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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Francisco, MI

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Every staff member was very helpful at all times. There was never a time when they did not get back to me about a problem. My husband was not an easy person to deal with in the last month. They went above...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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They go through a lot of staff which is hard on residents. For the most part, staff is great. This is a nice place close to home. How often showers? Brushing their teeth is not happening. I even bought foam...
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.
Assisted Living Facilities have emerged as one of the most desirable and enjoyable alternatives to nursing homes and other forms of elder care. At ALCC, we understand that there are many choices available to you and your loved ones when it becomes necessary to find that extra help in caring for...
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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.
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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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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.
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 am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
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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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reflections Community Jackson, MI The Reflections Senior Community is located in the pristine area of Jackson, Jackson County, MI. There are a number of different amenities in this area that will allow a senior to get in touch with nature. The Falling Waters Trail is a nearly three mile nature...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Nestled within a quiet residential neighborhood just minutes from historic Saline's downtown shopping and cultural districts, Brecon Village is Washtenaw County's premier senior living option. We offer a full lineup of services allowing seniors to live comfortably and enjoy the best years of...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Francisco, MI

The average cost of senior living in Francisco is $3,832 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $2,818 per month.

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

Francisco, MI
$3,832/mo
$4,146/mo

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

Francisco, MI
$3,832/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,989/mo
Independent Living
$3,832/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,177/mo
Studio
$4,740/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,515/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,849/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,300/mo

Senior living costs in Francisco 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: Francisco, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFrancisco, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,832/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,283/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,989/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Francisco, MI:$3,832/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Francisco, MI:$4,283/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Francisco, MI:$4,989/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Francisco, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Francisco 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
Francisco, MI$2,617/mo$2,548/mo+2.7%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Francisco, MI
2024 average cost:$2,617/mo
2023 average cost:$2,548/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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 Francisco

Recent reviews for independent living in Francisco

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!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Francisco independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Francisco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Francisco, 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 Francisco 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 Francisco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Francisco, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Francisco 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 Francisco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Francisco, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Francisco 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 Francisco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Francisco, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hutcheson Manor, Provision Living at East Lansing and The Pines of Clarkston Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Francisco, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 457 independent living facilities near Francisco, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Francisco, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of East Lansing and Oakhaven Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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