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The cost of independent living in Whaley Drain is about $3,187 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 575 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: 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.
COLONIAL WOODS A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.COLONIAL WOODS IS A WELL MAINTAINED SENIOR COMMUNITY WITH ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS. NESTLED IN A QUITE NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING,PHARMACY,CHURCHES, CLOSE TO MANY GREAT PARKS AND RESTARAUNTS.WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN BEING A...
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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.
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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: 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 have no complaints about the staff at this community and everything that they have done for my loved one since she has moved in. I am very comfortable with there care and would recommend it to anyone. She...
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.
Covington Woods Senior Apartments represents the finest independent senior housing in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. If you crave a sense of entertaining community activity, Lansing will not let you down. For music lovers, there is the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, the Lansing Jazz Fest, or the...
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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.
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 near churches, shopping and medical facilities, our rental apartments are spacious and well designed. Delhi Stratford Place offers a wide range of rental rates with exceptional facilities, amenities and features.This elegant community contains BRAND NEW spacious one and two bedroom...
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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: 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
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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 Oasis of HoltOpening early Fall 2025! The Oasis of Holt allows you to live the life you want with the assistance you need. You've worked hard your whole life taking care of others and now it's time to let us help take care of you with the comfort and support you've earned. Every resident has...
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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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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Riverfront senior apts has a lot to offer. It's handicap accessible. Easy access to River trail. For those who like to walk , kayaking . Riverfront is close ito Capital city venues. Entertainment,...
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.
Conveniently situated in Downtown Lansing, Riverfront Apartments offers urban living at its best. Easy walking distance to the Riverwalk Trail and the Newly Renovated City Market, and just one block away from Lugnut Stadium. Riverfront Apartments is the place to for culture, diversity and...
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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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Kiwanis Spring Brook Manor is a beautiful senior housing community located in the city of Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, MI. Our community is located just minutes from town with Grand River view scenery in most units and nearby Howe Memorial Park. Eaton Rapids, the 'island city' is famous for its...

Cost of independent living in Whaley Drain, MI

The average cost of senior living in Whaley Drain is $3,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,876 per month.

Independent living costs in Whaley Drain, MI, vs. nearby cities

Whaley Drain, MI
$3,187/mo
$3,187/mo

Independent living costs in Whaley Drain, MI, vs. state and national averages

Whaley Drain, MI
$3,187/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Whaley Drain, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,759/mo
Independent Living
$3,187/mo

Independent living costs in Whaley Drain, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,726/mo
Studio
$4,452/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,178/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,362/mo

Senior living costs in Whaley Drain 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: Whaley Drain, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhaley Drain, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,187/mo$3,750/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,478/mo$4,251/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,759/mo$4,622/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Whaley Drain, MI:$3,187/mo
Michigan:$3,750/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Whaley Drain, MI:$4,478/mo
Michigan:$4,251/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Whaley Drain, MI:$4,759/mo
Michigan:$4,622/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Whaley Drain, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whaley Drain 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Whaley Drain, MI$2,168/mo$1,852/mo+17.1%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Whaley Drain, MI
2024 average cost:$2,168/mo
2023 average cost:$1,852/mo
Percent change:+17.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Whaley Drain

Recent reviews for independent living in Whaley Drain

Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.3
Like a lot of facilities, Burcham Hills had some trouble with their staffing levels. However one of the best things about this community was our loved ones room - it was wonderful with really big windows that brought in a lot of natural light. It was very enjoyable to be in as well as visit.

Bickford of Okemos

4.5
Very friendly staff who cares about relative as if they are their own. I don't know about food other than Dad complained about it. I think add seasoning. I would recommend them to others looking.

Bickford of West Lansing

5.0
We chose Bickford of West Lansing because we thought it was a very nice facility when we went to visit. My moms room is a little on the smaller side. She loves the food, they are chef prepared meals and what I have been told is that they use all fresh produce which is much healthier. The staff ...
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Whaley Drain independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whaley Drain independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whaley Drain, 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 Whaley Drain 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 Whaley Drain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whaley Drain, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whaley Drain 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 Whaley Drain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whaley Drain, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whaley Drain 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 Whaley Drain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whaley Drain, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.4%
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