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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Southgate, MI

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The cost of independent living in Southgate is about $2,679 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 526 options.

Read 12614 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 Detroit, Livonia and Royal Oak.

Southgate Independent Living Facilities | 12614 Reviews

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Nice, friendly, and quiet. The staff is really nice and goes above and beyond. The only area of improvement would be adding more lighting in the parking lot area.
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
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.
Photo of Royal Universal Boarding Facility
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.
Photo of Vista Ridge of 8 Mile
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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The staff really cares about there residents. They make sure my grandma gets involved with arts and grafts, movies and popcorn to right down just saying goodnight to her everyday,with home cook meals. This...
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.
Here at St. Joseph's Manor we provide assisted living for the Detroit community. We offer three levels of care: Level I Independent Plus. residents at this level are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with mobility, dressing, grooming and bathing and are mentally alert. They...
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My loved one is living here. I like that it is so close to the house. They are affordable. I also like that they provided the support that my loved one's need in a convenient location. I don't have any major...
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.
Photo of Essex Manor
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.
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I think that her experience is pretty typical. She is almost 93 and the care that she is getting is really good. They have an exercise class daily. They have some art projects. They have some gardening but...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
St. Anne’s Mead Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Southfield, Michigan, located in Oakland County and home to just over 71,000 people. Southfield is a growing city with a few skyscrapers and businesses. Residents will enjoy having access to great area shopping, sporting...
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Photo of Ukrainian Village
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.
Photo of Fairfax Manor
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.
The mission of Fairfax Manor is to promote the well-being of each resident by providing meaningful experiences, with a focus on enhancing and maximizing independence. It is our goal to nurture the body, mind and spirit, while emphasizing the dignity and value of each individual. Fairfax Manor is...
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Very pleased. Small facility with limited residents. Food is homemade daily. Very caring care givers. Regular visits from visiting physicians. Wonderful location. Managed well. Management is available to...
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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.
Northville Senior Living .Comfort, convenience and a scenic view of downtown Northville makes Northville Senior Living an attractive place to live.Situated on Main Street, the 17 Units are all within walking distance of shops, cafes Doctors, parks, theaters and concerts.Most units have private...
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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.
Photo of Madison Towers
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Maincentre Apartments is the perfect place for Mom or Dad to call home and offers one of the most unique apartment living experiences in the area. We are located right in the heart of prestigious downtown Northville and offer one and two bedroom apartments with a balcony that can overlook...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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While our loved one was there and before they shut everything down, our experience was pretty good. The staff was very attentive, and coming from a health care background when I would come visit it was nice...
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, 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.
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.
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Southgate, MI

The average cost of senior living in Southgate is $2,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troy, MI with an average of $2,560 per month.

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

Southgate, MI
$2,679/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,209/mo
Independent Living
$2,679/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,374/mo
Studio
$3,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,004/mo

Senior living costs in Southgate 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: Southgate, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouthgate, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,679/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,599/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,209/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Southgate, MI:$2,679/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Southgate, MI:$5,599/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Southgate, MI:$6,209/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Southgate, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Southgate 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
Southgate, MI$2,680/mo$2,653/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Southgate, MI
2024 average cost:$2,680/mo
2023 average cost:$2,653/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Southgate

Recent reviews for independent living in Southgate

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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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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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
18.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
11.7%
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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
36%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
46.5%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
43.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.6%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.8%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.8%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
47.7%
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