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.
My experience has been compared to other facilities my wife has lived in. The staff do a wonderful job here. I feel very comfortable when I leave that she is safe and being taken care of well.
I love being here because I get waited on. They take care of me and look after me. The food is good, it suits me! It is always clean and really decent! The maintenance guy does a good job! I have no...
My mother-in-law has been at this facility for three years. She has always been loved and well cared for! [name removed] the owner is absolutely wonderful! Residents are well taken care of! The residents are...
The staff is caring, responsive and friendly. The upkeep, including cleanliness is excellent. The food, I am told by my friend who is in the assisted living section, is very good. The Vernon Center is a gem...
My mother-in-law has been at this facility for three years. She has always been loved and well cared for! [name removed] the owner is absolutely wonderful! Residents are well taken care of! The residents are...
"Coming from another senior living community in the metro Detroit area, my parents have now lived at The Independence Village of Madison Heights for around 7 months, and they truly enjoy it here. The staff...
My grandma has been living in this senior living community, and our family has been very happy with the care that she receives. The staff are kind, patient, and genuinely care about the residents. The...
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...
Administrative staff were very friendly with excellent communication to both residents and family. Nursing staff were knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns. Aides were attentive and kind....
What we like the most about the community is their friendly staff, the wide halls which makes it feel large. It is a newer building that provides housekeeping, shuttle and many activities as part of monthly...
The apartment for my mother-in-law is exactly what she needed. They have more daily activities than she expected. We now have to schedule time with her.
The workers are very kind and welcoming, and they always make an effort to help everyone feel comfortable. There are lots of activities available, which makes the experience fun and engaging instead of...
Everyone i have interacted with so far have been great. Many of the go above and beyond to help. Rooms are little apartments. Her bedroom is 10×12 ish. She has a small fridge, microwave, sink and cupboards...
Good size room and close. The staff was very nice and supportive. Several activities and games and also a prayer chapel. Beauty Salon and outdoor patio.. Food was average.
The staff is amazing. Always helpful and friendly. They have a lot of great activities and outings but my mom doesn't take advantage of those yet. She also prefers to cook for herself but I do see a lot of...
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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