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The cost of independent living in Elk Rapids is about $3,709 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 474 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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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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.
French ManorFrench Manor is a charming independent living community in Traverse City, Michigan. Our community is located just minutes from shopping and doctors offices. For our residents and their guests that like to get out, we are also a short drive from the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan...
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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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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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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
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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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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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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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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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We were so happy when a place came open at Culver Meadows for our Dad in the [date removed]. Dad's advancing dementia made it no longer safe for him to live at home. Culver Meadows' peaceful setting and...
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.
We at Culver Meadows AFC strive to make all residents feel like family, our goal is to give the best quality of care possible to all who enter our home. Our staff are well trained to provide all levels of care as needed on an individual basis.
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: 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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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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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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: 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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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Perry Farm Village and Hillside of Harbor Springs are models for elder care and housing. They have caring professional staffs that take an interest in the well-being of each resident. If you live there,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Elk Rapids, MI

The average cost of senior living in Elk Rapids is $3,709 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Empire, MI with an average of $3,323 per month.

Independent living costs in Elk Rapids, MI, vs. nearby cities

Elk Rapids, MI
$3,709/mo
$4,141/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Rapids, MI, vs. state and national averages

Elk Rapids, MI
$3,709/mo
U.S. national average
$4,159/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Rapids, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,817/mo
Independent Living
$3,709/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Rapids, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,950/mo
Studio
$5,114/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,038/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,875/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Rapids vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elk Rapids, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Rapids, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,709/mo$3,742/mo$4,159/mo
Assisted Living$3,649/mo$4,402/mo$4,711/mo
Memory Care$3,817/mo$4,613/mo$4,945/mo
Independent Living
Elk Rapids, MI:$3,709/mo
Michigan:$3,742/mo
U.S.:$4,159/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Rapids, MI:$3,649/mo
Michigan:$4,402/mo
U.S.:$4,711/mo
Memory Care
Elk Rapids, MI:$3,817/mo
Michigan:$4,613/mo
U.S.:$4,945/mo
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Independent living costs in Elk Rapids, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elk Rapids and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Elk Rapids, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elk Rapids have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elk Rapids, MI$3,423/mo$3,454/mo-0.9%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Elk Rapids, MI
2024 average cost:$3,423/mo
2023 average cost:$3,454/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elk Rapids

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk Rapids

The Brook Retirement of Gaylord

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I like this community for the care for my mom. The staff is very caring attentive to her needs. We like that she enjoys the meals. This is a like a home feeling for my mom. She does enjoy being social with the friends that she is made and is happy at this community for the care that she is ...
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The Residences at Harbor Watch in Petoskey, MI

4.0
This is a nice community, and my mother in law is doing very well here. They are caring for her and her needs very well. It is a great place with kind people. A place for mom was very helpful during this process. Gail my SLA was amazing and I'am really thankful for her help.

Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Elk Rapids independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Rapids independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Rapids, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elk Rapids independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Elk Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Rapids, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.7%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Rapids independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Elk Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Rapids, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Rapids independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Elk Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
28.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Independence Village of Petoskey, American House Charlevoix Senior Living and August Haus are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elk Rapids, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 73 independent living facilities near Elk Rapids, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elk Rapids, Michigan are Independence Village of Petoskey and Independence Village of Traverse City. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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