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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Garfield, MI

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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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I enjoy living at Swanhaven, with the friendly staff, all the activities and nice building. The guest room is very nice to be able to offer it to family to stay in I guess that sum sit up, I like everything...
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.
Swanhaven Manor is an Award-Winning Independent Retirement Community that offers a wide variety of activities and options. Swanhaven Manor was voted Best Overall Star Senior Community in 2006, Best of the Best Senior Living Community in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2024. Winner of Thomas...
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2424 Floor plans available
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I made one call in the morning to A Place for Mom and by early afternoon the same day we had an appointment at Independent Village on McCarty Rd. One introduction meeting and a look at the facilities and...
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.
Wescourt provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in the charming community of Saginaw, you'll love the elegance of our facilities and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...
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My wife is in the memory care unit at Shields Comfort Care and I am beyond appreciative of the care she receives there. I never have to worry if she is ok. She loves the food and especially loves 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.
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What we like the most about the community is all the smiles from staff. Cleanliness all around. Lots of activity. Residents seem content and look well cared for.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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I have nothing but good things to say about Edgewood. Everyone, from the kitchen staff to the director treated my husband and me like family. They had meaningful activities. Someone was always available...
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.
Edgewood Assisted Living Center offers a variety of gracious living spaces and outstanding amenities. Customized services offers you or your loved one the care that matches their needs. You will find sun-filled rooms with gracious living spaces along with the level of care you need. Whether you...
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My husband mother after her fall a year ago was doing well until she fell again and was very confused. Found out she has progressive Dementia and was going to need more help than my husband & I could do. My...
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: 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.
"IT'S TIME TO THINK ABOUT US" Spring in the air at South Colony and what a great time to make a move. For the first time in many years we have INSTANT availability and INSTANT Pre- Approval. South Colony is an award winning community with beautiful views and plenty of windows to allow the...
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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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Garfield, MI

The average cost of senior living in Garfield is $3,504 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Frankenmuth, MI with an average of $2,896 per month.

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

Garfield, MI
$3,504/mo
$3,439/mo

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

Garfield, MI
$3,504/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,263/mo
Independent Living
$3,504/mo

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

Studio
$4,651/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,867/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,963/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,760/mo

Senior living costs in Garfield 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: Garfield, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGarfield, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,504/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,160/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,263/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Garfield, MI:$3,504/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Garfield, MI:$4,160/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Garfield, MI:$4,263/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Garfield, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Garfield 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
Garfield, MI$1,338/mo$1,324/mo+1.1%
Michigan$2,670/mo$2,524/mo+5.8%
National$3,144/mo$2,953/mo+6.5%
Garfield, MI
2024 average cost:$1,338/mo
2023 average cost:$1,324/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,670/mo
2023 average cost:$2,524/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,144/mo
2023 average cost:$2,953/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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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 Garfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Garfield

Meadows of Owosso

4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI

5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.

Birch Run Fields Assisted Living

5.0
Birch Run Fields has been a wonderful choice for our loved one. The staff is incredibly compassionate and professional, providing outstanding personalized care. The facility is clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with plenty of engaging activities for residents. The meals are delicious. ...
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Garfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Garfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Garfield, 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 Garfield 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 Garfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Garfield, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Garfield 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 Garfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Garfield, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Garfield 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 Garfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Garfield, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Swanhaven Manor, Independence Village of Saginaw and Shields Comfort Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Garfield, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Garfield, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Garfield, Michigan are Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care, Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Midland. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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