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Photo of Provision Living at East Lansing
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44 Floor plans available
9.9
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My spouse was only in the facility between 5 or 8 days. I'd have to go back and count, but we did not use the facility. He could not participate in activities and he was in hospice care. The staff were good....
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.
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77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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124 reviews
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124 reviews
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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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202 reviews
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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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66 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.4
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40 reviews
9.4
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40 reviews
5 star
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My husband is very content living at Brookdale. I feel he is very well taken care of. The staff is always pleasant and attentive to any needs. Choosing Brookdale was the right decision.
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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55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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48 reviews
7.5
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48 reviews
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Both my parents are happy at Delta Retirement but my mom does a lot of my dad's care. They are short staffed at times and if my mom wasn't there I'm not sure if he would get the care he needs. Everyone there...
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.
A staple in the community since 1989, you can tell that Delta Retirement Center is a family-owned organization by the culture we have cultivated over the years.Our one story community includes spacious studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. Each apartment has a living, dining, and...
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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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The care at the community for my father is great. We like knowing that this community is clean and maintained. He likes the meals and the good variety. They do offer the activiites to the residents who want...
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.
EASTBURY SUPPORTIVE LIVING CENTEROur assisted living property is located on the campus of Eastbury Supportive Living Center, in Lansing, MI. At Eastbury, residents shall experience an atmosphere of peace and well-being while receiving the personal care and support they need to achieve their full...
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11 reviews
2.5
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11 reviews
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What we like the most about the Bickford of West Lansing is the staff. The staff members there are very caring. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families...
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.
At Bickford, we believe the golden years should be golden. Your loved one will be immersed in a world of homemade culinary delights, continuous caregiver companionship, and a myriad of enjoyable social engagements. Our commitment to their best life is unwavering, powered by our renowned...
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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.
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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
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.
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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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
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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I lived here from September 2018 through July 2019 and did not want to leave, but I had to move for my job. I LOVED the elevator and the convenience of getting groceries and furniture to my 2nd floor apt. My...
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.
Comfort, convenience and quality living at it's finest. The Ivan Woods Community is designed to accommodate the needs of active adults 55 yrs and better. Conveniently located near several shopping centers, our 90 apartment home, 3 story building is equipped with an elevator, an exercise room, a...
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in South Riley, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Riley is $2,980 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maple Rapids, MI with an average of $2,870 per month.

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

South Riley, MI
$2,980/mo
$3,057/mo
$2,964/mo

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

South Riley, MI
$2,980/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,325/mo
Independent Living
$2,980/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,422/mo
Studio
$4,155/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,729/mo

Senior living costs in South 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: South Riley, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Riley, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,980/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,086/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,325/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Riley, MI:$2,980/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Riley, MI:$4,086/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
South Riley, MI:$4,325/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Riley, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Riley 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Riley, MI$4,561/mo$4,065/mo+12.2%
Michigan$2,671/mo$2,649/mo+0.8%
National$3,233/mo$3,151/mo+2.6%
South Riley, MI
2024 average cost:$4,561/mo
2023 average cost:$4,065/mo
Percent change:+12.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,671/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,233/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Riley

Recent reviews for independent living in South 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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South Riley independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Riley independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South 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 South 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 South Riley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Riley, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South 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 South Riley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Riley, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South 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 South Riley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Riley, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
47%
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