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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Detroit, MI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 69 independent living facilities in Detroit, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
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Everything is working out very well with my fathers move to this community. He is loves it ! I'am very confident with his move here. I know he is safe, and in good hands. It has been an excellent...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jewish Senior Life is a very elegant assisted living community which is located in quaint and quiet Oak Park Michigan. The schools and homes in the area are quite nice with high school football at the top of concern on Friday nights. There is also a local bakery right nearby for delicious events...
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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.
Highland Towers ApartmentsHighland Tower Apartments is a senior housing community located in Southfield, MI. Situated in Oakland County, this dynamic city is known for its cluster of five golden sky scrapers, called the "Golden Triangle." Southfield has an abundance of diverse recreational...
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Mandatory meal program is not a HUD requirement. Before you sign lease check with HUD for legality. Tenants protest program
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.
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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.
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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.
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My loved one is living here. I like that it is so close to the house. They are affordable. I also like that they provided the support that my loved one's need in a convenient location. I don't have any major...
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.
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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.
Constructed in 2006, this smoke-free inviting 55 unit one-bedroom community for low-income senior citizens age 62 and older is a gem, comfortably situated in a historic, residential neighborhood located in River Rouge, Michigan. Sumby is named after the historic Sumby Hospital which was formerly...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The staff really cares about there residents. They make sure my grandma gets involved with arts and grafts, movies and popcorn to right down just saying goodnight to her everyday,with home cook meals. This...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Here at St. Joseph's Manor we provide assisted living for the Detroit community. We offer three levels of care: Level I Independent Plus. residents at this level are functionally independent or require minimal assistance with mobility, dressing, grooming and bathing and are mentally alert. They...
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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.
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I think that her experience is pretty typical. She is almost 93 and the care that she is getting is really good. They have an exercise class daily. They have some art projects. They have some gardening but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
St. Anne’s Mead Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Southfield, Michigan, located in Oakland County and home to just over 71,000 people. Southfield is a growing city with a few skyscrapers and businesses. Residents will enjoy having access to great area shopping, sporting...

What families are saying about independent living in Detroit

Recent reviews for independent living in Detroit

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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Parkside of Livonia

3.5
It is a really nice place and it is in a great location. The activities are slowly starting to come back, they do a couple things a day like bingo. They have had no covid outbreaks so the community is wide open. Our loved ones apartment is nice.

Cost of independent living in Detroit, MI

The average cost of senior living in Detroit is $3,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grosse Pointe Park, MI with an average of $3,343 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Detroit, MI vs. nearby cities

Detroit, MI
$3,921/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Detroit, MI vs. the state and national average

Detroit, MI
$3,921/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Detroit vs. other types of senior living

$5,334/mo
Independent Living
$3,921/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Detroit, MI by room type

$2,200/mo
$3,628/mo
$2,560/mo
$2,951/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Detroit over time

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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.

Research services for seniors in Detroit, MI

In Detroit, Michigan, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Detroit is somewhat car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Detroit include a public bus service operated by the Detroit Department of Transportation. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Detroit has robust biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Detroit offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Beaumont Hospital-Troy and University of Michigan Hospitals.

Detroit’s contributions to the automotive industry and formative music genres have staked the city’s claim to fame. The city offers a wide range of senior-friendly activities, from historic tours and museums to Vegas-style casinos. For outdoorsy seniors, Detroit’s Belle Isle Park is a must. This unique island park connects to the city by a bridge and features a greenhouse, a botanical garden, and an aquarium.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
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Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living, Hutcheson Manor and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby are the top rated independent living facilities near Detroit, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 69 independent living facilities near Detroit, Michigan. See the full list.

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