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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Union, MI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 162 independent living facilities in Union, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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: 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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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.
Ruth C. Sabin HomeRuth C. Sabin Home is an independent living community in La Porte, IN. This community is located in an area within LaPorte County that is quiet and peaceful, and residents enjoy calling it home. Those who are residents of La Porte and the guests of those individuals enjoy...
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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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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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.
Contemporary 1 and 2 bedrooms Closet Space Galore Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Washer and Dryer hook ups Fitness Room Library Elevator Community Center Featuring Speakers and monthly social events And so much more! WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF PHOENIX ROAD. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5 and...
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: 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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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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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.
Lakeview Meadows affordable 55 + senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. We are located in the heart of Battle Creek, close to shopping, banking and medical facilities. We offer free heat, water, sewer & trash service. Spacious 1 & 2...
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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 Union, MI

The average cost of senior living in Union is $3,377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandalia, MI with an average of $3,333 per month.

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

Union, MI
$3,377/mo
$3,333/mo

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

Union, MI
$3,377/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,300/mo
Independent Living
$3,377/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,126/mo
Studio
$4,373/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,988/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,656/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,823/mo

Senior living costs in Union 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, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,377/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,304/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,300/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Union, MI:$3,377/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Union, MI:$4,304/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Union, MI:$4,300/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Union, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Union 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
Union, MI$2,841/mo$3,062/mo-7.2%
Michigan$2,667/mo$2,649/mo+0.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Union, MI
2024 average cost:$2,841/mo
2023 average cost:$3,062/mo
Percent change:-7.2%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Union

Recent reviews for independent living in Union

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paw Paw, MI

5.0
Like the way they treat people here. They really try to deal with any short comings that may occur. Do a good job dealing with issues. Food improvement is noticeable. Takes the time to help residents understand issues that may arise. Do a good job keeping everyone happy.

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Union independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Union 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
47%
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