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The cost of independent living in St Clair County is about $3,270 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 21 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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Photo of Holiday Blue Water Lodge
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2323 Floor plans available
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The staff is very kind and responsive. The chef is very good and meals are like a nice dining experience. There are many activities provided to the residents from themed activities to live music from 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.
Holiday Retirement is the oldest and largest independent senior living company in the country. For almost 50 years we have been helping older people live better. Blue Water Lodge has been in the Port Huron area for almost 20 years
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8.0
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For the short time she was there the staff and facility were great. She was only there for 5 months. We chose Sandlewood Creek primarily on location but the staff was very nice and accommodating.
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.
Since 1997, Wadhams Creek (D & J Home Care, Inc.) 'Where All Roads Lead to Home'..has been providing residential care to those in need. We offer independent or assisted living, plus memory and respite care. Our residents are cared for 24 hours a day/7 days a week, by our skilled, warm and...
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I had my dad living with me and I was providing his care. He was in hospice. It had gotten to be more than I could handle so I had to place him in assisted living. This broke my heart. The woman that...
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.
Find personalized care and a vibrant lifestyle at Leisure Manor Residence for Seniors. Located in Richmond, Michigan, this community offers assisted living and memory care services in a residential environment where seniors will enjoy thoughtful programming, exciting activities, and top-notch...
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They took incredible care of my Uncle [name removed]. I am forever grateful to this place for being there for Uncle [name removed] R.I.P. I will share some photos when I get a ride there God Bless. Thanks...
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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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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 primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in St Clair County, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Clair County is $3,270 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Croswell, MI with an average of $2,714 per month.

Independent living costs in St Clair County, MI, vs. nearby counties

St Clair County, MI
$3,270/mo
$3,638/mo
$3,412/mo

Independent living costs in St Clair County, MI, vs. state and national averages

St Clair County, MI
$3,270/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in St Clair County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,008/mo
Independent Living
$3,270/mo

Independent living costs in St Clair County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,250/mo
Studio
$5,640/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,050/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,350/mo

Senior living costs in St Clair County 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: St Clair County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Clair County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,270/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,820/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,008/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
St Clair County, MI:$3,270/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
St Clair County, MI:$3,820/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
St Clair County, MI:$4,008/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in St Clair County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Clair County

The Meadows of Anchor Bay in New Baltimore, MI

4.9
My experience went very well at The Meadows of Anchor Bay. All of the staff was friendly and very helpful with what was needed to apply. The tenants living there and their positive comments about the Meadows was an extremely big factor in us making our decision. Mom likes her unit and is ...
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Residence on the St. Clair in Sarnia, ON

4.5
The staff seem to be quite attentive, there are some really good people there that will follow up. Everyone is pretty friendly. There have been some complaints about food, but they got a new chef recently, and it seems to be working out. They have been very accommodating. The activity director ...
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Leisure Manor Residence for Seniors in Richmond, MI

5.0
Visiting with a loved one, was so impressed with the outpouring of care by the staff. The caregivers work together so diligently as a team, very attentative to the residents, communication with the residents and families is superb, facility is clean, was offered to stay for lunch and enjoyed a ...
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St Clair County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Clair County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Clair County, 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 St Clair County 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 St Clair County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Clair County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Clair County 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 St Clair County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Clair County, MINational
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Clair County 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 St Clair County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Clair County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Blue Water Lodge, Sandalwood Creek and Leisure Manor Residence for Seniors are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Clair County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near St Clair County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in St Clair County, Michigan is StoryPoint Chesterfield. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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