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The cost of independent living in Whittaker is about $3,872 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 629 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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Photo of The Gilbert Residence
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• Incredibly attentive, responsive, and caring staff! o My Mom has remarked that, unlike hospitals & rehabs she’s been in, when she presses the call button here someone appears almost immediately and is...
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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I have found StoryPoint to be a very friendly, welcoming community. Staff is outstanding, food is great and the facility is bright, roomy and safe. It has been a good fit for me.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Saline! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
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Everyone is so friendly, they make everyone welcome. Love the different activities every day. I don't have anyone to recommend but this is a great place to live.
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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44 Floor plans available
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8.9
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overall fairly nice. [name removed] was very helpful. currently remodeling. people are pretty friendly. the care services could up the regular care somewhat. staff is friendly. Need a few more though. the...
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.
Bringing American House quality and value to Washtenaw county near the crossroads of U.S. 23 and I-94, American House Carpenter is ideally situated near family friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Superior Township, and Pittsfield Township....
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The owner and the employees are very kind and compassionate to the residents and the families. They go above and beyond to make sure all of their needs are met. whenever I've had an issue. It is addressed...
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.
Cedar Woods is an assisted living community that specializes in 24 hour care for seniors requiring assistance with medical/physical and/or dementia care. We provide a locked and secured community for the safety of our residents. We have a secured/enclosed courtyard for all residents to enjoy the...
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I felt that over all my experience with Linden Square was a good one. The price was decent and every time I went to visit my grandmother she was clean and in good spirits. The facility was nice and helpful....
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.
Linden Square, a Inspired Senior Healthcare Community, is an MDHHS-licensed assisted living center in Saline, Michigan. We employ expert staff to provide high-quality living to our residents, including services such as daily meals, laundry, housekeeping, and more, depending on individual needs....
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We placed a loved one three months ago, and although she herself is having a hard time adjusting it has been a great relief for us to know she is being well taken care of. She’s truly loved by the staff even...
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.
Heart to Home has two facilities that are owned and operated by two Registered Nurses, each with 17 years of experience. Sumpter Senior Living is located on 1.5 acres, directly across the street from the Sumpter Senior Center and Sumpter Police Station. The facility is 4200 sq. ft. with 10...
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1414 Floor plans available
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This is a great facility! The staff are all extremely caring and compassionate. They have lots of options of apartment and amenities offered.
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.
Enjoy a beautiful, well appointed residential setting that will keep you or your loved one in an active and engaging environment. We have a very integrated approach to continuing care by offering both independent and assisted living. St. Joseph Village is well known in the community and has been...
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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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While our loved one was there and before they shut everything down, our experience was pretty good. The staff was very attentive, and coming from a health care background when I would come visit it was nice...
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
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Whittaker, MI

The average cost of senior living in Whittaker is $3,872 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodhaven, MI with an average of $3,054 per month.

Independent living costs in Whittaker, MI, vs. nearby cities

Whittaker, MI
$3,872/mo
$4,139/mo

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

Whittaker, MI
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Whittaker, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,106/mo
Independent Living
$3,872/mo

Independent living costs in Whittaker, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,608/mo
Studio
$5,562/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,925/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,032/mo

Senior living costs in Whittaker 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: Whittaker, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhittaker, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,872/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,408/mo$4,247/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,106/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Whittaker, MI:$3,872/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Whittaker, MI:$4,408/mo
Michigan:$4,247/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Whittaker, MI:$5,106/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Whittaker, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whittaker 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
Whittaker, MI$3,433/mo$3,668/mo-6.4%
Michigan$2,671/mo$2,649/mo+0.8%
National$3,236/mo$3,151/mo+2.7%
Whittaker, MI
2024 average cost:$3,433/mo
2023 average cost:$3,668/mo
Percent change:-6.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,671/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,236/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Whittaker

Recent reviews for independent living in Whittaker

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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Baldwin House Brownstown

3.9
I have moved from here. Most categories are great except for the value. Rent goes up every year, some people are paying $[removed]. I am not sure why the rent is so high for seniors because they are going by each individual income vs Mshda scale!

Whittaker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittaker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whittaker, 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 Whittaker 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 Whittaker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whittaker, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
41.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Whittaker 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 Whittaker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whittaker, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whittaker 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 Whittaker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whittaker, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
58.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
58.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
58.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
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