need. From my personal experience at larger corporate owned facilites, Tranquility is where...
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.
Welcome Home to Tranquility Estates and live with comfort and peace of mind.At Tranquility Estates, we believe every resident deserves to live with dignity, independence and most of all joy. Nestled in tranquil welcoming Grand Blanc area for 10 years and it's just a stones throw from the...
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Photo of The Neighborhoods of White Lake
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The staff took such good care of my father while he was there. They were warm, kind and welcoming to him as well as our family. I never worried about his safety or security. The Neighborhoods became a home...
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.
Photo of Living Waters Buell Lake
1212 Photos available
8.5
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[name removed], director of, is very experienced. She is compassionate, at the same time, following all the laws/ rules for Hippa. I highly recommend Living Waters Buell Lake to others looking.
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.
Brand New in the Fall of 2020 Living Waters Buell Lake is a modern Assisted Living Facility located in the peaceful, beautiful and conveniently located country side of Northern Genesee County. This Home sits overlooking Buell Lake and is within a 10 to 20 minute drive of Frankenmuth, Birch Run,...
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Photo of Lockwood of Fenton
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8.4
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8.4
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Caring staff from cleaning group maintenance guys to top administrators. Well maintained and staffed. Now that I am in a larger building I can appreciate the smaller building with more intimate porches. Much...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Welcome to Lockwood of Fenton - a luxury senior community with everything you need all in one place! Upscale amenities, a spectrum of services, and a premium location offer a fun and unique living experience for all to enjoy. The Lockwood Senior Living brand was established in 2002. Today, the...
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We have certain people that we absolutely love there with the staff. As with anywhere they are overtaxed with too much to do I feel more staff would be appropriate. My parents like the food very much and...
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.
Caretel Inns Brighton provides all-inclusive pricing for assisted living and memory care in a charming and cozy environment. The campus has an attached post-acute rehabilitation center for your short-term rehabilitation care needs following a hospital stay so you can recover in a familiar...
Photo of Linden Square Senior Care
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internal communication could use improvement, but I think there has been a change in management recently, so it's probably to be expected.
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.
Linden Square, an Inspired Senior Healthcare community, is an MDHHS-licensed assisted living center in Saline, Michigan. We employ expert staff to provide high-quality living to our residents, including services such as daily meals, laundry, housekeeping, and more, depending on individual needs....
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The staff was great and did everything they could to accommodate my Dad. He was only there for a couple of weeks and didn't participate in an activity because of his health.
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 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%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
47.6%
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