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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
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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.
At Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that...
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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
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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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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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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.
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.
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 Carr, MI

The average cost of senior living in Carr is $2,541 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $2,901 per month.

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

Carr, MI
$2,541/mo
$3,398/mo
$3,535/mo

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

Carr, MI
$2,541/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,574/mo
Independent Living
$2,541/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,200/mo
Studio
$5,325/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,600/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,100/mo

Senior living costs in Carr 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: Carr, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarr, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,541/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,574/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,574/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Carr, MI:$2,541/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Carr, MI:$3,574/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Carr, MI:$3,574/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Carr, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carr 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
Carr, MI$800/mo$1,154/mo-30.7%
Michigan$2,444/mo$2,431/mo+0.6%
National$2,796/mo$2,806/mo-0.4%
Carr, MI
2024 average cost:$800/mo
2023 average cost:$1,154/mo
Percent change:-30.7%
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Carr

Recent reviews for independent living in Carr

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.

Village Manor of Ludington

5.0
My mom-in-law is thriving in her wonderful community! The owners & staff are the most genuine, compassionate, and go above, and beyond. They have taken the time with her to understand her, and encourage her to speak more. She had a stroke several years ago and struggles to communicate. ...
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Carr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carr, 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 Carr 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 Carr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carr, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Carr 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 Carr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carr, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carr 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 Carr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carr, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
12.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
12.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
12.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
12.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
12.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
12.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
12.5%
47%
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