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The cost of independent living in Piney Ridge is about $3,752 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 161 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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Mom has been in the Memory Care unit at Ludington Woods for about a month now and we could not be happier with our choice. The staff was very responsive and helpful thru the decision process. While we were...
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.
Welcome to Ludington Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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53 reviews
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I am not confident assessing the care [name removed] got because he was in such bad shape, as were other residents in the memory unit. I do believe your facility did the very best possible, but for me and...
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.
Welcome to White Lake! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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9.4
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9.4
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The staff is very helpful and considerate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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7.9
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Waiting list always. Willingness to work with my mom to tweak her apartment for her exact needs. Apartments and amenities are excellent. My mom is in the new wing and her place is super nice.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
We are committed to providing independent senior living with a high level of quality service. Located one mile from the shores of Lake Michigan on a beautifully wooded lot in the city of Ludington, MI, life at Sherman Oaks Manor allows you to enjoy both the beauty of nature and the convenience...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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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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My mother lived at Frankfort Pines and the care she received was above and beyond what we expected. We expected her needs to be met, but it was so much more. The workers there treated her like she was...
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.
FRANKFORT PINES ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS Frankfort Pines is an Assisted Living Facility that provides spacious apartments and suites designed for single residents and couples. Daily, weekly and monthly rates are available. One monthly fee provides assistance with daily living tasks, all meals...
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This assisted living facility is top notch. Truly a "home" with a lot of amenities.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Piney Ridge, MI

The average cost of senior living in Piney Ridge is $3,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pentwater, MI with an average of $2,810 per month.

Independent living costs in Piney Ridge, MI, vs. nearby cities

Piney Ridge, MI
$3,752/mo
$3,617/mo

Independent living costs in Piney Ridge, MI, vs. state and national averages

Piney Ridge, MI
$3,752/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Piney Ridge, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,294/mo
Independent Living
$3,752/mo

Independent living costs in Piney Ridge, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$1,700/mo
Studio
$5,779/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,871/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,537/mo

Senior living costs in Piney Ridge 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: Piney Ridge, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typePiney Ridge, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,752/mo$3,739/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,096/mo$4,399/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,294/mo$4,609/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Piney Ridge, MI:$3,752/mo
Michigan:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Piney Ridge, MI:$4,096/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Piney Ridge, MI:$4,294/mo
Michigan:$4,609/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Piney Ridge, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Piney Ridge 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
Piney Ridge, MI$800/mo$1,413/mo-43.4%
Michigan$2,444/mo$2,431/mo+0.6%
National$2,796/mo$2,806/mo-0.4%
Piney Ridge, MI
2024 average cost:$800/mo
2023 average cost:$1,413/mo
Percent change:-43.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,444/mo
2023 average cost:$2,431/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,796/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Piney Ridge

Recent reviews for independent living in Piney Ridge

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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White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whitehall, MI

3.6
I live 1 1/2 hours away and had to follow up during each visit. Not much encouragement to get out and socialize. Basically my Mom just sat and watched tv/slept. I got the " understaffed", which I did notice, but for [fee removed] a month I expected more. My Mom was at the end of the hall and I ...
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Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
The facility is clean and staff is friendly. I’ve lived here for about 4 months and I enjoy all the outings and activities they offer. The food is good. I have a great view including my bird feeder that the squirrel enjoys.

Piney Ridge independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Piney Ridge independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Piney Ridge, 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 Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Piney Ridge, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Piney Ridge, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Piney Ridge 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 Piney Ridge offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Piney Ridge, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
46.4%
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There are 19 independent living facilities near Piney Ridge, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Piney Ridge, Michigan are White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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