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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Chelsea, MI

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Photo of Chelsea Retirement Community
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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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33 Floor plans available
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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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88 Floor plans available
9.7
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176 reviews
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Generally, I’m pleased. The maintenance when I moved in didn’t repair many of the problems needed and 6 months later I’m still waiting (after reporting half a dozen times that the seal in bedroom window...
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.
Brookhaven Manor Senior Living is a 55 years of age or better community conveniently located in Ann Arbor's 48103 zip code. Nearby are I-94, Briarwood Mall, art galleries, amazing restaurants, bistros, the world famous Zingerman's Deli, grocery stores and pharmacies. The University of Michigan...
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55 Floor plans available
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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....
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.
A little more care. A lot more luxury.There are a lot of reasons to choose our vibrant, first-class community for you or your loved one’s next place to call home sweet home. Visit and you’ll find one of the most luxurious senior living settings in Michigan. But you’ll also find a vibrant group of...
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2121 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.0
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14 reviews
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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...
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.
The first Balfour community outside of Colorado, located in Ann Arbor down the street from the campus.
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Staff is friendly. But the facility is very short staffed, existing staff is over worked and sometimes care is delayed. Food is fine. Frequently they have musical quests that are very talented.
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.
University Living University Living is an assisted living community located in a beautiful area of Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, Michigan. With gorgeous walking paths and an even more beautiful courtyard, it is a wonderful place to live. There are benches outside for when those wish to have nice...
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My mom lived here for 16 months with rapidly advancing dementia. I visited her nearly every day and had the opportunity to meet many staff and observe their interactions with my mom. Due to her disease she...
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.
As a family owned and operated retirement home in Ann Arbor, Hillside Terrace focuses holistically on improving and maintaining the well-being of our residents through promoting independence, engaging residents in a stimulating environment, and building a trusting rapport. All medical care...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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: 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: 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.
Located at the corner of Huron and Fourth Streets, Courthouse Square is in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. With the bus stop right outside our front door, transportation is very convenient. Residents 55+ can enjoy the short stroll to Kerrytown Mall, the Farmers Market and other popular downtown...
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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 Chelsea, MI

The average cost of senior living in Chelsea is $4,146 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $2,818 per month.

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

Chelsea, MI
$4,146/mo
$4,430/mo
$3,700/mo

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

Chelsea, MI
$4,146/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,739/mo
Independent Living
$4,146/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$7,268/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,265/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,422/mo

Senior living costs in Chelsea 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: Chelsea, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChelsea, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,146/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,239/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,739/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chelsea, MI:$4,146/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Chelsea, MI:$4,239/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Chelsea, MI:$4,739/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Chelsea, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Chelsea 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
Chelsea, MI$3,347/mo$3,200/mo+4.6%
Michigan$2,524/mo$2,447/mo+3.1%
National$2,955/mo$2,851/mo+3.6%
Chelsea, MI
2024 average cost:$3,347/mo
2023 average cost:$3,200/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,524/mo
2023 average cost:$2,447/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,955/mo
2023 average cost:$2,851/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Chelsea

Recent reviews for independent living in Chelsea

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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Balfour 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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Chelsea independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chelsea independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chelsea, 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 Chelsea 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 Chelsea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chelsea, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chelsea 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 Chelsea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chelsea, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chelsea 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 Chelsea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chelsea, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Chelsea Retirement Community, Brookdale Brighton and Brookhaven Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Chelsea, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Chelsea, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Chelsea, Michigan are Oakhaven Manor, Brookdale Brighton and Independence Village of Brighton Valley. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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