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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.
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...
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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.
Highland Towers ApartmentsHighland Tower Apartments is a senior housing community located in Southfield, MI. Situated in Oakland County, this dynamic city is known for its cluster of five golden sky scrapers, called the "Golden Triangle." Southfield has an abundance of diverse recreational...
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Everything is working out very well with my fathers move to this community. He is loves it ! I'am very confident with his move here. I know he is safe, and in good hands. It has been an excellent...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jewish Senior Life is a very elegant assisted living community which is located in quaint and quiet Oak Park Michigan. The schools and homes in the area are quite nice with high school football at the top of concern on Friday nights. There is also a local bakery right nearby for delicious events...
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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
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solaire is a luxury retirement community conveniently located just a few minutes from the area's best shopping, dining, entertainment and quality medica establishments. Our retirement community offers studios, one and two bedrooms and penthouse levels, all located on ten beautifully landscaped...
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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.
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...
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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.
Founded in 1954, The Baptist Manor is a non-profit, Christian organization that has provided affordable, quality housing and personal care to over 575 senior citizens for the past 60+ years.Our campus consists of 5 communities, four located on W. 13 Mile Road and the other on Drake Road, both in...
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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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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 really like the community the staff is very good. It is clean and up-kept. I would like for the community to start offering food services. It would be nice if i didn't have to cook . I would recommend it...
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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.
Royal Oak TowersRoyal Oak Towers Senior Apartments is located in the lovely city of Ferndale, Oakland County , MI. This senior housing building is designed for residents 55 years of age and older. The beautiful building is 11 stories high and is close to many amenities.Royal Oak’s caring 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.
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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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Birmingham, MI

The average cost of senior living in Birmingham is $3,871 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pleasant Ridge, MI with an average of $3,841 per month.

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

Birmingham, MI
$3,871/mo

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

Birmingham, MI
$3,871/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,161/mo
Independent Living
$3,871/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,993/mo
Studio
$4,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,876/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,983/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,225/mo

Senior living costs in Birmingham 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: Birmingham, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBirmingham, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,871/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,232/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,161/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Birmingham, MI:$3,871/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Birmingham, MI:$4,232/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Birmingham, MI:$5,161/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Birmingham, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Birmingham 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
Birmingham, MI$2,414/mo$2,338/mo+3.3%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Birmingham, MI
2024 average cost:$2,414/mo
2023 average cost:$2,338/mo
Percent change:+3.3%
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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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 Birmingham

Recent reviews for independent living in Birmingham

Cranberry Park at ShorePointe in Saint Clair Shores, MI

5.0
The day staff in my mom's area is excellent. Housekeeping seems adequate. I don't know about the meals. My mom has dementia, so I can't get an answer that is accurate. CP has ice cream socials and wine and cheese socials a couple of times each week. The chair exercise class is excellent. Because ...
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Blossom Ridge in Oakland Charter Township, MI

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Birmingham independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Birmingham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Birmingham, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Birmingham 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 Birmingham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Birmingham, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Birmingham 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 Birmingham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Birmingham, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
51.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
51.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.9%
47%
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