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 owner and staff are top notch! They are experienced, trained caregivers who are kind and friendly to residents and their families. We are grateful that our family member. (my grandma) is a resident.
Cleanliness and food service hours and options. Yes, we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had!
I am really pleased with my parents' choice to live at Independence Village of Oxford for the past three years. Their apartment along with the common areas are always clean and well-maintained, providing a...
What we like the most about The Vernon Center is that it is gated, is most important. The ability to contact someone 24/7. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we...
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.
Cleanliness and food service hours and options. Yes, we would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had!
Recently, residents got a letter (from management) asking us to submit reviews. (I have been there since [date removed] It is OK but I am unable to compare it with other facilities.) My son lives in...
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...
They were easy to work with. I get constant complaints from Mom about the food. She is moving in June and didn't want another Brookdale. They seem to be struggling with staffing.
My mom lived in independent living, assisted living and memory care from 2022-2025. We were very pleased with her care throughout her stay. The staff was always patient and supportive of her and of our...
I think that the staff is awesome here and very sincere. If there is a place for some improvement it would be in the menu, what I've heard from some residents is it could use more variety. Most miss the...
Atmosphere is great and [name removed] seems fine there. [name removed] room is small but he does not complain about it. I wish the location was closer to where I live but it's ok.
We have been pleased with the care our Mom has received at Grandhaven. All the care workers are friendly, patient, and caring. They are good about keeping us updated on Mom’s condition and any changes...
Red Cedar was amazing. They're number one asset is their staff. They care a lot about their residence and the memory care facility was amazing in my mom's final months. The food was much better when we first...
The friendliness of everyone at the facility. Everyone is interacted with was very helpful and kind. Very easy to speak with.
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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