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Cost of independent living in Wahjamega, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wahjamega is $3,320 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Millington, MI with an average of $2,773 per month.

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

Wahjamega, MI

$3,320/mo

Caro, MI

$2,892/mo

Fairgrove, MI

$3,277/mo

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

Wahjamega, MI

$3,320/mo

Michigan state

$3,625/mo

U.S. national average

$4,024/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,051/mo

Memory Care

$4,285/mo

Independent Living

$3,320/mo

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

Semi-Private

$1,446/mo

Studio

$2,989/mo

1 Bedroom

$2,814/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,476/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$3,347/mo

Senior living costs in Wahjamega 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: Wahjamega, MI

Column state: Michigan

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Wahjamega, MI	Michigan	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,320/mo	$3,625/mo	$4,024/mo
Assisted Living	$4,051/mo	$4,172/mo	$4,565/mo
Memory Care	$4,285/mo	$4,535/mo	$4,803/mo

Independent Living

Wahjamega, MI:$3,320/mo

Michigan:$3,625/mo

U.S.:$4,024/mo

Assisted Living

Wahjamega, MI:$4,051/mo

Michigan:$4,172/mo

U.S.:$4,565/mo

Memory Care

Wahjamega, MI:$4,285/mo

Michigan:$4,535/mo

U.S.:$4,803/mo

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Independent living costs in Wahjamega, MI, over time

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

Wahjamega, MIMI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Wahjamega, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wahjamega 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Wahjamega, MI	$2,705/mo	$2,410/mo	+12.2%
Michigan	$2,704/mo	$2,671/mo	+1.3%
National	$3,256/mo	$3,166/mo	+2.8%

Wahjamega, MI

2024 average cost:$2,705/mo

2023 average cost:$2,410/mo

Percent change:+12.2%

Michigan

2024 average cost:$2,704/mo

2023 average cost:$2,671/mo

Percent change:+1.3%

National

2024 average cost:$3,256/mo

2023 average cost:$3,166/mo

Percent change:+2.8%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

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What families are saying about independent living in Wahjamega

Recent reviews for independent living in Wahjamega

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.

Meadows of Owosso

4.0

My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...

The Oaks at Woodfield in Grand Blanc, MI

5.0

I have had a wonderful experience while having my father at The Oaks. I am at the facility daily, and the staff have all been AMAZING! The nurses and aides are compassionate toward my father and the family, acitivites are offered throughout the entire day, food is great. The residents all seem ...

Wahjamega independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wahjamega independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wahjamega, 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 Wahjamega 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 Wahjamega partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Wahjamega, MINational

Nutritionist / dietician

13.7%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

32.2%

34%

No sugar

31.1%

31.4%

Vegetarian

23.5%

33.4%

Pureed meals

11.5%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Wahjamega 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 Wahjamega communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Wahjamega, MINational

Professional chef

23%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

27.3%

43.4%

Room service

28.4%

36.8%

Anytime dining

15.8%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Wahjamega 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 Wahjamega offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Wahjamega, MINational

Activity director

31.7%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

22.4%

28.3%

Community service programs

18.6%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

39.9%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

43.7%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

37.2%

54.9%

Piano or organ

25.1%

43%

Arts and crafts center

21.9%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

23%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

36.6%

47.4%

Live performances

36.1%

47.2%

Dances

21.3%

32.4%

Fitness center

15.3%

39.7%

Fitness classes

32.2%

46.9%

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