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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Union Lake, MI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 67 independent living facilities in Union Lake, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My mom is still getting use to the community lifestyle. From all the tours I went on, this place was the best for it's location, price and cleanliness. We had to wait a short time because they remodeled the...
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.
Halstead Place in Farmington Hills, Michigan has exceptional senior residences that await you at this independent living community in Oakland County. Set in beautifully landscaped grounds, the four two-story brick apartments offer limited access to your apartment for your safety. The meeting...
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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.
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: 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.
Grovecrest Assisted LivingThe Grovecrest Assisted Living is located in the bustling city of Pontiac, Michigan. For many years, this area has been known as a hub of activity in Michigan. If you are looking for a city with endless amounts of activities to partake in, then Pontiac, MI is just for...
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, 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.
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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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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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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.
Founded in 1954, The Baptist Manor is a non-profit, Christian organization that has provided affordable, quality housing and personal care to over 575 senior citizens for the past 60+ years.Our campus consists of 5 communities, four located on W. 13 Mile Road and the other on Drake Road, both in...
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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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...
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.

Cost of independent living in Union Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Union Lake is $4,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lathrup Village, MI with an average of $3,861 per month.

Independent living costs in Union Lake, MI, vs. nearby cities

Union Lake, MI
$4,089/mo

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

Union Lake, MI
$4,089/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Union Lake, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,236/mo
Independent Living
$4,089/mo

Independent living costs in Union Lake, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,203/mo
Studio
$5,152/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,728/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,448/mo

Senior living costs in Union Lake 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: Union Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,089/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,308/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,236/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Union Lake, MI:$4,089/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Union Lake, MI:$4,308/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Union Lake, MI:$5,236/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Union Lake, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Union Lake 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
Union Lake, MI$2,814/mo$2,944/mo-4.4%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Union Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,944/mo
Percent change:-4.4%
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 Union Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Union Lake

Blossom Ridge in Oakland Charter Township, MI

5.0
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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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Union Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union Lake, 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 Union Lake 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 Union Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Union Lake 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 Union Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
51.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
46.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union Lake 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 Union Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
53.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
42.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Independence Village of White Lake, The Neighborhoods of White Lake and Hutcheson Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Union Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 67 independent living facilities near Union Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Union Lake, 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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