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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.
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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We are very happy with the care from this community. The staff is nice and the community offers a clean environment to live in. This is a new place to call home. We would recommend this apartment for others...
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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.
Stratford Place Apartments is an apartment complex for independently living seniors. At Stratford Place you have all of the comforts of home, without any of the work. We offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that come with all appliances, including dishwasher and garbage disposal. Stratford Place...
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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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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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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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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'm very pleased with Abbott Parkside, it's turned out to be a very nice place! It's nice and quiet, clean, and the people all seem very friendly. They also seem to have a good variety of activities. Really...
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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.
Abbott Parkside are senior apartments located in central Michigan in the residential district of East Lansing in Ingham County. Acres of lush trees and walking paths fill the adjacent Abbott Road Park, offering a beautiful location for year round outdoor activities. Also within easy walking...
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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.
Riverwind senior assisted care facility provides the peace of mind that comes from knowing that well-trained, compassionate staff are available around the clock to provide the level of assistance that is required. Our goal is to allow aging adults to continue living the lifestyle that they prefer...
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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.
Benson Hills Apartments is an affordable senior housing apartment complex located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Haslett, Ingham County, MI. Benson Hills Apartments is conveniently located near shopping centers, hospital and medical facilities, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and more....
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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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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.

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%
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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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