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The cost of independent living in Oak Shade Park is about $2,642 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 336 options.

Read 7182 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 Dexter, Jackson and Chelsea.

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I would highly recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The physical therapy they offer is great. For the most part...staff is friendly. The treat my loved one well. There are three...
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.
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90 year old mother has been at Forestview for about 9 months. Staff is wonderful. Facility is locked, buzz in and out, very clean, safe. Cafeteria has good food, lots of activities, games, social hours,...
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.
Brownstown Forest View is located in Brownstown, Michigan and is an assisted living community for active senior citizens who need assistance with some aspects of their daily routine. The nearest hospital, Oakwood Southshore Medical Center, is only four miles away. The facility is located in a...
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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.
We are a very homey atmosphere with lots of love and caring. There are two caregivers on each shift. We serve three meals per day plus snacks. We offer one on one care. 'Love is the main medication.'
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The staff are wonderful women who truly care. As far as the activities go, I think they need more staff that are creative to plan things.
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.
New Life Assisted Living Centers are located at two locations in DeWitt and Haslett, Mich. The modernized senior care facilities offer personalized care with fewer than 17 residents in each location. The traditional homes were converted to permit fully furnished bedrooms designed specifically for...
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The staff is great but the management company has changed a few things. They started some activities up. It's a very nice place to be. I would recommend this community to others. The community is neat...
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.
Marsh Pointe is mid-Michigan's leading location for adults 55 and better! Residents enjoy easy living in our one or two bedroom apartments with private patios or balconies. Each apartment is fully equipped with appliances including a microwave, washer and dryer in the apartment, central...
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a really good place for the price we paid, Maintenance issues sometimes took a little longer to get things fixed than I would like. The room sizes were fair but not bad. I would recommend this...
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.
1777 is one of East Lansing's newest community designed exclusively for adults 55+. We are located east of Hagadorn Rd. Our community features spacious one and two-bedroom apartment homes specifically designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. Our many amenities include: FREE heat,...
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A wonderful environment, cleanliness and visual warmth is homelike and is top-notch. Staff members are amazing; generous and caring, always going above and beyond. Always giving of themselves for the good of...
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 city rich in culture, East Lansing provides its residents with a pleasant mix of historic and modern architecture, paired with an abundance of beautiful parklands and opportunities to explore. The Willows at East Lansing understands the importance of community involvement, and ensures that its...
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I have lived here for about 7 1/2 months and I love living here. I live in a Studio and it is perfect for me. I had to go for chemo for the first 4 months I was here and later had a lung lobe resection...
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.
Sanctuary at Maryhaven, a vibrant independent senior living community in Southgate, is now renting newly renovated studios, 1 bedroom apartments and suites. Each apartment includes all utilities (except telephone), including cable. We provide weekly housekeeping, three homemade meals each day,...
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The food is consistently good, and there are lots of activities. The 1 BR apartment is very spacious and brand new. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for senior living.
Provides: Independent Living
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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[name removed] is a hard worker and get her work done. She is very friendly and does extras for her residents she has my room cleaned when I get back from breakfast and it’s nice to have a clean room.
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.
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Oakleaf has been a way better fit. More attentive and accommodating. Meal times are less stressful. They are better about resolving conflicts.
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.
Oakleaf Village is a full service assisted living senior community located in the vibrant city of Toledo, Ohio. Fully certified by the state of Ohio, our beautifully landscaped village is located only a few miles from Wildwood Preserve Metropark and the Ottawa River. Oakleaf Village is an...
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My mom moved in last summer and loves it. She’s made good friends with some of the other ladies living there. She loves [name removed] and the Uno tournaments. Bingo is always fun too. [name removed]...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Way Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Holt, MI) — LifeHOUSE Prestige Way has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Tecumseh Place II
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: 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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We are very happy with the care from this community. The staff is nice and the community offers a clean environment to live in. This is a new place to call home. We would recommend this apartment for others...
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.
Stratford Place Apartments is an apartment complex for independently living seniors. At Stratford Place you have all of the comforts of home, without any of the work. We offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that come with all appliances, including dishwasher and garbage disposal. Stratford Place...
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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
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: 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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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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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
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.
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, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: 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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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.
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....

Cost of independent living in Oak Shade Park, MI

The average cost of senior living in Oak Shade Park is $2,642 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lansing, MI with an average of $2,312 per month.

Independent living costs in Oak Shade Park, MI, vs. state and national averages

Oak Shade Park, MI
$2,642/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Shade Park, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,118/mo
Independent Living
$2,642/mo

Independent living costs in Oak Shade Park, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,979/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,632/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,050/mo

Senior living costs in Oak Shade Park 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: Oak Shade Park, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOak Shade Park, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,642/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,762/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,118/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Oak Shade Park, MI:$2,642/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Oak Shade Park, MI:$4,762/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Oak Shade Park, MI:$6,118/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Oak Shade Park, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oak Shade Park 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
Oak Shade Park, MI$2,871/mo$2,903/mo-1.1%
Michigan$2,679/mo$2,487/mo+7.7%
National$3,125/mo$2,934/mo+6.5%
Oak Shade Park, MI
2024 average cost:$2,871/mo
2023 average cost:$2,903/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,679/mo
2023 average cost:$2,487/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,125/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Oak Shade Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Oak Shade Park

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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Oak Shade Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak Shade Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak Shade Park, 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 Oak Shade Park 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 Oak Shade Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak Shade Park, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak Shade Park 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 Oak Shade Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak Shade Park, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak Shade Park 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 Oak Shade Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak Shade Park, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
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Hutcheson Manor, Genesis Village and Oakhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Oak Shade Park, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 336 independent living facilities near Oak Shade Park, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Oak Shade Park, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Genesis Village and Oakhaven Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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