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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: 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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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.
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: 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.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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Crossroads is always friendly, clean, helpful & inviting. My mother has lived here for six years. She is 94. She feels safe & welcomed. Her health is failing but I feel she is safe & welcome (still) as well....
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.
Crossroads Village Apartments is a senior housing community situated in Portage, MI. Portage, which is located in Kalamazoo County, is known for its historical parks and trail systems. Visitors and residents alike enjoy biking, walking and canoeing their way through this vibrant and welcoming...
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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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Cost of independent living in Ray, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ray is $3,213 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, MI with an average of $2,931 per month.

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

Ray, MI
$3,213/mo
$3,631/mo

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

Ray, MI
$3,213/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,034/mo
Independent Living
$3,213/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,839/mo
Studio
$4,695/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,088/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,489/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,900/mo

Senior living costs in Ray 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, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRay, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,213/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,799/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,034/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ray, MI:$3,213/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ray, MI:$3,799/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ray, MI:$4,034/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ray, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ray 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, MI$2,342/mo$2,212/mo+5.9%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ray, MI
2024 average cost:$2,342/mo
2023 average cost:$2,212/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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 Ray

Recent reviews for independent living in Ray

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
Every member seems to genuinely care about each person living at Smith Farm. Staff members learn the names of new residents quickly and always address you by name – with a genuine smile. The level of service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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Ray independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ray independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ray, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ray, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ray 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ray, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ray 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ray, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
47%
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