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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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Photo of StoryPoint Fenton
5555 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
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Our Mom lives at Storypoint. It’s a very nice place. She is extremely happy. The staff is very friendly and helpful to provide the best care for her. They keep her engaged in activities. I would recommend...
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 StoryPoint Fenton (formerly Provision Living at Fenton)! 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 active adult, assisted living and memory care....
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StoryPoint Northville - my rating is a 5. From the first introduction to having Dad moved in has been exceptional. Dad was not initially thrilled of the idea (surprise right?) but after 1st week, he is...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Northville! 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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Rock solid 5 of 5 my father was reunited with his lifelong friend. The staff was aware of that relationship and played it up. To my father and his friend's delight they both thought they were celebrities. I...
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.
Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to insuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents...
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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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American House truly went above and beyond to provide everything possible to give [name removed] the absolute best care, help, support ??. All were on the same page with us. My every call and concern/s were...
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.
Tucked quietly away near the convenience of Westland's prime shopping and entertainment area, American House Westland Hunter is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland, Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton, and Plymouth. We are also in close...
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Usually the food is a 5 but I'm not as crazy about their "summer menu!" The staff is amazing. There isn't anyone without a smile and a friendly greeting. We love the Friday happy hours and the music. And...
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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I have a very small one bedroom apt on the main floor. It has a kitchen,with double sink, electric stove and medium size refrigerator with top freezer..not allot of counter space but as for me I make coffee...
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.
Baldwin House Lansing is located in the welcoming city of Lansing, Michigan. Catering exclusively to seniors seeking an enriched lifestyle with supportive care, Baldwin House Lansing offers a blend of independence and assistance tailored to individual needs.Dedicated to creating a fulfilling and...
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I spoke with my mom and she loves it at Countryside says it's great! Wished we would have moved her a long time ago. She is in an apartment in independent living and has a small patio that she loves to sit...
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
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.
At NorthPointe Woods, we believe senior living should be vibrant, fulfilling, and worry-free. Nestled on 78 scenic acres, our community is designed for those who want to live life to the fullest, whether our residents need independent living, assisted living, or specialized memory care with extra...
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What we like the most about Grainhouse Grove is the consistency of care. Good food and snacks. Activities and accommodations. Clean facilities and open areas.
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including tree-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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This facility is ideal for loved ones who need memory support and safekeeping but want the dignity of an assisted living setting. The staff are all highly trained in caretaking of both those with memory and...
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.
If you're seeking a dynamic senior living community, look no further than Bickford. It's where delicious food made from scratch, ever-present friendly caregivers, and a bustling social calendar come together. But that's not all; our HigherPath senior health model, known nationally for its...
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Photo of Lockwood of Lyon
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Tour was a great experience and my Mom liked the facility. I would recommend for those who are looking for independent living. (Not for those who need nursing care)
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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Photo of Vibrant Life Lodge of Durand
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The place is very clean, the food seems to be good. For the most part I love the staff. There are 1 or 2 staff members I don't care for, otherwise the rest of them are great! I would recommend them to others...
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.
Our mission is serviced by a passionate team ready to help The Lodges of Durand is dedicated to supporting the needs of older individuals. Whether you are living independently with us, in our assisted living lodge, or in our memory care lodge, you will have the best care you deserve. Our new...
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Room size was ok, maybe a little small. Room was always clean. The food was great! Activities ... hard to say because mom had Alzheimer's and didn't really participate. CARE. Monday through Friday was pretty...
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.
Cedar Woods is an assisted living community that specializes in 24 hour care for seniors requiring assistance with medical/physical and/or dementia care. We provide a locked and secured community for the safety of our residents. We have a secured/enclosed courtyard for all residents to enjoy the...
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Photo of American House Westland Joy Senior Living
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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.
Set in a beautifully wooded lot on Joy road just minutes from I-275, American House Westland Joy is situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Westland, Wayne, Garden City, Livonia, Canton and Plymouth. We are also in close proximity to hospitals including, St....
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Photo of American House Livonia Senior Living
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Staff is good..activities director is absolutely the best ever! Dining room staff is good.. there are always some things that need improvement but over all we are very happy with this faculty and I'm a picky...
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.
A relaxing, comfortable one-story community in the West-side suburbs that truly feels like home, American House Livonia is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Livonia, Plymouth, Northville, Farmington, Westland, and Garden City. We are also...
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I thought the staff was very attentive to my father's needs, there was a lot of fun activities, and the unit was newly remodeled. I highly recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for...
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.
Located in Northville, MI, near Livonia and Plymouth, just 11 miles west of downtown Detroit and minutes from the historic downtown, Fairmont Senior Living of Northville offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services tailored to the individual needs of each resident who calls our community...
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staff were great. Atmosphere was homey. Family and friends were always welcome no matter whst time it was. When my Mum passed away they were so supportive to my family. Thank you
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellProvides compassionate care in a home like setting. An alternative to a nursing home and able to accommodate heavy care residents to include:Tube feedings, Catheters, Hoyer lifts, end of life and hospice care.We cater to our residents and our families with unlimited...
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The staff seem very helpful. They have a lot of great activities and the apartment is nice. I felt they could have been a little more organized with our move in, such as having the cable box so the TV would...
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.
From freshly prepared meals to an energetic social scene, Bickford ensures your loved one experiences the zest of life every day. Our caregivers, more like extended family, are there at every step, ensuring your loved one’s best possible life. Central to our ethos is the HigherPath senior health...
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Overall I was happy. We weren't there for long on hospice. I didn't have any chance to eval activities. When he could eat he liked the food. I felt the nursing/aids were mostly very caring. One in particular...
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.
University Living University Living is an assisted living community located in a beautiful area of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. With gorgeous walking paths and an even more beautiful courtyard, it is a wonderful place to live. There are benches outside for when those wish to have nice...
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Staff is great! Clean Loves the group activities Rooms are great size! She hasn't tried the food options. My mom is thriving!
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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The director [Name Removed] is very good. She seems to be on top of things. [Name Removed] who works in maintenance responds quickly when a problem arises. The caregivers for the most part are friendly but,...
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.
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Great staff headed by [name removed]and almost everyone is upbeat and truly enjoys what they are doing. Not perfect but dang close.
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.
A charming, cozy community, American House Milford is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in the quaint town of Milford and surrounding areas of Highland, Commerce, and Bloomfield. American House Milford is also located close to Huron Valley Sinai...
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The staff was very caring. There are not many activities in memory care but many residents cannot do activities so it's complicated. They try very hard to give them a nice environment and I felt the memory...
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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Administrative staff were very friendly with excellent communication to both residents and family. Nursing staff were knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns. Aides were attentive and kind....
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 little more care. A lot more luxury.There are a lot of reasons to choose our vibrant, first-class community for you or your loved one’s next place to call home sweet home. Visit and you’ll find one of the most luxurious senior living settings in Michigan. But you’ll also find a vibrant group of...
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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.
Bringing American House quality and value to Washtenaw county near the crossroads of U.S. 23 and I-94, American House Carpenter is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Superior Township, and Pittsfield Township....
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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

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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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.
Roots, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
11.7%
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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
14.4%
17.8%
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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.
Roots, MINational
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%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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