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The cost of independent living in Mount Vernon is about $4,125 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 47 options. Read 848 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Care Cardinal River Oaks
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7.9
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Overall Sunrise of Rochester was a great place, and the staff is very kind and friendly. The only issues we had were with them responding to my mom in an appropriate amount of time. Especially when she...
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.
Care Cardinal River Oaks affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living services. From assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, dressing to medication monitoring, Care Cardinal River Oaks provides residents with...
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Our loved one has now passed away, but Serene Gardens of Sterling Heights were great. They were kind, understanding and everything you would want first you lived ones final days
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.
We started with a simple idea: let’s create senior living communities that we’d want our own family members to call home. Over the past decade with that concept in mind, we’ve been blending science, art and technology to redefine what senior living is supposed to be. To us, that means all...
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My mother lived in the Blossom Ridge independent living for over 2 years. After a stroke, she moved to Blossom Springs memory care community for more help. We were already happy with the staff at Blossom...
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.
MissionTo celebrate the BOLD and amazing journey where life blooms everyday.Assisted & Memory Care Residences, where attentive care and personal serenity of your loved one is the foundation of Blossom Springs. Care, comfort and security is what families have come to expect from Moceri's...
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We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily...
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.
Blossom Ridge has set a new benchmark in senior living in Southeast Michigan as demand for superior quality senior living communities continue to grow. The opening of Blossom Ridge in April 2019 marks an important shift in Retirement, Independent and Assisted living options for seniors 55 and...
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This is a well managed facility. Residents are safe, secure and comfortable + they are able to enjoy many activities, and quite a few includes the family. Super staff is pretty much on the top of every...
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.
With an ambiance straight from the pages of a storybook, Romeo, Michigan is the perfect place for residents of Orchard Grove Health Campus to continue writing their own stories. Whether they fill their pages with days spent exploring locally-owned orchards and preserved Victorian homes, or...
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The reason I like it is it's close to me, so it doesn't take me long to go see my mom. They have open hours where I can come in and visit her, and I can visit her as often as I want to, which I like. The...
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.
Campbell Personal Care Home is a senior care home located in the picturesque village of Leonard in Oakland county of Michigan. The rural area of this group home setting is simply littered with sparkling clean fresh water lakes, lush parks and forests, and recreation areas like the Copper Hills...
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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.
Photo of Courtyard at Auburn Hills
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22 Floor plans available
6.0
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The staff works with the family if there are concerns or requests. They need more activities for "young" seniors. I would recommend Courtyard at Auburn Hills 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.
Randall Residence of Auburn Hills offers a comprehensive state licensed assisted living program that provides personalized care and activities that are designed to enrich the daily living of our residents. We provide our residents with a home-like safe and secure environment in one story homes...
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I know any feedback is good as elder parents and their situations can leave you feeling hopeless. We moved my father in 2+ months ago into their assisted living after looking at many, many places. While...
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.
Known for its world-class golf courses and acres of lush parkland, Shelby Township is the perfect location for Shelby Crossing Health Campus, a warm and welcoming place to call home for seniors of Macomb County. Our residents are afforded many opportunities to explore Shelby Township and the...
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I like that it is smaller than most. Staff knows residents by name.It was very hard and stressful to pick. It was comparing "apples and oranges". It did seem to be a good price. Also they had an arrangement...
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 Volante of Lake Orion
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Grace Senior Living was exceptional, everything about this community is a 5+. They went way way out their way to take extreme care of our loved one and the time we spent with her was priceless. During the...
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.
Discover a vibrant senior living community that puts you first!Experience independence and empowerment in an engaging social environment where we prioritize a person-centered approach and offer a wealth of amenities. Visit us now and take the first step towards the enriching and fulfilling...
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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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They are friendly, they take care of your loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is not as enjoyed by my loved ones as some others would find it. When the call button is pushed they attend to your...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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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
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Mount Vernon, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $4,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mount Clemens, MI with an average of $3,423 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, MI vs. nearby cities

Mount Vernon, MI
$4,125/mo
$3,993/mo
$3,829/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, MI vs. the state and national average

Mount Vernon, MI
$4,125/mo
U.S. national average
$4,218/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon vs. other types of senior living

$5,277/mo
Independent Living
$4,125/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Mount Vernon, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,796/mo
Studio
$5,320/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,909/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,392/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,650/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Vernon

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Vernon

American House East II Senior Living in Roseville, MI

5.0
I have no negative thoughts. Place for Mom I give 5's on all. You have been a life saver. I certainly would recommend American House East II to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Canterbury-on-the-Lake in Waterford Township, MI

5.0
You could not find a nicer staff. The facility does need some updates, but for the money it can't beat. Apartment sizes here are more than adequate.

Brookdale Utica Assisted Living

5.0
My brother [name removed] was only at Brookdale for two weeks. He passed away last May. The two weeks at Brookdale were wonderful. They were amazing. It will be my choice for me when the time comes. They took care of my brother at nursing home level when he was there for assisted living. They ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff and residents at various communities, including Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). Residents and families appreciate the sense of comm ...
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Variety of activities and entertainment. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered at communities like Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, All Seasons Rochester Hills, and Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, from games and crafts to outings and entertainment. These activities keep residents engaged and active, pro ...
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Delicious and nutritious meals. Throughout the reviews, the quality of the food at various communities, such as Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), stands out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Meals are not only ...
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Safe and secure living environment. Several reviews mention the safety features and sense of security provided at communities like Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, and All Seasons Rochester Hills. Families and residents feel reassured knowing that safety is a top priority and that help is a ...
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Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Reviews often praise the comfort and spaciousness of apartments and common areas at communities like Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). Residents appreciate having enough space to make their new livi ...
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Highly communicative and responsive staff. Families and residents consistently express their appreciation for the clear and effective communication provided by staff at communities like Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, and Northpoint Village of Utica. Staff are always available to answer questions ...
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Mount Vernon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Vernon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.8%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.2%
33.2%
No sugar
No sugar
65.9%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.9%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.5%
8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Vernon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.4%
35.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.4%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
56.8%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Vernon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.7%
27.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
47.7%
31.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.3%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.5%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.9%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.3%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
40.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.2%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
68.2%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.2%
45.8%
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The Reserve at Red Run, Hutcheson Manor and Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 47 independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Vernon, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and The Bradford Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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