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My sister and I were in need of immediate need for our mother's medical issues and health decline. She called and the director at grace haven said they had an opening in ther facility . It was more than mom...
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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! Staff is amazing, activities are great, assigned seating for meals promotes friendships and inclusion. [name removed] the executive director is phenomenal. No complaints at all. Apartment studio is perfect...
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.
Discover personal freedom and spacious apartments at Independence Village of East Lansing, offering exceptional Independent Living services in East Lansing, Michigan. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may...
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Independence Village has a very caring attitude to residents. Staff mini bus takes a persona; interest in each resident. I was impressed that all staff knew my name the first day! Other residents report the...
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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The staff and this community are wonderful. My loved one is in need of services now and I am ready to make a call back to get him services so that he can be in great care. My other loved one was only there...
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.
Divine Life Assisted Living Center is a family owned and operated Adult Foster Care (AFC) home licensed through the Michigan Department of Human Services Bureau of Children and Adult Licensing located in the beautiful DeWitt, Michigan! We are a 24 hour care home with 3 private bedrooms and 4...
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They are extremely thorough, and they have had a great covid plan. They encourage activities and the staff is friendly and caring. the facility is very family orientated and they take care of any issues...
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.
Prestige Pines Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (DeWitt, MI) — Prestige Pines has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to improving the lives...
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Everytime I visit the Maples, the residents are happy and well cared for. You walk in the door and it feels like home. The staff is friendly and very loving to the residents. Like they are taking care and...
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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The woodlands is a small homey type atmosphere. Staff is friendly and give care to patients that is respectful. There are activities for the residents. They keep them busy.
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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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: 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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, 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Riley, MI

The average cost of senior living in Riley is $3,072 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $2,870 per month.

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

Riley, MI
$3,072/mo
$3,331/mo

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

Riley, MI
$3,072/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

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

$4,333/mo
Independent Living
$3,072/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,400/mo
Studio
$5,330/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,700/mo

Senior living costs in Riley 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: Riley, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiley, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,072/mo$3,622/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,113/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,333/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Riley, MI:$3,072/mo
Michigan:$3,622/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Riley, MI:$4,113/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Riley, MI:$4,333/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Riley

Recent reviews for independent living in Riley

Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.3
Like a lot of facilities, Burcham Hills had some trouble with their staffing levels. However one of the best things about this community was our loved ones room - it was wonderful with really big windows that brought in a lot of natural light. It was very enjoyable to be in as well as visit.

Bickford of Okemos

4.5
Very friendly staff who cares about relative as if they are their own. I don't know about food other than Dad complained about it. I think add seasoning. I would recommend them to others looking.

Bickford of West Lansing

5.0
We chose Bickford of West Lansing because we thought it was a very nice facility when we went to visit. My moms room is a little on the smaller side. She loves the food, they are chef prepared meals and what I have been told is that they use all fresh produce which is much healthier. The staff ...
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Riley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley, 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 Riley 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 Riley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riley, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riley 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 Riley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riley, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riley 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 Riley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riley, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
10%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Independence Village of Grand Ledge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riley, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Riley, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riley, Michigan are Independence Village of East Lansing, Independence Village of Grand Ledge 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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