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The cost of independent living in Riley Center is about $3,771 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 513 options. Read 8337 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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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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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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Oakland Park Towers II is ideally located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Shopping, banking, dining and health care services are all nearby. Oakland Mall is just minutes away. Enjoy high-rise living, in a park-like setting, with special amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Charming one and two...
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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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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
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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.
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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: 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.
FREE: HEAT, WATER & TRASH PET FRIENDLY Spacious 1 bedroom apartments with patios. NO STAIRS, everything is ground floor! Minutes from Lapeer or Davison. Completely remodeled throughout with new full sized appliances complete with a large pantry for extra storage. Tiled bathrooms with walk-in...
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It has worked out for my mother very well. They have chair exercises and other structured activities. They are a Catholic community so they have Mass and Rosary. For my mom it is a really good fit. It is a...
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.
St. Elizabeth Briarbank is a Catholic assisted living community for women located in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Named in honor of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, the residence is a lovely historic home situated on a thirteen acre site. Bloomfield Hills is a friendly, residential community with large...
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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: 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, 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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We overall have a really good experience with Waterford Oaks. Unfortunately the price went up and it just got too expensive for what we could afford.
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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Smaller community and that was good. The care my loved one received was great. The value we got was great. The communication was not really that great but did improve towards the end. I would recommend...
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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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.
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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.
Taeckens Terrace is situated in the heart of Davison, Genesee County , MI where residents can find a small, hometown feel that welcomes all to the area. Originally settled in 1842, there are now 5,173 citizens in the small town that continues to grow. This is the ideal place for families, as well...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Riley Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Riley Center is $3,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Port Huron, MI with an average of $3,146 per month.

Independent living costs in Riley Center, MI, vs. nearby cities

Riley Center, MI
$3,771/mo
$3,665/mo
$3,457/mo

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

Riley Center, MI
$3,771/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Riley Center, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,845/mo
Independent Living
$3,771/mo

Independent living costs in Riley Center, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,991/mo
Studio
$4,761/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,361/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,725/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,900/mo

Senior living costs in Riley Center 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: Riley Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiley Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,771/mo$3,757/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,188/mo$4,258/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,845/mo$4,630/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Riley Center, MI:$3,771/mo
Michigan:$3,757/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Riley Center, MI:$4,188/mo
Michigan:$4,258/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Riley Center, MI:$4,845/mo
Michigan:$4,630/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Riley Center, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Riley Center 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
Riley Center, MI$2,581/mo$2,537/mo+1.8%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Riley Center, MI
2024 average cost:$2,581/mo
2023 average cost:$2,537/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Riley Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Riley Center

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Cranberry Park at ShorePointe in Saint Clair Shores, MI

5.0
The day staff in my mom's area is excellent. Housekeeping seems adequate. I don't know about the meals. My mom has dementia, so I can't get an answer that is accurate. CP has ice cream socials and wine and cheese socials a couple of times each week. The chair exercise class is excellent. Because ...
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Flourish Collection at Rochester

5.0
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 activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and friendly staff. Residents across various communities express their appreciation for the friendly and supportive nature of the staff. For example, at Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, one family member notes that staff members go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and are always ready to help when need ...
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Diverse range of activities and events. Communities offer a variety of activities and events tailored to residents' interests. For instance, at Lockwood of Clinton, residents enjoy frequent outings to shopping centers and restaurants, while at Brookdale Novi, residents participate in games, arts and crafts, and movie nights.
Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Reviews consistently highlight cleanliness as a priority, with several residents commenting on the upkeep of both private rooms and communal areas. For example, at Rosehaven Manor, a resident mentions that the facilities are clean and well-maintained, fostering a comfortable living environment ...
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Affordable pricing for independent living. Many residents praise the affordability of their communities, allowing them to maintain their independence while receiving the necessary care and services. For instance, at Elmhaven Manor, a resident shares that the community's cost is one of the reasons they chose it, as it was more reasonabl ...
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Access to on-site medical services. Several communities offer on-site medical services, giving residents peace of mind and convenience. At Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland, for example, residents appreciate the availability of nursing staff, making it easier for them to receive care when needed.
Engaging social atmosphere. Residents often mention the engaging social atmosphere in their communities, allowing them to make new friends and stay active. For instance, at Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, a resident shares that they have made many friends and enjoy participating in a range of social activities offe ...
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Riley Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley Center, 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 Riley Center 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 Riley Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riley Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riley Center 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 Riley Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riley Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riley Center 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 Riley Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riley Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.4%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
29.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
46.5%
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Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riley Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 513 independent living facilities near Riley Center, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riley Center, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Madison Heights and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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