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The cost of independent living in Rathbone is about $3,813 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 21 options. Read 134 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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Arbor Grove is a warm, welcoming community. Staff and management are very compassionate and hands on with each resident in my experience. Also very patient driven care.
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 Arbor Grove! 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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Our loved ones eat their own self cooked meals. The mass made meals are high carbohydrates and don't match their eating preferences. They participate in activities here and there, but have found other ways...
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.
Swanhaven Manor is an Award-Winning Independent Retirement Community that offers a wide variety of activities and options. Swanhaven Manor was voted Best Overall Star Senior Community in 2006, Best of the Best Senior Living Community in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024. Winner of Thomas...
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My wife is in the memory care unit at Shields Comfort Care and I am beyond appreciative of the care she receives there. I never have to worry if she is ok. She loves the food and especially loves 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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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: 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.
Park Colony is an Elderly,62 years of age or older/Disabled of any age community, nestled in a wooded setting located in Ithaca, MI All of our apartments are one level.
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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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
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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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
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
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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
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.
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.
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Great staff, beautiful facility!!
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.

Cost of independent living in Rathbone, MI

The average cost of senior living in Rathbone is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $2,969 per month.

Independent living costs in Rathbone, MI, vs. nearby cities

Rathbone, MI
$3,813/mo
$3,868/mo

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

Rathbone, MI
$3,813/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,526/mo
Independent Living
$3,813/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,642/mo
Studio
$5,593/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,873/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,044/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,962/mo

Senior living costs in Rathbone 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: Rathbone, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRathbone, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,813/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,397/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,526/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Rathbone, MI:$3,813/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Rathbone, MI:$4,397/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Rathbone, MI:$4,526/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Rathbone, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rathbone 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 median 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
Rathbone, MI$1,338/mo$1,322/mo+1.2%
Michigan$2,627/mo$2,476/mo+6.1%
National$3,058/mo$2,897/mo+5.6%
Rathbone, MI
2024 average cost:$1,338/mo
2023 average cost:$1,322/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,627/mo
2023 average cost:$2,476/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,058/mo
2023 average cost:$2,897/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Rathbone

Recent reviews for independent living in Rathbone

The Maples of St John in St. John's, MI

5.0
Best home I've been in. Good food.

Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Edgewood Assisted Living Center in Saginaw, MI

5.0
My mother lived at Edgewood for 2 1/2 years. The staff was extremely caring. The dining room had very good food and would accommodate when she didn't care for offerings. (she didn't like seafood). They often had special events for holidays for family to be included. They had activities from ...
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Rathbone independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rathbone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rathbone, 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 Rathbone 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 Rathbone partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rathbone, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rathbone 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 Rathbone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rathbone, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rathbone 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 Rathbone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rathbone, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
19%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
4.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
19%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Swanhaven Manor and Shields Comfort Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rathbone, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Rathbone, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Rathbone, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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