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The cost of independent living in Roots is about $2,642 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 326 options.

Read 6686 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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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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I love the ranch style apartment. It is a little expensive, but very comfortable. The people and staff are very friendly and accommodating. I just wish there were a few more activities that I like. This...
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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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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, 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.
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As a home owner in Royal Holiday senior park I am very happy here. The grounds are kept well. The pool is kept very clean. They assist you if they can. Rent is extremely affordable. Your lot is your...
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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.
Lakeview Meadows affordable 55 + senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. We are located in the heart of Battle Creek, close to shopping, banking and medical facilities. We offer free heat, water, sewer & trash service. Spacious 1 & 2...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I am pretty happy with Angel Gardens. They do a really good job. The staff keep everybody in the activity room an really try with the activities. There are a lot of dementia residents there and my mom is on...
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
We provide supervised living in an affordable, state licensed, homelike atmosphere. Our caring staff is dedicated to enhancing life for those needing daily living support while emphasizing the highest level of independence possible. Laurel Park West offers a full social calendar rich with...
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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: 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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The reviews listed here are not truly accurate. Yes, the windows do not open, but it is not that big of deal. The building is nice and the management is great. They go out of their way to help in anyway...
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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
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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: 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, 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.
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.
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: 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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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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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 have lived here for 9 years and I love it. If you are looking for a place for your parent, this is the place to be. The staff and director go out of the way to meet our needs. This is independent living...
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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.
Accept our invitation to independant living for those 55 years of age or better at Golden Bridge Manor. We offer the serenity of country living amidst the convenience of nearby shopping and entertainment. Spacious one and two bedroom apartments offer timesaving features found only in a luxury...

Cost of independent living in Roots, MI

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

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

Roots, MI
$2,642/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Roots 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
Roots, 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%
Roots, 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 Roots

Recent reviews for independent living in Roots

Chelsea Retirement Community

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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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Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.0
I chose Burcham Hills because I went and interviewed different places and this is the one that stood out to me. It seemed like they had more of an open door policy, people were mingling rather than sitting in their rooms and I liked that. I am in a smaller apartment and I am happy with it, they ...
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Roots independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Roots independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Roots, 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 Roots 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 Roots 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
19.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Roots 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 Roots communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Roots, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.4%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Roots 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 Roots offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
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Legacy Assisted Living and Legacy Alzheimer's, Oakhaven Manor and Independence Village of East Lansing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Roots, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 326 independent living facilities near Roots, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Roots, Michigan are Oakhaven Manor, Independence Village of East Lansing and StoryPoint Abbot Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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