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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Valley Center, MI

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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: 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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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: 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: 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.
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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.
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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, 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.
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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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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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 think that her experience is pretty typical. She is almost 93 and the care that she is getting is really good. They have an exercise class daily. They have some art projects. They have some gardening but...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
St. Anne’s Mead Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Southfield, Michigan, located in Oakland County and home to just over 71,000 people. Southfield is a growing city with a few skyscrapers and businesses. Residents will enjoy having access to great area shopping, sporting...
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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.
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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My loved one is living here. I like that it is so close to the house. They are affordable. I also like that they provided the support that my loved one's need in a convenient location. I don't have any major...
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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 Valley Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Valley Center is $3,555 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Applegate, MI with an average of $2,602 per month.

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

Valley Center, MI
$3,555/mo
$2,855/mo

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

Valley Center, MI
$3,555/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,490/mo
Independent Living
$3,555/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,759/mo
Studio
$4,801/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,097/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,307/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,750/mo

Senior living costs in Valley 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: Valley Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeValley Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,555/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,138/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,490/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Valley Center, MI:$3,555/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Valley Center, MI:$4,138/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Valley Center, MI:$4,490/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Valley Center, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Valley 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Valley Center, MI$2,758/mo$2,756/mo+0.1%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Valley Center, MI
2024 average cost:$2,758/mo
2023 average cost:$2,756/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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 Valley Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Valley Center

Devonshire Retirement Village in Lapeer, MI

5.0
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

5.0
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

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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Valley Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valley Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Valley Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Valley 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 Valley Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Valley Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valley 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 Valley Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Valley Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
49%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Reserve at Red Run and Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) are the top-rated independent living facilities near Valley Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 340 independent living facilities near Valley Center, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Valley Center, Michigan are Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care, 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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