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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: 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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The staff and owners are like family...you can drop in any time and you have the feeling like your part of the family. The good is homemade and residents always get enough to eat. Torrey Pines is just...
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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Cost of independent living in Ray Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ray Center is $3,724 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emmett, MI with an average of $3,365 per month.

Independent living costs in Ray Center, MI, vs. nearby cities

Ray Center, MI
$3,724/mo
$3,715/mo
$3,750/mo

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

Ray Center, MI
$3,724/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ray Center, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,645/mo
Independent Living
$3,724/mo

Independent living costs in Ray Center, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,887/mo
Studio
$4,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,042/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,612/mo

Senior living costs in Ray Center 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: Ray Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRay Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,724/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,191/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,645/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ray Center, MI:$3,724/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ray Center, MI:$4,191/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ray Center, MI:$4,645/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ray Center, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ray Center 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ray Center, MI$4,045/mo$4,080/mo-0.9%
Michigan$2,667/mo$2,649/mo+0.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Ray Center, MI
2024 average cost:$4,045/mo
2023 average cost:$4,080/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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What families are saying about independent living in Ray Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Ray Center

Cranberry Park at ShorePointe in Saint Clair Shores, MI

5.0
The day staff in my mom's area is excellent. Housekeeping seems adequate. I don't know about the meals. My mom has dementia, so I can't get an answer that is accurate. CP has ice cream socials and wine and cheese socials a couple of times each week. The chair exercise class is excellent. Because ...
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Blossom Ridge in Oakland Charter Township, MI

5.0
We feel that our loved ones are safe at Blossom Ridge and that the staff love them, it is just not a job for them they actually show genuine care and concern. They have great musical activities and the daily activities are starting to come back from all the covid limitations. The value for the ...
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Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods and everything was great for her at this facility! The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, food and activities were great. The value for cost was also great, in comparison to other facilities. ...
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Ray Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ray Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ray Center, 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 Ray Center 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 Ray Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ray Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ray Center 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 Ray Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ray Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ray Center 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 Ray Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ray Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
48%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52%
47%
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