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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Valley Island, MI

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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.
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.
Bliss Park Senior Apartments is a senior housing community located in Saginaw, MI. Saginaw, which is the seat of Saginaw County, is a small city that features a broad range of unique attractions. Visitors and residents of the area have the opportunity to explore its French-style castle that...
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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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
At Serenity Springs we aspire to deliver the best in quality, care and convenience. Our assisted living and memory care facility is a community that strives to offer residents a feeling of home, comfort and independence. We offer a wide range of amenities, which include, but are not limited to...
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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.
Harbor House offers affordable, senior housing in Harbor Beach, Michigan. They have 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans available. This is senior (62 years of age or older) affordable housing; income limit restrictions apply.Equal Housing Opportunity.
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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.
"IT'S TIME TO THINK ABOUT US" Spring in the air at South Colony and what a great time to make a move. For the first time in many years we have INSTANT availability and INSTANT Pre- Approval. South Colony is an award winning community with beautiful views and plenty of windows to allow the...
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
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.
Ivy Terrace Senior ResidenceIvy Terrace is a senior housing community located in the heart of the beautiful city of Midlands, Midland County, MI. Our location is set to give our residents a life full of convenience due to our proximity to shopping areas, worship houses, Midland hospital, and...
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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: 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.
FREE: HEAT, WATER & TRASH PET FRIENDLY Spacious 1 bedroom apartments with patios. NO STAIRS, everything is ground floor! Minutes from Lapeer or Davison. Completely remodeled throughout with new full sized appliances complete with a large pantry for extra storage. Tiled bathrooms with walk-in...
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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.
Clio Village Senior Apartments are located next to the beautiful wooded Clio nature and bike path. Enjoy the outdoors right at your door step. Within minutes, you can grab a meal, a movie, or shop at a local retail establishment, and they're all within walking distance. If you are looking for a...
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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.
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.
Photo of Meridian Acres
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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Valley Island, MI

The average cost of senior living in Valley Island is $3,238 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vassar, MI with an average of $2,585 per month.

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

Valley Island, MI
$3,238/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,048/mo
Independent Living
$3,238/mo

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

Studio
$3,222/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,435/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,956/mo

Senior living costs in Valley Island 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 Island, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeValley Island, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,238/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,846/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,048/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Valley Island, MI:$3,238/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Valley Island, MI:$4,846/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Valley Island, MI:$6,048/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Valley Island, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Valley Island 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.

Valley Island, MIMI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Valley Island, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Valley Island 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 average 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 Island, MI$2,643/mo$2,721/mo-2.9%
Michigan$2,432/mo$2,466/mo-1.4%
National$2,723/mo$2,852/mo-4.5%
Valley Island, MI
2024 average cost:$2,643/mo
2023 average cost:$2,721/mo
Percent change:-2.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,432/mo
2023 average cost:$2,466/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$2,723/mo
2023 average cost:$2,852/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Valley Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Valley Island

Living Waters Buell Lake in Clio, MI

5.0
They are very helpful with everything and have a kind and professional attitude always concerned about their residents Never used any other community so can't compare but would definitely use Living Waters.

Cranberry Park of Clio Assisted Living

4.7
The staff at Cranberry Park are very friendly and we are satisfied with the care that they are providing Mom. The community is well kept and very clean throughout. They offer a variety of activities for Mom to choose from and enjoy. They offer a good range of meal choices and the food is very ...
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Bavarian Comfort Care in Bridgeport, MI

4.8
Bavarian was very welcoming when my family came to the community. Everyone made sure they say hi to use and checked to see if we needed anything. My grandmother loves to play bingo and the NASA astronaut visit via zoom was so cool.

Valley Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Valley Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Valley Island, 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 Island 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 Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Valley Island, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Valley Island 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 Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Valley Island, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
27%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Valley Island 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 Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Valley Island, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.1%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.3%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.6%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bay View Gardens, Swanhaven Manor and Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Valley Island, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 103 independent living facilities near Valley Island, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Valley Island, Michigan are Swanhaven Manor, Heritage Hill Assisted Living and Memory Care and Holiday Winter Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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