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The cost of independent living in Ridgeway is about $3,856 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 422 options. Read 7728 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colonial Gardens is a quiet senior community in Perrysburg, Ohio. Our ground level ranch apartments include a garage with an automatic door opener at no extra charge. The apartments have gas heat, central air, and plenty of storage space. Colonial Gardens has a centrally located community room...
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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: 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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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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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...
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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.
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: 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.
Find out why retirees are flocking to the assisted living community of Homestead Pardee in the Downriver area of Taylor, Michigan. Many people have decided to call Taylor home because of its excellent recreational activities, safe and comfortable neighborhoods, and large assortment of shops to...
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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
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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.
Rose Cottage, on the campus of Presbyterian Village Westland Apartments, offers the same personalized quality of life that the apartments have long been known for, but on a smaller more intimate scale. Fully licensed for Assisted Living, Rose Cottage features a comfortable life style with a...
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My father is doing wonderful here at this community. I'am very pleased with all they have done for us. This is a lovely community, they do a very good job with the cleanliness. The staff is great, they have...
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.
Ivy Cottage, on the campus of Presbyterian Village Westland Apartments, offers the same quality of life that the apartments have long been known for, but in a smaller more protected environment. Fully licensed for Assisted Living, Ivy Cottage offers a warm cozy setting as well as the security 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.
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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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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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We are very happy with Forest View. Staff is very friendly and caring. My dad is a super picky eater, but they are willing to work with us to make my Dad happy. They do need to hire more staff, especially...
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.
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: 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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Welcome to Harbor Town Senior Residence. This beautiful, brand new 3-story community of one- and two-bedroom apartment homes is designed exclusively for residents 55 and over. All homes include modern amenities at an affordable price: large walk-in closets, washer/dryer connections, energy...
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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: 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.
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
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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.
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: 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: 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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We're very pleased with this place, so far it has been everything that we've hoped for. The aides and care staff take great care of her and the manager, Roslyn, has been great to work with. The staff and the...
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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.
HOLIDAY SPECIALS! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS!Are you looking for the best independent affordable senior living option in the Down River area? If so, The Meadows of Southgate Senior Apartment Community is the answer. At the Meadows, seniors 55+ can take advantage of roomy one and two-bedroom 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.
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 Ridgeway, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ridgeway is $3,856 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Manitou Beach-Devils Lake, MI with an average of $3,109 per month.

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

Ridgeway, MI
$3,856/mo
$4,258/mo
$4,738/mo

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

Ridgeway, MI
$3,856/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

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

$5,343/mo
Independent Living
$3,856/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,138/mo
Studio
$4,941/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,633/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,069/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,577/mo

Senior living costs in Ridgeway 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: Ridgeway, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRidgeway, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,856/mo$3,757/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$4,931/mo$4,256/mo$4,704/mo
Memory Care$5,343/mo$4,628/mo$4,953/mo
Independent Living
Ridgeway, MI:$3,856/mo
Michigan:$3,757/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Ridgeway, MI:$4,931/mo
Michigan:$4,256/mo
U.S.:$4,704/mo
Memory Care
Ridgeway, MI:$5,343/mo
Michigan:$4,628/mo
U.S.:$4,953/mo
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Independent living costs in Ridgeway, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ridgeway 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ridgeway, MI$2,601/mo$2,524/mo+3.0%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ridgeway, MI
2024 average cost:$2,601/mo
2023 average cost:$2,524/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ridgeway

Recent reviews for independent living in Ridgeway

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging activities for residents. Residents at various communities express their appreciation for the wide range of activities offered, such as movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and singing sessions. For example, at Brookhaven Manor, they go on regular outings to nearby city parks for fishing and hiking, while a ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members towards residents and their families. Families of residents at The James Ferndale, for instance, praise the staff's responsiveness and friendliness, while at Independence Village of Brighton Valley, the caregivers are de ...
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Properly cleaned and maintained living spaces. Numerous reviews highlight the importance of cleanliness and upkeep in the community, both for private living spaces and common areas. Residents of Brookdale Brighton mention the updated bathrooms and renovated patio and dining room, while at American House Southland Senior Living, the apart ...
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Customizable meals and dining experiences. Quality food is a significant factor in overall satisfaction for many residents. At the Genesis Village, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, making mealtimes a highlight for residents. In contrast, at StoryPoint Novi, some families suggest improvements in m ...
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Supportive and accommodating community. Many reviews mention the sense of community and support among residents and staff. For example, at Westhaven Manor, residents feel like they're part of a family, while at All Seasons Ann Arbor, the staff make new residents feel welcome and provide opportunities to meet other residents throug ...
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Communication between residents, families, and staff. Clear and open communication is crucial for maintaining trust and understanding between residents, families, and staff. At Independence Village of White Lake, residents and their families praise the staff for their responsiveness and attentiveness, while at Independence Village of White Lake ...
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Ridgeway independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ridgeway independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ridgeway, 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 Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.2%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ridgeway, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ridgeway, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
42%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.6%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Hutcheson Manor, Oakhaven Manor and Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ridgeway, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 422 independent living facilities near Ridgeway, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ridgeway, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Oakhaven Manor and Brookdale Brighton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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