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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.

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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.
Norman Towers Retirement Residence LLC is located in Monroe, Michigan, a city founded in 1785, counting about 25,000 people. Monroe is a part of Monroe County and located approximately 17 miles from Toledo and 35 miles from Detroit. Tourists come to Monroe to see the National Register of Historic...
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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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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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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.
Founded in 1954, The Baptist Manor is a non-profit, Christian organization that has provided affordable, quality housing and personal care to over 575 senior citizens for the past 60+ years.Our campus consists of 5 communities, four located on W. 13 Mile Road and the other on Drake Road, both in...
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I love the ranch style apartment. It is a little expensive, but very comfortable. The people and staff are very friendly and accommodating. I just wish there were a few more activities that I like. This...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Detroit Baptist 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Creekside Village, you can enjoy the modern convenience of senior apartments in a park-like setting. Located on the Lutheran Home Monroe campus, in Monroe, Monroe County, MI, we offer independent living in senior apartments with amenities that will keep your lifestyle active as you make new...
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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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My mom is still getting use to the community lifestyle. From all the tours I went on, this place was the best for it's location, price and cleanliness. We had to wait a short time because they remodeled the...
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.
Halstead Place in Farmington Hills, Michigan has exceptional senior residences that await you at this independent living community in Oakland County. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, the four two-story brick apartments offer limited access to your apartment for your safety. The meeting...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Oakland Park Towers II is ideally located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Shopping, banking, dining and health care services are all nearby. Oakland Mall is just minutes away. Enjoy high-rise living, in a park-like setting, with special amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Charming one and two...
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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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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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It's been a big adjustment for dad moving but over all, he is starting to settle in and doing well. With encouragement from family and the staff, he is slowly starting to participate in social events and...
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.
Jewish Senior Life is an assisted living community that is located in the beautiful town of West Bloomfield, Oakland County, Michigan. Our community is located where you can enjoy beautiful rolling hills. West Bloomfield is a great place to live, and families that visit here will find it a very...
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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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My mother in law was here for about a year and it was excellent. Really, if her health issues hadn't failed her she probably would have still been there, we were very happy with it. She had been very...
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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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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%
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2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
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
14.7%
17.8%
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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%
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