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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Monroe County, MI

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The cost of independent living in Monroe County is about $2,640 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 404 options.

Read 9208 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 Toledo, Sylvania and Saline.

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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.
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.
The Cityview Senior Tower is a senior housing community located in the middle of the bustling city of Detroit, Michigan. The senior housing apartments are close to all the local midtown luxuries including the Cultural and Theatre districts. Detroit is an exciting place to live and a great place...
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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.
At Living well, we believe that living life to the fullest in those "Golden Years play a very important part of our seniors Well Being. Comfort, Safety and a lifestyle alternative to nursing home placement. At Living Well, our residents can choose a one or two bedroom comfortable rental...
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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.
Elmwood Towers Senior Apartments is now accepting applications. Elmwood Towers is just north of East Lafayette. Our one bedroom apartment starts with all utilities included. Elmwood Towers is professionally managed by Independent Management Services, Inc.Restrictions...
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Wauseon Senior Villas invites you to live life on your own terms. Our choice location is perfectly situated between the pleasures of the tranquil country, yet only minutes away from major thoroughfares for easy access to life outside your home. With over 1000 square feet of living space and great...
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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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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: 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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mom is still getting use to the community lifestyle. From all the tours I went on, this place was the best for it's location, price and cleanliness. We had to wait a short time because they remodeled the...
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.
Halstead Place in Farmington Hills, Michigan has exceptional senior residences that await you at this independent living community in Oakland County. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, the four two-story brick apartments offer limited access to your apartment for your safety. The meeting...
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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.
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I really like the community the staff is very good. It is clean and up-kept. I would like for the community to start offering food services. It would be nice if i didn't have to cook . I would recommend it...
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.
Royal Oak TowersRoyal Oak Towers Senior Apartments is located in the lovely city of Ferndale, Oakland County , MI. This senior housing building is designed for residents 55 years of age and older. The beautiful building is 11 stories high and is close to many amenities.Royal Oak’s caring and...
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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.
Solaire is a luxury retirement community conveniently located just a few minutes from the area's best shopping, dining, entertainment and quality medica establishments. Our retirement community offers studios, one and two bedrooms and penthouse levels, all located on ten beautifully landscaped...
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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.
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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.
Since 1987, we have built a solid reputation for providing high-quality and state-licensed compassionate care. Each of our four buildings is a CARF-accredited program designed to offer residents a more home-like setting that also provides state-of-the-art, in-house clinical services. We serve...
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Cost of independent living in Monroe County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Monroe County is $2,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wayne County, MI with an average of $2,469 per month.

Independent living costs in Monroe County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Monroe County, MI
$2,640/mo

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

Monroe County, MI
$2,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,541/mo
Independent Living
$2,640/mo

Independent living costs in Monroe County, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,671/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,176/mo

Senior living costs in Monroe County 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: Monroe County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonroe County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,640/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,611/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,541/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Monroe County, MI:$2,640/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Monroe County, MI:$4,611/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Monroe County, MI:$5,541/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Monroe County

Recent reviews for independent living in Monroe County

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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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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Monroe County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monroe County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monroe County, 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 Monroe County 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 Monroe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monroe County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Monroe County 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 Monroe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monroe County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monroe County 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 Monroe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monroe County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
40.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
27.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Alice Lorraine Care Center, Aspen Grove and Gardens of Carleton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monroe County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 404 independent living facilities near Monroe County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Monroe County, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Independence Village of Brighton Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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