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The cost of independent living in Whitmore Lake is about $3,945 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 634 options.

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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.
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.
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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.
We re located on the west side of Detroit.We are committed to provide a stable living environment that is designed to promote maximum psychological,physical,intellectual and social functioning.We pride ourselves on providing personalized,respectful care with professionalism and compassion.The...
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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.
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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
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We're very pleased with this place, so far it has been everything that we've hoped for. The aides and care staff take great care of her and the manager, Roslyn, has been great to work with. The staff and the...
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.
HOLIDAY SPECIALS! CALL NOW FOR DETAILS!Are you looking for the best independent affordable senior living option in the Down River area? If so, The Meadows of Southgate Senior Apartment Community is the answer. At the Meadows, seniors 55+ can take advantage of roomy one and two-bedroom apartments...
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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.
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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.
Total Loving Care, has been providing care to the sick, elderly, and disabled for over 18 years. Our goal has been Nursing Home Prevention and allowing individuals and couples to live their lives to the fullest. TLC Troy location sits on a beautiful 7 Acre private setting. Each Resident has a...
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.
Situated in a lovely 11-acre setting, The Meadows of Auburn Hills offers affordable senior apartment living for seniors 55+. Each spacious one and two-bedroom apartment features a kitchen, roomy closets and air conditioning. A recreation program includes popular social events to share with...
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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.
Constructed in 2006, this smoke-free inviting 55 unit one-bedroom community for low-income senior citizens age 62 and older is a gem, comfortably situated in a historic, residential neighborhood located in River Rouge, Michigan. Sumby is named after the historic Sumby Hospital which was formerly...
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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.
Riverwind senior assisted care facility provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing that well-trained, compassionate staff are available around the clock to provide the level of assistance that is required. Our goal is to allow aging adults to continue living the lifestyle that they prefer...
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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: 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.
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My mom lived her last seven months of life, joy and peace at Orion Oaks assisted living in memory care. It could not have been a better experience for her or me. I would highly recommend Orient oaks anyone.
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.
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Every staff member was very helpful at all times. There was never a time when they did not get back to me about a problem. My husband was not an easy person to deal with in the last month. They went above...
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.
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
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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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Oakland Park Towers II is ideally located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Shopping, banking, dining and health care services are all nearby. Oakland Mall is just minutes away. Enjoy high-rise living, in a park-like setting, with special amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Charming one and two...

Cost of independent living in Whitmore Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Whitmore Lake is $3,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stockbridge, MI with an average of $2,599 per month.

Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, vs. state and national averages

Whitmore Lake, MI
$3,945/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, vs. other senior living options

$7,834/mo
Independent Living
$3,945/mo

Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,565/mo
Studio
$3,429/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,881/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,783/mo

Senior living costs in Whitmore Lake 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: Whitmore Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitmore Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,945/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,623/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,834/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Whitmore Lake, MI:$3,945/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Whitmore Lake, MI:$6,623/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Whitmore Lake, MI:$7,834/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whitmore Lake 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Whitmore Lake, MI$3,461/mo$3,110/mo+11.3%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Whitmore Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$3,461/mo
2023 average cost:$3,110/mo
Percent change:+11.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Whitmore Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Whitmore Lake

Chelsea Retirement Community

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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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Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.0
I chose Burcham Hills because I went and interviewed different places and this is the one that stood out to me. It seemed like they had more of an open door policy, people were mingling rather than sitting in their rooms and I liked that. I am in a smaller apartment and I am happy with it, they ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Brookdale Brighton, the front desk staff went above and beyond to help a resident and remember their name. At Independence Village of Brighton Valley, the CorsoCare team bent over backwards ...
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Variety of activities and events. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities and social opportunities at their communities. Reviews for Brookdale Brighton mention the many activities, including lunch trips, day outings, and exercise classes. At Independence Village of Brighton Valley, there are crafts, card games, bingo, a ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, from the private rooms to common areas and grounds. For instance, at Brookdale Brighton, the facility is clean and decorations for holidays make it feel warm and inviting. At Lockwood of Lyon, the newness of the buildin ...
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Access to on-site health care services. Some reviews mention the benefit of having health care services on-site, such as the in-house medical staff at Independence Village of Plymouth. This can provide peace of mind for residents and their families, knowing that care is available when needed.
Safe and secure environment. The safety and security of the community is a concern for many families. At Independence Village of Brighton Valley, the staff are courteous and friendly, making residents feel safe and welcome. In addition, facilities like Independence Village of Brighton Valley and Glacier Hills, a CCRC ...
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Affordable pricing and financial assistance. Several reviews mention the affordability of the communities and the financial assistance options available, such as income tax credits. For example, at Lockwood of Lyon, the cost and newness of the building were major factors in the decision to move in.
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Whitmore Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitmore Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitmore Lake, 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitmore Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitmore Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
45.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.3%
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Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oakhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whitmore Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 634 independent living facilities near Whitmore Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Whitmore Lake, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oakhaven Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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