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The cost of independent living in Wales Center is about $3,914 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 411 options. Read 6977 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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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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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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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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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: 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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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.
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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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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.
Twin Lakes Terrace is an assisted living community located in the calm and peaceful surroundings of Sarnia, ON. We believe strongly in the idea of creating a community that cares for one another, and we find that our efforts make a very positive impression on visiting relatives. Our staff are...
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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.
Enjoy the luxury and grandeur of Landmark Village, located in the heart of beautiful Sarnia, Ontario. This is no ordinary assisted living community, this is a home away from home for those who are used to the best. Its elegant surroundings are the perfect setting to stay close to old friends,...
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The staff and owners are like family...you can drop in any time and you have the feeling like your part of the family. The good is homemade and residents always get enough to eat. Torrey Pines is just...
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.
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, 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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I moved into my clean roomy 2 bedroom in Oct 2023 and have never regretted it. I have a balcony which holds a glider and large chair, loads of closet space and a pantry with medical alert cords in bathroom...
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 in a beautiful residential setting, The Meadows at Anchor Bay offers independent adults 55 and older an exceptional, affordable lifestyle. Area attractions are just minutes away. The Pointe Shopping Center is within walking distance. On-site home health care and grocery delivery are...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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I am a resident here at Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor and have been for 9 years. The staff is extremely helpful and go above and beyond their call of duty. The manager always has time to listen even when she is...
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.
Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor is an independent senior living community located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Clinton Township is situated in Macomb County and is widely known for having the most parks and recreational areas compared to any other city or town in the county. Clinton Township is home...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Wales Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wales Center is $3,914 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Croswell, MI with an average of $2,881 per month.

Independent living costs in Wales Center, MI, vs. nearby cities

Wales Center, MI
$3,914/mo
$3,778/mo
$3,533/mo

Independent living costs in Wales Center, MI, vs. state and national averages

Wales Center, MI
$3,914/mo
U.S. national average
$4,235/mo

Independent living costs in Wales Center, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,910/mo
Independent Living
$3,914/mo

Independent living costs in Wales Center, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,041/mo
Studio
$2,804/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,058/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,920/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,535/mo

Senior living costs in Wales Center 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: Wales Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWales Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,914/mo$3,823/mo$4,235/mo
Assisted Living$3,914/mo$4,307/mo$4,777/mo
Memory Care$4,910/mo$4,694/mo$5,044/mo
Independent Living
Wales Center, MI:$3,914/mo
Michigan:$3,823/mo
U.S.:$4,235/mo
Assisted Living
Wales Center, MI:$3,914/mo
Michigan:$4,307/mo
U.S.:$4,777/mo
Memory Care
Wales Center, MI:$4,910/mo
Michigan:$4,694/mo
U.S.:$5,044/mo
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Independent living costs in Wales Center, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wales Center 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 median 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
Wales Center, MI$2,332/mo$2,707/mo-13.9%
Michigan$2,704/mo$2,671/mo+1.3%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Wales Center, MI
2024 average cost:$2,332/mo
2023 average cost:$2,707/mo
Percent change:-13.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,704/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wales Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Wales Center

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

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

Wales Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wales Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wales Center, 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 Wales Center 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 Wales Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wales Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.1%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.1%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
39%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.2%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.3%
11.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Wales Center 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 Wales Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wales Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.8%
37.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.5%
44.4%
Room service
Room service
39%
37.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wales Center 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 Wales Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wales Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
29.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
33.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57%
49.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
44%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.5%
39.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41%
42.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
33.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.6%
47.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wales Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 411 independent living facilities near Wales Center, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wales Center, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Devonshire Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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