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The cost of independent living in Unadilla is about $4,074 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 87 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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22 Floor plans available
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Staff are kind, polite, and helpful. They will help you find items that you need or suggest services that you might be interested in. It has a family atmosphere.
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 mother is very HAPPY there. She enjoys the food the people that she has met and says every person on the staff is friendly. My only complaint is that if they bring her food to her room that they would...
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.
Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...
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We needed more care and we got a bed at Chelsea. She has been here since March in the memory care unit and we are very happy! They take great care of her here:) 5 on all categories! We are soooo thankful we...
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.
Chelsea Retirement Community, the flagship community of United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC), has been recognized as one of the finest senior living communities in Chelsea and southeastern Michigan since its faithful founding in 1906. You’ll feel the benefits of that legacy the moment...
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What I like about Hampton Manor of Hamburg is it's new and clean. The rooms are big bigger than some of the other places we looked at. You get a sizable room for the money compared to the prices and sizes...
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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My mother was in another facility and we decided to move her here due to some concerns. We’ve been very happy so far. The staff is great! The layout of the facility gives a feeling of a home versus an...
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.
Courtyard Manor of HowellProvides compassionate care in a home like setting. An alternative to a nursing home and able to accommodate heavy care residents to include:Tube feedings, Catheters, Hoyer lifts, end of life and hospice care.We cater to our residents and our families with unlimited...
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Very good. I am pleased with my sisters treatment. All staff very nice and helpful. Highly recommend The Willows
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.
With a town slogan that says, “Every day is an event!” it is easy to believe that there is something fun happening nearly every day in Howell, Michigan; especially at our campus! At The Willows at Howell, our residents can oftentimes be found participating in one of Howell’s many seasonal...
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The staff is very nice. My mom loves it there. Everyone has been very helpful as we have made the transition to assisted living.
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.
The Cortland Howell, a member of the Priority Life Care family, is a vibrant assisted living and memory care community located in the charming city of Howell, Michigan. Designed to cater to a broad range of needs, The Cortland Howell offers both the freedom and support desired by those in...
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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Unadilla, MI

The average cost of senior living in Unadilla is $4,074 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $2,709 per month.

Independent living costs in Unadilla, MI, vs. nearby cities

Unadilla, MI
$4,074/mo
$4,883/mo

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

Unadilla, MI
$4,074/mo
U.S. national average
$4,152/mo

Independent living costs in Unadilla, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,950/mo
Independent Living
$4,074/mo

Independent living costs in Unadilla, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,800/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,237/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,424/mo

Senior living costs in Unadilla 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: Unadilla, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnadilla, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,074/mo$3,744/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living$4,260/mo$4,403/mo$4,712/mo
Memory Care$4,950/mo$4,615/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Unadilla, MI:$4,074/mo
Michigan:$3,744/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Unadilla, MI:$4,260/mo
Michigan:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Memory Care
Unadilla, MI:$4,950/mo
Michigan:$4,615/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Unadilla, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Unadilla 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
Unadilla, MI$2,010/mo$1,909/mo+5.3%
Michigan$2,640/mo$2,607/mo+1.3%
National$3,169/mo$3,045/mo+4.1%
Unadilla, MI
2024 average cost:$2,010/mo
2023 average cost:$1,909/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,640/mo
2023 average cost:$2,607/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Unadilla

Recent reviews for independent living in Unadilla

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Clarendale Ann Arbor

4.9
It is exceptional! Not a "value" place but exceptional care for the price! I like that my mom is content, more self sufficient in many ways, mentally more than anything. She feels respected and knows her preferences for the way things are done are listened to even if they can't always be ...
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Glacier Hills, a CCRC in Ann Arbor, MI

4.3
It has been good but challenging. My mom seems happy there but at [age removed} there is always something. She doesn't care for the new menus as they don't always have an option that she likes. But I give them a 5 because of [name removed], the resident liaison. The reason for the care services ...
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Unadilla independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Unadilla independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Unadilla, 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 Unadilla 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 Unadilla partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Unadilla, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Unadilla 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 Unadilla communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Unadilla, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Unadilla 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 Unadilla offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Unadilla, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.4%
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