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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Erie, MI

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Photo of Holiday Alexis Gardens
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The staff is great but the menu could be better along with the options and food quality. However, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
Alexis Gardens provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Toledo, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining, healthcare and many...
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I have had my loved one at Parkcliffe for 5 years and it’s the one place I know that he’s taken care of and not just a number in their building. The staff is always helpful and go out of their way and the...
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.
Parkcliffe Memory Care Community: Bringing Life to Each DayAt Parkcliffe, we are committed to maintaining your loved one’s sense of independence and unique life history. Using their expertise, patience, and compassion, our dedicated staff helps individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease to...
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Mom enjoyed her two years there and as a family we were pleased with the care she received. It turned out to be a very good choice for her. We picked this community because it was smaller unassuming facility...
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.
Discover Aspen Grove, a warm and inviting Assisted Living and Memory Care community tucked among a calming wooded area in Lambertville, MI. Our goal is to enrich the lives of residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Surround...
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My elderly father was a resident at Vibrant life. He often commented on the staff and care that they gave him, and that some felt like family. Rooms were clean, meals served warm, activities for all...
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.
Vibrant Life Senior Living is a privately owned and operated assisted living and memory care community located in Temperance, Michigan just 1 mile north of Toledo, Ohio. It is our goal at Vibrant Life to provide outstanding care services to our residents and, in doing so, contribute to the...
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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.
Vibrant Life The Cottage provides quality assisted living to seniors in Temperance, Michigan and surrounding areas. As a Vibrant Life Senior Living property, their specially trained staff help residents thrive in their new environment through personalized care, meaningful relationships, and...
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My mother loves it here. The staff is so friendly and attentive. Amy-Jo, the person in charge is nothing less than an angel, greeting every resident by first name. She sees to it that all residents get...
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.
Serving Residents with Excellent Care, Endless Hospitality and Open Hearts Come discover Sanctuary! At Sanctuary at Marian Place, seniors enjoy freedom, independence and privacy when they choose it — security and extra support when they need it. Our affordable, cozy Independent Living...
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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.
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.
Luther Haus is an attractive, affordable senior apartment community for individuals age 62 years and older. It offers a beautiful setting along with a caring staff.Luther Haus is a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society, which has a noble history of providing seniors with a home and services that...
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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.
Cranes Landing is a beautiful Senior Living Community (55 and older). Cranes Landing is a 2-story, 40-unit building offering 20 one-bedrooms and 20 two-bedroom apartments. The building is elevator equipped and provides laundry rooms located on each floor, washer and dryer connections in each...
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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Creekside Village, you can enjoy the modern convenience of senior apartments in a park-like setting. Located on the Lutheran Home Monroe campus, in Monroe, Monroe County, MI, we offer independent living in senior apartments with amenities that will keep your lifestyle active as you make new...
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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: 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.
The Park Lane is a great place to live. But don't just take our word for it!"I feel as safe at the Park Lane as I do in church!""I love the camaraderie between the residents and staff! I don't feel alone anymore ~ unless I want to be. My lovely apartment is quiet, and kept immaculate by 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.
Affordable apartment homes for seniors age 55+ or disabled/handicapped.  Centrally located in the heart of downtown Toledo, Renaissance Senior Apartments is a beautiful, historic building with many amenities including: emergency call system; on-site laundry; lunch program; and small pets are...
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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.
Norman Towers Retirement Residence LLC is located in Monroe, Michigan, a city founded in 1785, counting about 25,000 people. Monroe is a part of Monroe County and located approximately 17 miles from Toledo and 35 miles from Detroit. Tourists come to Monroe to see the National Register of Historic...

Cost of independent living in Erie, MI

The average cost of senior living in Erie is $3,057 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Estral Beach, MI with an average of $2,843 per month.

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

Erie, MI
$3,057/mo
$2,960/mo
$2,964/mo

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

Erie, MI
$3,057/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,317/mo
Independent Living
$3,057/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,786/mo
Studio
$4,127/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,393/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,534/mo

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 Erie

Recent reviews for independent living in Erie

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
We are very happy. They care. They care about my mother they care about us being happy they care about how the room looks. They care about the activities. They are very understanding when my mom is upset, and they have no problem sitting with her for as long as it takes. I was so impressed. I ...
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Erie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Erie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Erie, 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 Erie 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 Erie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Erie, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Erie 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 Erie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Erie, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Erie 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 Erie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Erie, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Genesis Village, StoryPoint Waterville and The Waterford at Levis Commons are the top-rated independent living facilities near Erie, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 21 independent living facilities near Erie, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Erie, Michigan are Genesis Village, StoryPoint Waterville and The Waterford at Levis Commons. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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