Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 310 retirement communities in Michigan that offer independent living. The median monthly cost of independent living in Michigan is about $2,500.
The facility and staff at Arbor Grove have been very accommodating to my dad. Everyone has been friendly and supportive to me and my dad. Dad talks frequently about how much fun "joking" he has with the...
[name removed] was very helpful with not only transitioning my parents into Pineridge but also the transition to their next stage of care. I can’t speak highly enough of [name removed]. His professionalism...
My friend moved here the beginning of may. She was determined not to like it but fell in love with the place. The people here are wonderful, the staff is outstanding. They really treat you like family. The...
What we really liked about the Vernon Center was the staff, they had taken such great care of our loved one. They really gave him some wonderful last days. I would highly recommend this community to other...
Our family has enjoyed the overall experience with Passion and Caring Home. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
My friend moved here the beginning of may. She was determined not to like it but fell in love with the place. The people here are wonderful, the staff is outstanding. They really treat you like family. The...
We chose Brookhaven Manor because It was closest to my own home, a great value for a really great facility, and we liked the staff (although I understand 2-3 were fired immediately after she moved...
My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Ann Arbor and the experience was good. Overall, it was a very fine facility with exceptional people.
The staff relationships with residents is excellent. The food service needs a better system of getting meals out of the kitchen quicker. Atria is just the right size and very clean.
My family and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience at Cascade Trails Senior Living. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we felt welcomed and at ease. The staff's genuine care and...
The sense of community is real with the residents and most are very happy to be at LS. As far as the staff is concerned, from the manager to the busboys, they are genuinely kind and caring
My loved one was previously a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids and the overall experience was good. Based on our experience, I would recommend Commonwealth at Grand Rapids to others.
What a wonderful place to live. I never knew there was such a nice place to retire. I have a beautiful central air apt with a huge bathroom. I can fit 5 people in my shower!
This has been the best experience ever with any of my family members being in a senior living Environment the staff is exquisite, very attentive and caring!! The daily experience is unbelievable. The food is...
Our loved one right now does not participate in the activities but we do know they have a lot going on. Based on our experience so far we would recommend the Grandhaven Manor to other families.
Michigan doesn’t license or regulate independent living communities. However, the state does require facilities to have a license if they offer services such as personal care and supervision.[01] While Michigan has several stand-alone independent living community, some share a campus with a home for the aged or an adult foster care facility, also referred to as assisted living.[02] For more information on Michigan’s regulations for assisted, review our Overview of Assisted Living in Michigan.
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When not associated with an assisted living facility, memory care or nursing home, an independent living community is considered “stand-alone.” Stand-alone communities are not regulated but they are required to follow Michigan’s state rental laws. Depending on the county or municipality where it’s located, a community may also be required to adhere to local government regulations.
The following examples highlight some of Michigan’s rental laws:[03]
Fair housing laws in Michigan are in place to help ensure renters are not denied housing because of a disability. While each situation is unique, individuals are entitled to reasonable accommodations to provide them with an equal opportunity to enjoy the property. Examples of accommodations may include structural modifications, permission for a service animal, or exceptions to some rules.[04]
Michigan independent living communities typically enforce minimum age requirements which are most commonly either 55+ or 62+. Additional admission requirements can usually be found posted on a facility’s website.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
333 S. Grand Ave.
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Phone: 517-241-3740
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Adult foster care/ Homes for the aged.
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Michigan Legislature. (2021, November). A practical guide for tenants and landlords.
Michigan Department of Civil Rights. Fair housing laws.
Overview of Independent Living in MI
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