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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Clair Shores, MI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 77 independent living facilities in St Clair Shores, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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The staff really cares about there residents. They make sure my grandma gets involved with arts and grafts, movies and popcorn to right down just saying goodnight to her everyday,with home cook meals. This...
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.
Here at St. Joseph's Manor we provide assisted living for the Detroit community. We offer three levels of care: Level I Independent Plus. residents at this level are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with mobility, dressing, grooming and bathing and are mentally alert. They...
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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: 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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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.
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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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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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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.
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I am a resident here at Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor and have been for 9 years. The staff is extremely helpful and go above and beyond their call of duty. The manager always has time to listen even when she is...
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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.
Elizabeth Lee Doles Manor is an independent senior living community located in Clinton Township, Michigan. Clinton Township is situated in Macomb County and is widely known for having the most parks and recreational areas compared to any other city or town in the county. Clinton Township is home...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
McAuley Commins is a section 8 202 community located in Detroit. Resident’s portion of the monthly rent is determined on the ability to pay but will not be more than 30% or their annual income.
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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.
The 113-unit community consists of 65 one-bedroom apartments, and 48 two-bedroom apartment homes. Amenities include patios or balconies, walk in closets, and in unit washer and dryers. Each apartment also features a complete open concept kitchen with an island, granite counter tops, and...
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The key word here is, "Independent living." Based on your income, St George Tower is a perfect fit for lower income seniors, like myself. There is handicapped apartments, and the waiting list for those...
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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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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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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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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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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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 St Clair Shores, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Clair Shores is $2,630 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Detroit, MI with an average of $2,408 per month.

Independent living costs in St Clair Shores, MI, vs. nearby cities

St Clair Shores, MI
$2,630/mo
$2,471/mo
$2,408/mo

Independent living costs in St Clair Shores, MI, vs. state and national averages

St Clair Shores, MI
$2,630/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

Independent living costs in St Clair Shores, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,965/mo
Independent Living
$2,630/mo

Independent living costs in St Clair Shores, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,387/mo
Studio
$3,053/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,000/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,977/mo

Senior living costs in St Clair Shores 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: St Clair Shores, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Clair Shores, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,630/mo$2,802/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$5,288/mo$5,357/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$5,965/mo$6,196/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
St Clair Shores, MI:$2,630/mo
Michigan:$2,802/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
St Clair Shores, MI:$5,288/mo
Michigan:$5,357/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
St Clair Shores, MI:$5,965/mo
Michigan:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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Independent living costs in St Clair Shores, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Clair Shores 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
St Clair Shores, MI$2,680/mo$2,674/mo+0.2%
Michigan$2,794/mo$2,777/mo+0.6%
National$3,411/mo$3,314/mo+2.9%
St Clair Shores, MI
2024 average cost:$2,680/mo
2023 average cost:$2,674/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,794/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,411/mo
2023 average cost:$3,314/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 St Clair Shores

Recent reviews for independent living in St Clair Shores

Clinton Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clinton Township, MI

5.0
We are very happy at Clinton Creek Assisted Living community

The Villages of Clinton Pointe in Clinton Township, MI

5.0
My father is receiving great care The staff is outstanding and very caring. The activities are excellent. Very happy with the cleanliness of the community. I would highly recommend this community for others.

American House East I Villas in Roseville, MI

4.2
Experience has been very good. Have not used any of the services except cleaning. [name removed]has been very helpful. Nice environment.

St Clair Shores independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Clair Shores independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Clair Shores, 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 St Clair Shores 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 St Clair Shores partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Clair Shores, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in St Clair Shores 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 St Clair Shores communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Clair Shores, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30.9%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Clair Shores 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 St Clair Shores offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
27.9%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

American House Lakeshore, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and The Reserve at Red Run are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Clair Shores, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near St Clair Shores, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Clair Shores, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, The Reserve at Red Run and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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