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The cost of independent living in Saint Elmo is about $3,666 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 163 options. Read 1870 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: 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.
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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
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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Overall I think they're doing a great job at The Horizon taking care of my loved one. The staff are all very caring, and the facility itself is clean and nice looking. The food they serve is good, and...
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.
The Horizon Senior Living IV is an assisted living community that is located in Standish, Michigan. The Horizon Senior Living is family owned and operated, so they are determined to provide the best care. The staff at this assisted living facility are determined to make your loved ones feel safe...
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I have placed my severly mentally, blind, disabled cousin with Heavenly Homestead. He has been there for almost 5 years and I could not be happier with the care that he receives. I live about an hour and 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.
Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care - SouthThe Heavenly Homestead Adult Foster Care – South is an assisted living community located in historic Gladwin, MI. This area is situated along the banks of the Cedar River. The beautiful landscape that is offered in Gladwin, MI is one of its major draws....
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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: 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, 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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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 Rockford community home is easily spotted off Northland Drive in the scenic city of Rockford, Michigan. Our cozy home offers a spacious community room that flows into the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining area. Our home offers barrier free bedrooms and bathrooms and is staffed 24...
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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
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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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Saint Elmo, MI

The average cost of senior living in Saint Elmo is $3,666 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gladwin, MI with an average of $3,044 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, vs. nearby cities

Saint Elmo, MI
$3,666/mo
$3,944/mo
$3,934/mo

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

Saint Elmo, MI
$3,666/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,324/mo
Independent Living
$3,666/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,900/mo
Studio
$2,852/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,443/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,797/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,814/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Elmo 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: Saint Elmo, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Elmo, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,666/mo$3,802/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,157/mo$4,285/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,324/mo$4,665/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Saint Elmo, MI:$3,666/mo
Michigan:$3,802/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Elmo, MI:$4,157/mo
Michigan:$4,285/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Saint Elmo, MI:$4,324/mo
Michigan:$4,665/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Elmo, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Elmo 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
Saint Elmo, MI$2,546/mo$2,358/mo+8.0%
Michigan$2,704/mo$2,671/mo+1.3%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Saint Elmo, MI
2024 average cost:$2,546/mo
2023 average cost:$2,358/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,704/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Elmo

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Elmo

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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Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI

5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.

Welcome Home Assisted Living Of Owosso

5.0
I was looking for a place for my mom for quite some time. I visited Welcome Home and fell in love! The homes are beautiful! Once I placed my mom I was pleased to find our that the staff truly care about the elderly. I am beyond happy that I found Welcome Home! My mom is doing very well, ...
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Saint Elmo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Elmo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Elmo, 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 Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Elmo, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.3%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Elmo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.3%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Elmo, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.4%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.8%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.4%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
16.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.8%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colonial Villa, Midland King's Daughters Home and Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Saint Elmo, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 163 independent living facilities near Saint Elmo, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Saint Elmo, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Swanhaven Manor and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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