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...
The activities Atria does are amazing. Check out their Facebook page. The staff is super attentive and you get a very good vibe from them.
The staff are wonderful, everyone is very friendly, kind, competent and caring. The director, head nurse and sales manager all have bent over backward to help make my dad's transition to life in assisted...
My Grandma loves it there. I saw here dancing with the activity girl. She like the music and bingo. She is always busy. I love that!
We checked out several places before helping my dad move into Story Point. Of all the places we tried this is where he instantly felt the most welcome and at home. The first day a lady down the hall came...
Overall, she likes being there and has made many good friends. The food was extremely good in the beginning and then went not good, and she complained. It is starting to get better, again.
My Mom has been a resident of Grandhaven since mid-[date removed]. My sister and I chose here based on a video tour and conversations with staff because we live in Florida. Since moving there from her home...
What we like the most about Red Cedar Lodge is that it is handicapped accessible. Based on the experience we have had so far, yes we would recommend this community to others. They will negotiate price but...
After looking at several retirement communities for my mom we chose GrandHaven Manor II. This community is located close to shopping and activities. The staff are friendly. There are community activities...
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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