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The apartment was always kept clean and the staff was very caring. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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.
Welcome to Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...
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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.
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.
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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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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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, 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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
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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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Everytime I visit the Maples, the residents are happy and well cared for. You walk in the door and it feels like home. The staff is friendly and very loving to the residents. Like they are taking care and...
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Carson City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Carson City is $3,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $2,599 per month.

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

Carson City, MI
$3,518/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Carson City, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,730/mo
Independent Living
$3,518/mo

Independent living costs in Carson City, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,761/mo
Studio
$2,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,520/mo

Senior living costs in Carson City 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: Carson City, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarson City, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,518/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,493/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,730/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Carson City, MI:$3,518/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Carson City, MI:$5,493/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Carson City, MI:$6,730/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Carson City, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carson City 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Carson City, MI$3,062/mo$3,053/mo+0.3%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Carson City, MI
2024 average cost:$3,062/mo
2023 average cost:$3,053/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
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 Carson City

Recent reviews for independent living in Carson City

The Maples of St John in St. John's, MI

5.0
Best home I've been in. Good food.

Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care in Alma, MI

5.0
I wouldn't want to be anywhere else! We are all family here!

Hathaway Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care in Greenville, MI

5.0
My loved one began here Hathaway Hills journey one month ago. I'm thrilled with the facility, safe environment program for residents. The management oversight and positive vibes. The caregiving staff me amazing professional attentive and loving. Cost are computable to in dusty standards.

Carson City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carson City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carson City, 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 Carson City 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 Carson City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carson City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carson City 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 Carson City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carson City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carson City 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 Carson City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carson City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Country Friends Assisted Living and Maple View Assisted Living Inc are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carson City, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Carson City, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Carson City, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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