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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sterling Heights, MI

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The cost of independent living in Sterling Heights is about $2,647 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 542 options.

Read 12472 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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Photo of St. Clair Landings
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.
For a "Room With a View", come to St. Clair Landings, an affordable independent senior apartment community for adults 55+. St. Clair Landings, with its riverfront location, offers a scenic overlook of the St. Clair River. Discover the comfort, convenience and companionship available for seniors...
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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.
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.
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.
Photo of The Harrington Inn
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.
Photo of Grandview Tower
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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Photo of Courthouse Square Apartments
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.
Located at the corner of Huron and Fourth Streets, Courthouse Square is in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. With the bus stop right outside our front door, transportation is very convenient. Residents 55+ can enjoy the short stroll to Kerrytown Mall, the Farmers Market and other popular downtown...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 Rosewood 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.
Photo of Leamington Lodge
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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[name removed] and his staff accepted my father as COVID was spreading locally and no other facility would accept him. My dad wasn’t there long before he passed, but while he was there, he was treated well....
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.
New Beginnings Rest Home is conveniently located in beautiful down town Leamington. Locally owned and operated by the Abraham family, we have been proudly serving residents of Windsor-Essex/Chatham-Kent County for over 5 years. From our family to yours, we hope to see you soon! The Abrahams
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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.
Your new Skyline community offers welcoming staff, friendly neighbours, a strong sense of community, and a convenient location. Just imagine being able to ditch the car all day in this very walkable area of Sarnia, where coffee shops, grocery stores, shopping, parks, and schools are all within a...
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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: 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 Zion Lutheran Residential Apts
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 Melody Gardens Care Home
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 Residence on the Thames
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Residence on the Thames is an assisted living community located in the charming town of Chatham, Ontario. With a fantastic staff and plenty to see and do, Residence on the Thames is the perfect place to call home. Chatham is a very active town with many different art galleries, museums and...
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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.
Maple City Retirement Residence is located in Chatham, Kent Ontario situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood close to shopping. We provide a warm and friendly atmosphere where residents, their family and friends always feel at home. We take pride in caring for the people you love. We are a...
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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.
FREE: HEAT, WATER & TRASH PET FRIENDLY Spacious 1 bedroom apartments with patios. NO STAIRS, everything is ground floor! Minutes from Lapeer or Davison. Completely remodeled throughout with new full sized appliances complete with a large pantry for extra storage. Tiled bathrooms with walk-in...
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 Sterling Heights, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sterling Heights is $2,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Detroit, MI with an average of $2,469 per month.

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

Sterling Heights, MI
$2,647/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Sterling Heights, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,920/mo
Independent Living
$2,647/mo

Independent living costs in Sterling Heights, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,390/mo
Studio
$3,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,019/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,986/mo

Senior living costs in Sterling Heights 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: Sterling Heights, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSterling Heights, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,647/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,359/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,920/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sterling Heights, MI:$2,647/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sterling Heights, MI:$5,359/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sterling Heights, MI:$5,920/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Sterling Heights, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sterling Heights 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
Sterling Heights, 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%
Sterling Heights, 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%
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 Sterling Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Sterling Heights

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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Clarendale Ann Arbor

4.9
It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her preferences for the way things are done are listened to even if they can't always be ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variety of activities to cater to diverse interests. Residents at various communities, including Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, express their enjoyment in the wide range of activities offered daily. These activities include card games, crafts, movie nights, and outings to local attractions.
Friendly and welcoming community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at senior living communities, such as Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, Lockwood of Clinton, and Baldwin House Lakeside Senior Living. This includes the staff and fellow residents, who make newcomers feel at home and c ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Many residents praise the quality of meals provided at their communities, including Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, American House East II Senior Living, and All Seasons Rochester Hills, where the chefs accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences to ensure residents ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. Reviews for communities like Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, and Park Place frequently highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities. This includes the private living spaces, common areas, and outdoor grounds.
Effective and transparent communication. Communication between families and staff is a priority at several communities, such as Town Village Sterling Heights and The Gem Memory Care, Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, and All Seasons Rochester Hills, where regular meetings and updates keep everyone informed and involved in th ...
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Supportive and compassionate staff. Residents and their families often mention the compassionate and supportive nature of the staff at their communities, including Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, and Parkdale Senior Living, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel cared for and comf ...
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Sterling Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sterling Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sterling Heights, 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 Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sterling Heights, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sterling Heights, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
38%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sterling Heights 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 Sterling Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sterling Heights, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
46.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
47.6%
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