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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Portland, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Portland 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 Portland. 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 11 independent living facilities in Portland, 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 Lansing, Grand Ledge and Hastings.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lansing, Grand Ledge and Hastings.
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9.8
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59 reviews
My mom loves the staff! They are always kind to her, smiling, and friendly. She can't say enough about that, which I think is so important, in light of the stories you hear occasionally about elder abuse...
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.
Welcome to Grace Haven, a Leisure Living Community in St. Johns, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on forming...
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Folks here are very helpful. However, I am getting ready to move to be closer to my daughter. They are giving me a hard time and wanting me to pay rent for the duration of my lease. Not happy about this.??
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. With these customized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and get support when needed the most. We are dedicated to making sure that life...
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35 reviews
When deciding to put our mom in Brookdale was a hard decision. But Over the past few weeks to see how my mom has made such a positive change. We couldn't be happier.
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.
Our assisted living community, located in the capital city of Lansing, Mich., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into happy hour socials, fitness classes, card and board games, art and other creative projects, lively meals and fun outings.Lansing is a vibrant...
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Mom is enjoying living at Clinton Street Place. They do not offer a meal plan here but Meals on Wheels does come into the community. She likes to play cards and participates in other activities. The...
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.
Clinton Street Place is a senior living community in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Grand Ledge is a beautiful city that lies in Eaton and Clinton counties and is most widely known for its unique history and recreational opportunities. The city is home to Oak Park, which is one of the few places to rock...
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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.
Accept our invitation to independant living for those 55 years of age or better at Golden Bridge Manor. We offer the serenity of country living amidst the convenience of nearby shopping and entertainment. Spacious one and two bedroom apartments offer timesaving features found only in a luxury...
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
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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.
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: 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
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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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I have no complaints about the staff at this community and everything that they have done for my loved one since she has moved in. I am very comfortable with there care and would recommend it to anyone. She...
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.
Covington Woods Senior Apartments represents the finest independent senior housing in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan. If you crave a sense of entertaining community activity, Lansing will not let you down. For music lovers, there is the Lansing Symphony Orchestra, the Lansing Jazz Fest, or the...
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Cost of independent living in Portland, MI
The average cost of senior living in Portland is $3,034 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,635 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Portland, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Portland, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Portland, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Portland
Recent reviews for independent living in Portland
Provision Living at East Lansing
4.4
Facility is clean and airy, staff is very friendly, and excellent with residents, always very caring, and always smiling
Prestige Way in Holt, MI
5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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Brookdale Delta AL in Lansing, MI
5.0
Facility is clean, staff is friendly and accommodating. My grandmother seems happy and safe. i look forward to seeing her flourish here.
Portland independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.1%
27.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
9.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
9.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
9.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
9.1%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portland, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 11 independent living facilities near Portland, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Portland, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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