About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Otter Lake, MI

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Otter Lake area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Otter Lake. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 32 independent living facilities in Otter Lake, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grand Blanc, Davison and Lapeer.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Grand Blanc, Davison and Lapeer.

Otter Lake Independent Living Facilities | 156 Reviews

Showing 27 communities
Last Updated: 3/13/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of The Pines of Burton Assisted Living and Memory Care
3.0
Review score
6 reviews
3.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
17%
3 star
33%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The Pines of Burton is the perfect setting for my mom. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting and smells nice. She loves her apartment which we decorated with her 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.
Photo of Birchwood Meadows
Provides: Assisted 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.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing

Cost of independent living in Otter Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Otter Lake is $2,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millington, MI with an average of $2,773 per month.

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

Otter Lake, MI
$2,869/mo
$3,027/mo

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

Otter Lake, MI
$2,869/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

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

$4,199/mo
Independent Living
$2,869/mo

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

Studio
$5,192/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,054/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,908/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Otter Lake over time

Otter Lake, MIMI stateNational

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 Otter Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Otter Lake

Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth

5.0
I have just placed my Wife into Covenant Glen in Frankenmuth. The process was quite smooth, but also I needed to be patient, a hard thing for me to do..But the administration & staff at this place is top notch. The Exec. Director & I had spoke on the phone several times, and I also worked with ...
Read more

The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI

5.0
I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...
Read more

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.

Otter Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Otter Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Otter Lake, 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 Otter Lake 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 Otter Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Otter Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
7.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Otter Lake 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 Otter Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Otter Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
16.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Otter Lake 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 Otter Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Otter Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
18.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Devonshire Retirement Village, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Holiday Winter Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Otter Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 32 independent living facilities near Otter Lake, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Otter Lake, Michigan are Devonshire Retirement Village, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Holiday Winter Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top