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This is a nice community and the people were friendly. My mom had a nice respite stay at this community. The rooms were a little smaller than at the recent community she stayed at. They do offer some nice...
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.
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I have no complaints about the staff at this community and everything that they have done for my loved one since she has moved in. I am very comfortable with there care and would recommend it to anyone. She...
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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.
Covington Woods Senior Apartments represents the finest independent senior housing in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. If you crave a sense of entertaining community activity, Lansing will not let you down. For music lovers, there is the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, the Lansing Jazz Fest, or the...
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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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I lived here from September 2018 through July 2019 and did not want to leave, but I had to move for my job. I LOVED the elevator and the convenience of getting groceries and furniture to my 2nd floor apt. My...
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.
Comfort, convenience and quality living at it's finest. The Ivan Woods Community is designed to accommodate the needs of active adults 55 yrs and better. Conveniently located near several shopping centers, our 90 apartment home, 3 story building is equipped with an elevator, an exercise room, a...
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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
COLONIAL WOODS A GREAT PLACE TO CALL HOME.COLONIAL WOODS IS A WELL MAINTAINED SENIOR COMMUNITY WITH ONE AND TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS. NESTLED IN A QUITE NEIGHBORHOOD WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SHOPPING,PHARMACY,CHURCHES, CLOSE TO MANY GREAT PARKS AND RESTARAUNTS.WE PRIDE OURSELVES IN BEING A...
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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.
Located near churches, shopping and medical facilities, our rental apartments are spacious and well designed. Delhi Stratford Place offers a wide range of rental rates with exceptional facilities, amenities and features.This elegant community contains BRAND NEW spacious one and two bedroom...
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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: 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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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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.
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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I lived there for over 2 yrs. Great place to live!! Staff is great!! No problems!! Very quiet!! I recommend this place to anyone.
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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.
Jefferson Street Square is conveniently located in downtown Mason. In 1982, the old Mason High School was renovated into 62 unique Senior apartments. The building and its beautiful landscaping offers affordable housing in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of downtown and all services....
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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.

Cost of independent living in Charlotte, MI

The average cost of senior living in Charlotte is $2,910 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,635 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Charlotte, MI vs. nearby cities

Charlotte, MI
$2,910/mo
$2,819/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Charlotte, MI vs. the state and national average

Charlotte, MI
$2,910/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Charlotte vs. other types of senior living

$4,399/mo
Independent Living
$2,910/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Charlotte, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,422/mo
Studio
$3,663/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,114/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,378/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Charlotte over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Charlotte

Recent reviews for independent living in Charlotte

Provision Living at East Lansing

4.4
Facility is clean and airy, staff is very friendly, and excellent with residents, always very caring, and always smiling

Prestige Way in Holt, MI

5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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Brookdale Delta AL in Lansing, MI

5.0
Facility is clean, staff is friendly and accommodating. My grandmother seems happy and safe. i look forward to seeing her flourish here.

Charlotte independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlotte independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlotte, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
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8.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlotte 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 Charlotte communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlotte, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlotte 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 Charlotte offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlotte, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 47 independent living facilities near Charlotte, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Charlotte, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Independence Village of Grand Ledge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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