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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.
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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.
Swank Home Assisted Living’s mission is to provide the highest quality of personalized care in a comfortable, family environment. We understand the concerns family members have about the safety of their loved ones. Our goal has always been to provide AFFORDABLE CARE. The Swank Home was...
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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.
Liberty Square apartments, an elderly (or disabled of any age), community has been serving the residents of Linwood, Mi. since 1978, we have a professional management team that truly cares about the community and its residents.Linwood is located approx. 10 miles north of Bay City, Mi.-close to...
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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...
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.
Located near churches, shopping and medical facilities, our rental apartments are spacious and well designed. Delhi Stratford Place offers a wide range of rental rates with exceptional facilities, amenities and features.This elegant community contains BRAND NEW spacious one and two bedroom...
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This is a nice community and the people were friendly. My mom had a nice respite stay at this community. The rooms were a little smaller than at the recent community she stayed at. They do offer some nice...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clio Village Senior Apartments are located next to the beautiful wooded Clio nature and bike path. Enjoy the outdoors right at your door step. Within minutes, you can grab a meal, a movie, or shop at a local retail establishment, and they're all within walking distance. If you are looking for a...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Birchwood Meadows
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, 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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family to...
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in a...
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For about 21 months our mother had been a resident of Woodhaven. We have nothing but positive things to say about the facility and the wonderful staff who work there. Everyone is so kind, helpful and eager...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce Woodhaven Senior Community to you and your family. Woodhaven is a private, locally owned and operated senior residential community located in Flint Township. Overlooking expanded and preserved natural environment of water and wildlife, Woodhaven is...
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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: 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.
Our ApartmentsSlidell Senior Residence and Taylor Lake Manor offer 153 one and two bedroom apartments to senior citizens  55 years and older.  Our apartments offer all appliances, carpeting, large closets, and large bathrooms. Our residents' rent includes heat, water, and...
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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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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
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.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
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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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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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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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.
Flint Heights Terrace is located in the heart of Flint, MI within Genesee County. Michigan has long been known as being the home of the big three automakers and many of the individuals in the area retired from one of those plants. Take a stroll through downtown Flint on the cobblestone streets...

Cost of independent living in Ithaca, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ithaca is $3,220 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $2,870 per month.

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

Ithaca, MI
$3,220/mo
$3,178/mo
$3,538/mo

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

Ithaca, MI
$3,220/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,184/mo
Independent Living
$3,220/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,728/mo
Studio
$4,533/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,261/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,277/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,347/mo

Senior living costs in Ithaca 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: Ithaca, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIthaca, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,220/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,992/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,184/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ithaca, MI:$3,220/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ithaca, MI:$3,992/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ithaca, MI:$4,184/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ithaca, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ithaca 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
Ithaca, MI$2,539/mo$2,287/mo+11.0%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ithaca, MI
2024 average cost:$2,539/mo
2023 average cost:$2,287/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
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 Ithaca

Recent reviews for independent living in Ithaca

Meadows of Owosso

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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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Green Acres of Lowell

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We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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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.

Ithaca independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ithaca independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ithaca, 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 Ithaca 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 Ithaca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ithaca, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ithaca 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 Ithaca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ithaca, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ithaca 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 Ithaca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ithaca, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Provision Living at East Lansing, Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and Swanhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ithaca, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 265 independent living facilities near Ithaca, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ithaca, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of East Lansing. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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