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8.7
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24 reviews
8.7
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24 reviews
5 star
42%
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42%
3 star
8%
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8%
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The director [Name Removed] is very good. She seems to be on top of things. [Name Removed] who works in maintenance responds quickly when a problem arises. The caregivers for the most part are friendly but,...
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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8.6
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10 reviews
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The staff was very caring. There are not many activities in memory care but many residents cannot do activities so it's complicated. They try very hard to give them a nice environment and I felt the memory...
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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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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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Homer, MI

The average cost of senior living in Homer is $2,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Olivet, MI with an average of $2,599 per month.

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

Homer, MI
$2,954/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,594/mo
Independent Living
$2,954/mo

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

Studio
$3,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,007/mo

Senior living costs in Homer 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: Homer, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHomer, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,954/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,724/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,594/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Homer, MI:$2,954/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Homer, MI:$4,724/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Homer, MI:$5,594/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Homer, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Homer 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 average 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
Homer, MI$2,816/mo$2,722/mo+3.4%
Michigan$2,764/mo$2,604/mo+6.1%
National$3,243/mo$3,054/mo+6.2%
Homer, MI
2024 average cost:$2,816/mo
2023 average cost:$2,722/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,764/mo
2023 average cost:$2,604/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,054/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Homer

Recent reviews for independent living in Homer

Drews Place of Coldwater II

4.8
Staff treats residents with love and dignity. Director is always on- site and available for consultation. I like that he is a registered nurse and treats his staff with great respect, maintaining high expectations for cleanliness and resident care. They also work well with our Hospice provider.

Lakeview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, MI

5.0
We moved my loved one to Lakeview Assisted Living after having a terrible experience at another facility. The experience at Lakeview has been amazing, it is a wonderful place that I would highly recommend to others. Lakeview provides activities for the residents, once in a while an outing. There ...
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Countryside Grand in Jackson, MI

5.0
Unfortunately I can only comment on the first three questions. I was very impressed with [name removed] when we went through the walk-through initially and picked her apartment. I thought they were very helpful and the building was very spotless clean there were no bad odors as I have found in ...
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Homer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Homer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Homer, 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 Homer 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 Homer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Homer, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Homer 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 Homer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Homer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
52.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
53.4%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Homer 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 Homer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Homer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
61.2%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.8%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
67.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.3%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.8%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
63.8%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.7%
40.8%
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Marshall Comfort Care, Spring Arbor Assisted Living Center and Maple Grove Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Homer, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Homer, Michigan. See the full list.
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