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The cost of independent living in The Heights is about $2,642 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 324 options.

Read 6799 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 Dexter, Jackson and Chelsea.

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[name removed] is a hard worker and get her work done. She is very friendly and does extras for her residents she has my room cleaned when I get back from breakfast and it’s nice to have a clean room.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Oakleaf has been a way better fit. More attentive and accommodating. Meal times are less stressful. They are better about resolving conflicts.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Oakleaf Village is a full service assisted living senior community located in the vibrant city of Toledo, Ohio. Fully certified by the state of Ohio, our beautifully landscaped village is located only a few miles from Wildwood Preserve Metropark and the Ottawa River. Oakleaf Village is an...
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My mom moved in last summer and loves it. She’s made good friends with some of the other ladies living there. She loves [name removed] and the Uno tournaments. Bingo is always fun too. [name removed]...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Way Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Holt, MI) — LifeHOUSE Prestige Way has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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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
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
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.
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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: 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.
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Photo of Rice Care Home
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.
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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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We are very happy with the care from this community. The staff is nice and the community offers a clean environment to live in. This is a new place to call home. We would recommend this apartment for others...
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.
Stratford Place Apartments is an apartment complex for independently living seniors. At Stratford Place you have all of the comforts of home, without any of the work. We offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that come with all appliances, including dishwasher and garbage disposal. Stratford Place...
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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: 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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
Reflections Community Jackson, MI The Reflections Senior Community is located in the pristine area of Jackson, Jackson County, MI. There are a number of different amenities in this area that will allow a senior to get in touch with nature. The Falling Waters Trail is a nearly three mile nature...
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nestled within a quiet residential neighborhood just minutes from historic Saline's downtown shopping and cultural districts, Brecon Village is Washtenaw County's premier senior living option. We offer a full lineup of services allowing seniors to live comfortably and enjoy the best years of...
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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.

Cost of independent living in The Heights, MI

The average cost of senior living in The Heights is $2,642 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lansing, MI with an average of $2,312 per month.

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

The Heights, MI
$2,642/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,118/mo
Independent Living
$2,642/mo

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

Studio
$2,979/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,632/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,050/mo

Senior living costs in The 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: The Heights, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThe Heights, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,642/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,762/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,118/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
The Heights, MI:$2,642/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
The Heights, MI:$4,762/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
The Heights, MI:$6,118/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in The Heights, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in The 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
The Heights, MI$2,871/mo$2,903/mo-1.1%
Michigan$2,679/mo$2,487/mo+7.7%
National$3,125/mo$2,934/mo+6.5%
The Heights, MI
2024 average cost:$2,871/mo
2023 average cost:$2,903/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,679/mo
2023 average cost:$2,487/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,125/mo
2023 average cost:$2,934/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in The Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in The Heights

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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The Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in The Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in The 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 The 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 The Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
The Heights, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in The 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 The Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
The Heights, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.2%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in The 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 The Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
The Heights, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
29%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Genesis Village, Oakhaven Manor and Independence Village of East Lansing are the top-rated independent living facilities near The Heights, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 324 independent living facilities near The Heights, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in The Heights, Michigan are Genesis Village, Oakhaven Manor and Independence Village of East Lansing. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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