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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Southgate, MI
The cost of independent living in Southgate is about $3,732 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 51 options. Read 722 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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8.6
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54 reviews
Delve deeply into what constitutes " cleaning" the apartments. It is very cursory and we found out they won't pick up anything. They don't clean the bathrooms. My brother and I take care of that weekly.
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.
Located in the heart of Downriver, Southgate is home to numerous dining experiences, golf courses and neighborhood parks. Minutes from the freeway and Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Southgate boasts close proximity to neighboring downriver communities such as Riverview, Wyandotte, Woodhaven,...
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89 reviews
American house has fives across-the-board. The care that is at American house with advisor care has 4 1/2 in the morning and early afternoon and 2 to 3 late afternoons. The staff is very friendly. They do a...
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.
Meet the different personalities of our staff Friday, October 24 from 1 to 3pm This is a great opportunity to come and see what life is like here at Southland. Each department will have a display table to share with you what they do at our community. You'll receive a thank you gift, including a...
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9.5
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91 reviews
Good communication from administration and staff when their issues with Covid that's being done in the building, etc. Staff seems to truly care about the residence
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Atria Kinghaven offers residents a lifestyle of ease and comfort. Invite family and friends for a stroll around the six-acre campus or for a game of billiards in the billiards room. Atria Kinghaven is conveniently located near parks, shopping areas, restaurants, and is just fifteen minutes from...
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85 reviews
There were a few things that attracted me to Downriver Estates. The first is that it is a locked facility. I like this safety feature. The second is that every time I was there, and I went several times, the...
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.
Located south of Detroit, seniors can enjoy a life well lived at Downriver Estates Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community. The residential community offers great activities, the best of care services, and gorgeous natural surroundings. Residents enjoy living near Marsh Creek, local...
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9.2
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78 reviews
Friendly,helpful,energetic. Cleaning crew very nice and helpful they do little extra things to make life easier. Open to suggestions . Maintenance crew works fast no long waited for repairs.
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.
Welcome to Maple Heights Retirement Community, the premier Senior Living Community in the Greater Downriver Area of Allen Park, Michigan. Maple Heights is located in a quiet suburban setting, close to restaurants, parks, shopping and Beaumont Dearborn Hospital.Our goal at Maple Heights is to...
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9.0
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56 reviews
The staff is very friendly. Lots of activities. But they use a broom to clean the carpet because they don’t have a vacuum. The food is repetitive, as in that, they will serve the same vegetables two days in...
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.
Allegria Village is a senior living community with the full continuum of care (Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Care and Long-Term Nursing Care, as well as an onsite Beaumont Geriatric Physicians Medical Center with full-time physicians and dentistry and podiatry)...
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8.8
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55 reviews
I took a tour with [name removed], and she was very kind with the way that she approached the situation for my family. It was a hard decision to make, and we were really concerned at first about my mom and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Home Away From Home- Senior living community designed to be your last move. From living completely independent to needing more assistance for care or memory wing for safety and care. 24hr private duty care is provided by an experienced care company and will customize a careplan to your specific...
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8.5
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6 reviews
What we like the most about Beaumont Commons Dearborn is the safety, friendliness of other residents, upkeep and maintenance of the building - (except the elevator seems like it might need some maintenance),...
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.
Selecting the right home is an important decision – and the same level of consideration and attention to detail went into the design of Beaumont Commons. Nestled in a lush and beautiful 29-acre setting, Beaumont Commons offers a full continuum of care – including independent living apartments,...
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8.2
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24 reviews
Change in manager had a negative effect with many residences. Management change was negative. Activities usually organized by the residents. Changes to community celebrations changed with new management....
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 Brownstown offers independent seniors the latest in apartment home living. This income restricted community has a combination of 1- and 2-Bedroom apartment homes in a limited access elevator building will feature fully equipped kitchens with dishwashers and a garbage disposal, free...
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8.2
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9 reviews
Pretty facility. Mom can get outside in courtyards. Staff watch everything from how well entertainers are received, to how much the resident eats. Watched resident be seated and noticed she had water, no...
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.
