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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Clair County, MI

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The cost of independent living in St Clair County is about $2,332 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 361 options.

Read 7217 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 St. Clair, Marysville and Port Huron.

St Clair County Independent Living Facilities | 7217 Reviews

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Dad was 95 years old when he entered Jacobs Ladder . He received the the best of care including feeding and cleanliness. Christen and Vickie were especially helpful in showing respect and love to Dad ,Their...
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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I had a friend staying here and it is very clean. The caregivers are quite nice, but do the minimal. Not all the clothes are hers in her closet. They need to work harder at keeping her bed made with 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.
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, Independent 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.
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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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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My mother lived at Tapiola Village. She had a one bedroom apt. just perfect for her to maintain on her own. Tapiola apartments are for independent seniors, unless you bring in additional help. The main...
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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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: 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 Woodhaven Retirement Community is Livonia’s only full service retirement community offering all levels of care including independent living apartments, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, adult day services and Medicare certified skilled nursing, rehabilitation and post hospital recovery. ...
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.

Cost of independent living in St Clair County, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Clair County is $2,332 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lapeer County, MI with an average of $2,402 per month.

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

St Clair County, MI
$2,332/mo

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

St Clair County, MI
$2,332/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,041/mo
Independent Living
$2,332/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$2,332/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$4,440/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,041/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
St Clair County, MI:$2,332/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
St Clair County, MI:$4,440/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
St Clair County, MI:$6,041/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in St Clair County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Clair County 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
St Clair County, MI$2,622/mo$2,657/mo-1.3%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
St Clair County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,622/mo
2023 average cost:$2,657/mo
Percent change:-1.3%
Michigan
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 St Clair County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Clair County

Comfort Cove Senior Living in West Bloomfield, MI

4.8
American House is a very nice facility to live at. The residents make you feel right at home after you move in. I highly recommend this for you or your loved ones. Great staff. The food is not too good, but everything else is GREAT! The staff and the facility. All are very friendly and outgoing.

Clinton Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clinton Township, MI

5.0
We are very happy at Clinton Creek Assisted Living community

The Villages of Clinton Pointe in Clinton Township, MI

5.0
My father is receiving great care The staff is outstanding and very caring. The activities are excellent. Very happy with the cleanliness of the community. I would highly recommend this community for others.

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
18.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
38.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.9%
11.7%
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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
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.2%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.2%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Blue Water Lodge, Sandalwood Creek Assisted Living and Porthaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Clair County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 361 independent living facilities near St Clair County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Clair County, Michigan are Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Hutcheson Manor and Oasis of Clarkston. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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