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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.
The Woodhaven Retirement Community is Livonia’s only full service retirement community offering all levels of care including independent living apartments, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, adult day services and Medicare certified skilled nursing, rehabilitation and post hospital recovery. ...
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I love the ranch style apartment. It is a little expensive, but very comfortable. The people and staff are very friendly and accommodating. I just wish there were a few more activities that I like. This...
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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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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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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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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.
There's no place like home. When you can not live alone but a nursing home is not the answer for you, Rockwell Assisted Living is here to provide you a beautiful, loving and secure environment very similar to home. Because our standards are among the highest in the country, we know that you and...
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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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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.
Since 1987, we have built a solid reputation for providing high-quality and state-licensed compassionate care. Each of our four buildings is a CARF-accredited program designed to offer residents a more home-like setting that also provides state-of-the-art, in-house clinical services. We serve...
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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.
Flint Heights Terrace is located in the heart of Flint, MI within Genesee County. Michigan has long been known as being the home of the big three automakers and many of the individuals in the area retired from one of those plants. Take a stroll through downtown Flint on the cobblestone streets...
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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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.
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: 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.
Our ApartmentsSlidell Senior Residence and Taylor Lake Manor offer 153 one and two bedroom apartments to senior citizens  55 years and older.  Our apartments offer all appliances, carpeting, large closets, and large bathrooms. Our residents' rent includes heat, water, and...
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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.
Are you looking for a place to bring your loved one and leave with a mind free from worry? Well look no further. Rendon’s Young At Heart A.F.C. is dedicated to providing an environment where your loved one is catered to with dignity and respect. It is our desire to offer top quality care and...
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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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The reviews listed here are not truly accurate. Yes, the windows do not open, but it is not that big of deal. The building is nice and the management is great. They go out of their way to help in anyway...
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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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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My mom's sister is there. She's totally indpendent. She cooks for herself and does her own washing. She's having difficulty getting to her bingo nights or other group acivities because she's having trouble...
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: 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.
Caro Alpine South are senior apartments located in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan, roughly fifteen miles from Lake Huron. Bracketed on the west by miles of farmland and on the east by the small city of Caro, residents enjoy a quiet, pollution free locale with beautiful clear skies day and night....
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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.
Clio Village Senior Apartments are located next to the beautiful wooded Clio nature and bike path. Enjoy the outdoors right at your door step. Within minutes, you can grab a meal, a movie, or shop at a local retail establishment, and they're all within walking distance. If you are looking for a...
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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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For about 21 months our mother had been a resident of Woodhaven. We have nothing but positive things to say about the facility and the wonderful staff who work there. Everyone is so kind, helpful and eager...
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.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce Woodhaven Senior Community to you and your family. Woodhaven is a private, locally owned and operated senior residential community located in Flint Township. Overlooking expanded and preserved natural environment of water and wildlife, Woodhaven is...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Riley Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Riley Center is $3,685 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Melvin, MI with an average of $2,855 per month.

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

Riley Center, MI
$3,685/mo
$3,686/mo
$3,365/mo

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

Riley Center, MI
$3,685/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,829/mo
Independent Living
$3,685/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,982/mo
Studio
$4,773/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,173/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,414/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,570/mo

Senior living costs in Riley 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: Riley Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiley Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,685/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,197/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,829/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Riley Center, MI:$3,685/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Riley Center, MI:$4,197/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Riley Center, MI:$4,829/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Riley Center, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Riley 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
Riley Center, MI$2,581/mo$2,536/mo+1.8%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Riley Center, MI
2024 average cost:$2,581/mo
2023 average cost:$2,536/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Riley Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Riley Center

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

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5 stars for all. The facility is quiet, homey, and the staff are very helpful and friendly. I would recommend Devonshire to others, my mom is very happy there.

Cranberry Park at ShorePointe in Saint Clair Shores, MI

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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

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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Supportive and friendly staff. Residents across various communities express their appreciation for the friendly and supportive nature of the staff. For example, at Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby, one family member notes that staff members go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and are always ready to help when need ...
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Diverse range of activities and events. Communities offer a variety of activities and events tailored to residents' interests. For instance, at Lockwood of Clinton, residents enjoy frequent outings to shopping centers and restaurants, while at Brookdale Novi, residents participate in games, arts and crafts, and movie nights.
Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Reviews consistently highlight cleanliness as a priority, with several residents commenting on the upkeep of both private rooms and communal areas. For example, at Rosehaven Manor, a resident mentions that the facilities are clean and well-maintained, fostering a comfortable living environment ...
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Affordable pricing for independent living. Many residents praise the affordability of their communities, allowing them to maintain their independence while receiving the necessary care and services. For instance, at Elmhaven Manor, a resident shares that the community's cost is one of the reasons they chose it, as it was more reasonabl ...
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Access to on-site medical services. Several communities offer on-site medical services, giving residents peace of mind and convenience. At Baldwin House Senior Living Oakland, for example, residents appreciate the availability of nursing staff, making it easier for them to receive care when needed.
Engaging social atmosphere. Residents often mention the engaging social atmosphere in their communities, allowing them to make new friends and stay active. For instance, at Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, a resident shares that they have made many friends and enjoy participating in a range of social activities offe ...
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Riley Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley 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 Riley 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 Riley Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.7%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Riley 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 Riley Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riley Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riley 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 Riley Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riley Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Hutcheson Manor, The Reserve at Red Run and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riley Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 502 independent living facilities near Riley Center, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riley Center, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, The Reserve at Red Run and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone). These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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