What truly sets us apart is not just the beautiful building with bright sunlit hallways and beautiful furnishing, It's our staff! They are exemplary. The residents treat one another like family. It is truly a wonderful place to live. Our leases are month to month so new residents and families...
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8.2
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66 reviews
The location of American House Riverview is close by where my parents lived and also close to the hospital. Be ready to lose your wallet.
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.
Located in a tranquil wooded setting in the heart of the downriver area and minutes from I-75, American House Riverview is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Wyandotte, Southgate, Woodhaven, Trenton, and Grosse Ile. American House Riverview is...
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7.2
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26 reviews
I have lived here for about 7 1/2 months and I love living here. I live in a Studio and it is perfect for me. I had to go for chemo for the first 4 months I was here and later had a lung lobe resection...
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.
Sanctuary at Maryhaven, a vibrant independent senior living community in Southgate, is now renting newly renovated studios, 1 bedroom apartments and suites. Each apartment includes all utilities (except telephone), including cable. We provide weekly housekeeping, three homemade meals each day,...
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2 reviews
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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8.0
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2 reviews
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.
Welcome to Landmark Crossing at Southgate, a place to embrace life’s journey. Our approach is simple: to bring your loved one a life full of comfort, ease, engagement, and connection.Through compassionate caregiving, thoughtful support and therapy programs, beautiful outdoor spaces, and...
9.0
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6 reviews
Every staff member was very helpful at all times. There was never a time when they did not get back to me about a problem. My husband was not an easy person to deal with in the last month. They went above...
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.
7.7
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7 reviews
I gave a 5 rating, because it is every thing I thought it would be. I call the Gibraltar Manor my family. The 4 rating is , the rent is a little higher than I expected, but me and my husband love it here....
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.
We are a senior independant apartment community for those 55 years of age and better. We have one and two bedroom apartments that start of in price from $ 657.00 for a one bedroom and $779.00 for two bedroom. We are a tax credit community that also has Market rate apartments avaiable.
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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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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
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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.
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 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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Southgate, MI
The average cost of senior living in Southgate is $3,732 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South Rockwood, MI with an average of $2,973 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Southgate, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Southgate
Recent reviews for independent living in Southgate
Novi Lakes Health Campus
4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!
Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI
5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Park House Southfield II
4.9
Park House has checked off all of our boxes on what our loved one needs and what our family wanted. They were a God send to us. Also the amount of space in the two bedroom and storage closet is amazing especially from leave a big house
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Variety of Activities and Community Outings. Several reviews mention the enjoyment of engaging activities and community outings, such as tours and events, at communities like Atria Kinghaven and Allegria Village. These opportunities help seniors stay active and socialize with their peers.
Friendly and Helpful Staff Members. Residents and their families consistently praise the kindness and supportiveness of staff members at various communities. For example, reviews for American House Southgate Senior Living, Maple Heights Retirement Community, and American House Southland Senior Living express gratitude for th ...
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Access to Convenient Amenities and Services. Having nearby services and amenities is a major factor in many residents' satisfaction with their senior living community. At Allegria Village, for instance, having an on-site medical team and the availability of a beauty salon are mentioned as standout features.
Nice and Clean Living Spaces. Reviews often remark on the neatness and maintenance of the living spaces within communities. For example, residents of American House Southgate Senior Living and American House Riverview Senior Living appreciate the regular upkeep of their private rooms and common areas.
Affordable Living Options. Many families mention the importance of finding an affordable senior living community. For example, at Baldwin House Brownstown, the reasonable cost was a significant factor in the positive experience for the resident and their family.
Access to Delicious Meals and Dining Experiences. Quality meals and dining experiences are cited frequently as a highlight of seniors' lives at various communities. At American House Riverview Senior Living, for example, residents enjoy the food offerings and appreciate accommodations for dietary restrictions.
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Southgate independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southgate independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southgate, 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 Southgate 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 Southgate partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southgate, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Southgate 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 Southgate communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southgate, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
19%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southgate 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 Southgate offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southgate, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.8%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
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Hutcheson Manor, The Reserve at Red Run and Independence Village of Plymouth are the top-rated independent living facilities near Southgate, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 51 independent living facilities near Southgate, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Southgate, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Plymouth and Elderly Solutions. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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