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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.
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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.
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.
Ivy Terrace Senior ResidenceIvy Terrace is a senior housing community located in the heart of the beautiful city of Midlands, Midland County, MI. Our location is set to give our residents a life full of convenience due to our proximity to shopping areas, worship houses, Midland hospital, and...
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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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The staff and residents are friendly and the community is very clean. I wouldn't change anything because the community is fine the way it is. I am pleased with Riverwalk Meadows and I would recommend them.
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.
Riverwalk Meadows is nestled along Bay City’s Veteran’s park offering spectacular views of both the park and river. Designed with seniors in mind we are conveniently located just 2 blocks from Riverside Senior Center and are also close to shopping and medical facilities.Heat, water, sewer and...
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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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Auburn, MI

The average cost of senior living in Auburn is $3,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frankenmuth, MI with an average of $2,896 per month.

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

Auburn, MI
$3,435/mo
$3,534/mo
$3,431/mo

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

Auburn, MI
$3,435/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,288/mo
Independent Living
$3,435/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,950/mo
Studio
$4,804/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,259/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,925/mo

Senior living costs in Auburn 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: Auburn, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAuburn, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,435/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,232/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,288/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Auburn, MI:$3,435/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Auburn, MI:$4,232/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Auburn, MI:$4,288/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Auburn, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Auburn 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
Auburn, MI$4,730/mo$4,553/mo+3.9%
Michigan$2,431/mo$2,387/mo+1.8%
National$2,777/mo$2,798/mo-0.8%
Auburn, MI
2024 average cost:$4,730/mo
2023 average cost:$4,553/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,431/mo
2023 average cost:$2,387/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,777/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Auburn

Recent reviews for independent living in Auburn

Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Edgewood Assisted Living Center in Saginaw, MI

5.0
My mother lived at Edgewood for 2 1/2 years. The staff was extremely caring. The dining room had very good food and would accommodate when she didn't care for offerings. (she didn't like seafood). They often had special events for holidays for family to be included. They had activities from ...
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Bay City Comfort Care

5.0
Big facility with lots to do from the look of it. Happy to see that the activities director is active on a daily basis with all the residents and the food smelled great during my visit. Housekeepers and staff greeted me with a smile.

Auburn independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Auburn independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Auburn, 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 Auburn 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 Auburn partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Auburn, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Auburn 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 Auburn communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Auburn, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Auburn 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 Auburn offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Auburn, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Swanhaven Manor, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Auburn, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 43 independent living facilities near Auburn, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Auburn, Michigan are Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of Midland and Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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