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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Highland, MI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 17 independent living facilities in West Highland, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like The Eye, South of Six and Five Points.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Livonia, Canton and Brighton.

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Everyone here is so kind. I have made a lot of good friends since I have lived here. The activities are the best. The bingo is top notch as is the outside trips we take. Being able to still go shopping and...
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.
Oakhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 55 years and older.As a resident of Oakhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment.Our Activities Coordinator has a wide variety of activities planned, including shopping,...
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My sister-in-law receives wonderful care at this facility. It makes me very happy to see that she is now thriving due to the care she is receiving here. The Executive Director is amazing. This facility...
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.
The Pines of Clarkston is an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility that serves residents and families throughout Southeastern Michigan.Our goal is to create a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for our residents, offering their loved ones peace of mind.Our Assisted Living community, The...
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As far as cost, I guess that type of care is just expensive. Everything was wonderful. The only thing was she was in the special care area and we felt the care people were not responsive very timely. We were...
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our independent living and enhanced living services allow residents to maintain their independence while providing a nurturing and enjoyable environment. We know it’s the little things in life that make a difference, so we work so hard to make each moment in our...
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They have a 24/7 professional medical team on site called Balanced Home Care. Of course at an additional cost! All rooms are ground level (no stairs or elevators) Main dining room is fully carpeted with...
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.
Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...
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Staff is very helpful, the facility is clean. Activities are offered everyday and are at a level that everyone can participate (although my mother in law thinks they are too elementary for her). The rooms...
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.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and care at Serene Gardens of Grand Hartland. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers all-inclusive pricing, ensuring peace of mind for families. With a focus on individualized care, our dedicated team provides tailored support for each...
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Yes I would food is good, staff is kind and caring. Thank you A place for Mom I am total happy here the apartment is perfect. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Our beautiful two story building offers spacious studio, one or two bedroom apartment homes, each with living, dining and full kitchen areas, private bath, generous closet and storage space.  Barrier free and courtyard apartments are available, as well as apartments with patios and...
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8.7
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Great staff headed by [name removed]and almost everyone is upbeat and truly enjoys what they are doing. Not perfect but dang close.
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.
A charming, cozy community, American House Milford is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in the quaint town of Milford and surrounding areas of Highland, Commerce, and Bloomfield. American House Milford is also located close to Huron Valley Sinai...
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the only reason I would mark activities low is because they seem to have a hard time keeping activities directors. But, they do a great job when they are there. 8. 3 I also marked this lower because my...
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.
Brighton Comfort Care Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior assisted living community. With a passion for care and hospitality, the staff here dedicates time to assisting and spending time with residents. At this upscale and all-inclusive community, residents here can relax, feel at home,...
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The staff took such good care of my father while he was there. They were warm, kind and welcoming to him as well as our family. I never worried about his safety or security. The Neighborhoods became a home...
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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Woodland Village is a pace to live in the golden years. The staff is very Friendly, and will go out of there way please you. Woodland has a whole lot of activities . For all the people. The food is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Enjoy a beautiful well appointed residential setting, where personal care and assistance are always nearby. By offering independent living services for active lifestyle in addition to our assisted living program, we respond to the changing needs of senior as they age. Sanctuary at Woodland is...
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The people at Westlake have been excellent. They are so kind and caring. They are very responsive to family questions and attentive to the needs of the residents. The food is very well done, the place has a...
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.
Westlake Health Campus offers a virtual continuum of care from independent living through SNF. The campus is about five years old and is nestled in a countrified environment.Their independent living villas are virtual two-bedroom condos with a deep, one-car garages. Includes washer and...
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Every imaginable option is here.  At Abbey Park at Mill River, its your choice!Rental retirement living in our brand-new community in Lyon Township includes housekeeping and linen service, daily continental breakfast, lunch and much, much more:A vibrant, active lifestyle offering a full...
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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.
Estabrooks Havencrest provides only “Excellent care” for the elderly. Weekly visitis are made by our house physician. Nurse on call 24hrs. We administer medication and maintain a 24 hr “awake” staff. We care for dementia. Alzheimer’s and hospice care is available. We are family owned and operated.

Cost of independent living in West Highland, MI

The average cost of senior living in West Highland is $2,679 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fenton, MI with an average of $2,383 per month.

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

West Highland, MI
$2,679/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in West Highland, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,209/mo
Independent Living
$2,679/mo

Independent living costs in West Highland, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,374/mo
Studio
$3,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,002/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,004/mo

Senior living costs in West Highland 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: West Highland, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Highland, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,679/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,599/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,209/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
West Highland, MI:$2,679/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
West Highland, MI:$5,599/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
West Highland, MI:$6,209/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in West Highland, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Highland 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
West Highland, MI$2,680/mo$2,653/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
West Highland, MI
2024 average cost:$2,680/mo
2023 average cost:$2,653/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in West Highland

Recent reviews for independent living in West Highland

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!

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 ...
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Glacier Hills, a CCRC in Ann Arbor, MI

4.3
It has been good but challenging. My mom seems happy there but at [age removed} there is always something. She doesn't care for the new menus as they don't always have an option that she likes. But I give them a 5 because of [name removed], the resident liaison. The reason for the care services ...
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West Highland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Highland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Highland, 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 West Highland 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 West Highland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Highland, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.7%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.9%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in West Highland 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 West Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Highland, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.7%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
67.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
54.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Highland 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 West Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Highland, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
67.1%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.8%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.7%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.1%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
59.9%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
71.2%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
51.6%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.7%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69.4%
40.9%
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There are 17 independent living facilities near West Highland, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Highland, Michigan are Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone), Oakhaven Manor and Hutcheson Manor. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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