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1717 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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42 reviews
9.8
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42 reviews
5 star
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Oakhaven Manor is wonderful for my parent. Everyone is caring and looks out for one another. The activities are plentiful and we love the independence the complimentary shuttle bus provides. Daily dinners in...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Oakhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 55 years and older.As a resident of Oakhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment.Our Activities Coordinator has a wide variety of activities planned, including shopping,...
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9.2
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25 reviews
9.2
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25 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
36%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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The whole experience with Village Manor, Howell was outstanding. The sales process was friendly, there were no surprises, the facility is clean and doesn't have that nursing home smell. The food was...
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.
Our beautiful two story building offers spacious studio, one or two bedroom apartment homes, each with living, dining and full kitchen areas, private bath, generous closet and storage space.  Barrier free and courtyard apartments are available, as well as apartments with patios and...
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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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120 reviews
9.8
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120 reviews
5 star
63%
4 star
25%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
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My mother is very HAPPY there. She enjoys the food the people that she has met and says every person on the staff is friendly. My only complaint is that if they bring her food to her room that they would...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...
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9.8
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348 reviews
9.8
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348 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
24%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
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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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our independent living and enhanced living services allow residents to maintain their independence while providing a nurturing and enjoyable environment. We know it’s the little things in life that make a difference, so we work so hard to make each moment in our...
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8.3
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35 reviews
8.3
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35 reviews
5 star
54%
4 star
23%
3 star
6%
2 star
0%
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17%
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Hampton Manor of Brighton, everyone I encountered was very friendly and seemed eager to help. Everything was clean. The staffing level in the memory unit, in my opinion, was inadequate. Having been a full...
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.
Brighton Comfort Care Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior assisted living community. With a passion for care and hospitality, the staff here dedicates time to assisting and spending time with residents. At this upscale and all-inclusive community, residents here can relax, feel at home,...
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1616 Photos available
7.3
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10 reviews
7.3
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10 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
30%
3 star
20%
2 star
0%
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After my wife has been at Courtyard Manor for about 10 weeks, I am very pleased with the care she has received. The staff are all kind and caring people, and the menu is much better than I expected.
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellWhere you can minimize moves and age in place in a homelike setting. To provide a lifestyle that enhances the quality of life for each person. To create a secure living environment that encourages, enriches, and fulfills our residents lives.
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1212 Floor plans available
5 star
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Woodland Village is a pace to live in the golden years. The staff is very Friendly, and will go out of there way please you. Woodland has a whole lot of activities . For all the people. The food is very...
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, where personal care and assistance are always nearby. By offering independent living services for active lifestyle in addition to our assisted living program, we respond to the changing needs of senior as they age. Sanctuary at Woodland is...
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6.0
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23 reviews
6.0
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23 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
9%
3 star
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2 star
9%
1 star
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The staff is very nice. My mom loves it there. Everyone has been very helpful as we have made the transition to assisted living.
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.
The Cortland Howell, a member of the Priority Life Care family, is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community located in the charming city of Howell, Michigan. Designed to cater to a broad range of needs, The Cortland Howell offers both the freedom and support desired by those in...
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Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows
Provides: Assisted 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.
With a town slogan that says, “Every day is an event!” it is easy to believe that there is something fun happening nearly every day in Howell, Michigan; especially at our campus! At The Willows at Howell, our residents can oftentimes be found participating in one of Howell’s many seasonal...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Cost of independent living in Chilson, MI

The average cost of senior living in Chilson is $5,415 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dansville, MI with an average of $3,050 per month.

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

Chilson, MI
$5,415/mo
$4,848/mo
$3,700/mo

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

Chilson, MI
$5,415/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$6,261/mo
Independent Living
$5,415/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,179/mo
Studio
$3,808/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,810/mo

Senior living costs in Chilson 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: Chilson, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChilson, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$5,415/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,174/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,261/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chilson, MI:$5,415/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Chilson, MI:$5,174/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Chilson, MI:$6,261/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Chilson, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chilson 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
Chilson, MI$3,495/mo$3,262/mo+7.1%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Chilson, MI
2024 average cost:$3,495/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
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 Chilson

Recent reviews for independent living in Chilson

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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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!

Balfour 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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews praise the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities, including Independence Village of Brighton Valley, Brookdale Brighton, and Oakhaven Manor. Residents and their families appreciate the warm atmosphere created by the staff's kindness and willingne ...
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Varied activities for residents. Activities were a significant factor in residents' satisfaction with their senior living communities. Residents at Brookdale Brighton and Independence Village of Brighton Valley mentioned enjoying activities such as exercises, puzzles, games, and religious gatherings. Some residents, like th ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities were mentioned in multiple reviews, with residents and their families expressing satisfaction at the level of cleanliness at Brookdale Brighton, Independence Village of Brighton Valley, and Oakhaven Manor. Some reviews specifically noted the re ...
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Accommodating and helpful staff. Reviews consistently mentioned the helpfulness and accommodating nature of staff members in addressing residents' requests and needs. Examples include staff at Brookdale Brighton who went above and beyond to help residents move in and Independence Village of Brighton Valley who provided extr ...
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Comfortable living spaces. Residents and their families frequently mentioned the comfortable living spaces at their communities, including Independence Village of Brighton Valley, Brookdale Brighton, and Oakhaven Manor. Some reviews highlighted the ease of moving in, while others appreciated the lovely decorations a ...
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Affordable value. Several reviews noted the affordability of their chosen senior living community, with Brookdale Brighton, Independence Village of Brighton Valley, and Oakhaven Manor being mentioned as offering good value for the cost. Some residents appreciated the budget-friendly fees, while others were ...
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Chilson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chilson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chilson, 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 Chilson 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 Chilson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chilson, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chilson 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 Chilson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chilson, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
70%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chilson 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 Chilson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chilson, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
70%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
70%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
80%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
70%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakhaven Manor, Village Manor Retirement and Brookdale Brighton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chilson, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Chilson, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Chilson, Michigan are Oakhaven Manor, Brookdale Brighton and Independence Village of Brighton Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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