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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Whitmore Lake, MI

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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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120 reviews
9.8
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My mother is very HAPPY there. She enjoys the food the people that she has met and says every person on the staff is friendly. My only complaint is that if they bring her food to her room that they would...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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2525 Photos available
9.8
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348 reviews
9.8
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348 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
24%
3 star
2%
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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.
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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1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
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62 reviews
9.5
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62 reviews
5 star
68%
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5!!!!!!! A whole hearted 5. The community is EXACTLY what my mom needed. Thank you for helping us find this place it has changed my mom life and so much for the better!!! The overall experience is one of...
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.
Atria Park of Ann Arbor provides older adults with an active lifestyle filled with daily opportunities for fitness, fun, personal growth and connecting with others. This welcoming, thoughtfully designed community offers charming wraparound porches and beautifully landscaped grounds with walking...
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8.7
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10 reviews
8.7
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Honestly I would give every category a 5 except the food, I would probably give that a 4. What stood out the most is it's a very clean facility with very friendly and attentive staff. I would recommend this...
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.
Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to insuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents...
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8.4
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18 reviews
8.4
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18 reviews
5 star
33%
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28%
3 star
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2 star
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My mom is very happy there. Likes the outings, [name removed] at the front desk is wonderful, food is ok, and people are very nice. Facility is well kept and having the shuttle, hair stylist, and chair yoga...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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8.3
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35 reviews
8.3
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35 reviews
5 star
54%
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3 star
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Hampton Manor of Brighton, everyone I encountered was very friendly and seemed eager to help. Everything was clean. The staffing level in the memory unit, in my opinion, was inadequate. Having been a full...
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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88 Floor plans available
7.8
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12 reviews
7.8
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12 reviews
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All the staff members are very nice & helpful. The rent has increased annually. That is a negative for sure. My mom has a studio. Size is small, as expected. All amenities are listed on the website I think.
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.
If you’re looking for a secure, enriching, maintenance-free lifestyle, look no further than Glacier Hills Senior Living Community. Located in beautiful Ann Arbor, Michigan, Glacier Hills residents enjoy the best each day, their way. And with a complete continuum of care available, residents have...
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77 Photos available
6.0
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12 reviews
6.0
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12 reviews
5 star
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My mom lived here for 16 months with rapidly advancing dementia. I visited her nearly every day and had the opportunity to meet many staff and observe their interactions with my mom. Due to her disease she...
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.
As a family owned and operated retirement home in Ann Arbor, Hillside Terrace focuses holistically on improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, engaging residents in a stimulating environment, and building a trusting rapport. All medical care...
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: 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: 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.
Located at the corner of Huron and Fourth Streets, Courthouse Square is in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. With the bus stop right outside our front door, transportation is very convenient. Residents 55+ can enjoy the short stroll to Kerrytown Mall, the Farmers Market and other popular downtown...

Cost of independent living in Whitmore Lake, MI

The average cost of senior living in Whitmore Lake is $4,634 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stockbridge, MI with an average of $3,395 per month.

Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, vs. nearby cities

Whitmore Lake, MI
$4,634/mo

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

Whitmore Lake, MI
$4,634/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,850/mo
Independent Living
$4,634/mo

Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,898/mo
Studio
$5,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,705/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,735/mo

Senior living costs in Whitmore Lake 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: Whitmore Lake, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWhitmore Lake, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,634/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,752/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,850/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Whitmore Lake, MI:$4,634/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Whitmore Lake, MI:$4,752/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Whitmore Lake, MI:$5,850/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Whitmore Lake, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Whitmore Lake 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
Whitmore Lake, MI$3,312/mo$3,293/mo+0.6%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Whitmore Lake, MI
2024 average cost:$3,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,293/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Whitmore Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Whitmore Lake

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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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!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Whitmore Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whitmore Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Whitmore Lake, 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 Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Whitmore Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Whitmore Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
72.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
72.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Whitmore Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
90.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
72.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Brighton, Independence Village of Brighton Valley and Atria Park of Ann Arbor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Whitmore Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Whitmore Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Whitmore Lake, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Oakhaven Manor and Brookdale Brighton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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