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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 am doing fine at Hope Woods. Things are going great here. I'm having a good time getting settled in and meeting new people. The staff is excellent. There are more activities than I can handle. They provide...
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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.
Hope Woods offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes for adults over 55 years of age. Hope Woods is designed to promote the active lifestyles of our residents.Hope Woods is conveniently located in the hear of Oshtemo, just a short drive from many area grocery stores, restaurants, 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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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.
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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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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.
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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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: 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.
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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 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...
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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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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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. LaGrange’s only assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area provides a...
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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.
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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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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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Riverfront senior apts has a lot to offer. It's handicap accessible. Easy access to River trail. For those who like to walk , kayaking . Riverfront is close ito Capital city venues. Entertainment,...
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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.
Conveniently situated in Downtown Lansing, Riverfront Apartments offers urban living at its best. Easy walking distance to the Riverwalk Trail and the Newly Renovated City Market, and just one block away from Lugnut Stadium. Riverfront Apartments is the place to for culture, diversity and...
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Cost of independent living in Clarendon, MI

The average cost of senior living in Clarendon is $3,181 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Springport, MI with an average of $2,747 per month.

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

Clarendon, MI
$3,181/mo
$2,951/mo
$3,187/mo

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

Clarendon, MI
$3,181/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,254/mo
Independent Living
$3,181/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,146/mo
Studio
$4,587/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,202/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,595/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Clarendon 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: Clarendon, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeClarendon, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,181/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,052/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,254/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Clarendon, MI:$3,181/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Clarendon, MI:$4,052/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Clarendon, MI:$4,254/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Clarendon, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Clarendon 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
Clarendon, MI$2,743/mo$2,735/mo+0.3%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Clarendon, MI
2024 average cost:$2,743/mo
2023 average cost:$2,735/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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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 Clarendon

Recent reviews for independent living in Clarendon

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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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Clarendon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clarendon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clarendon, 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 Clarendon 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 Clarendon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clarendon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Clarendon 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 Clarendon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clarendon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clarendon 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 Clarendon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clarendon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.9%
47%
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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clarendon, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 195 independent living facilities near Clarendon, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Clarendon, 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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