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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Columbus, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Columbus area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Columbus. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 6 independent living facilities in Columbus, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Port Huron, St. Clair and Marysville.
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I set up appointments to look at facilities and 2 of my sisters toured them. It was the location of Sandalwood Creek that really sold it for us. We needed to keep mom local. The staff was very gracious...
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.
Since 1997, Wadhams Creek (D & J Home Care, Inc.) 'Where All Roads Lead to Home'..has been providing residential care to those in need. We offer independent or assisted living, plus memory and respite care. Our residents are cared for 24 hours a day/7 days a week, by our skilled, warm and...
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I had my dad living with me and I was providing his care. He was in hospice. It had gotten to be more than I could handle so I had to place him in assisted living. This broke my heart. The woman that...
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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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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.
Our primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Columbus, MI
The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $3,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lexington, MI with an average of $2,706 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Columbus, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Columbus, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Columbus
Recent reviews for independent living in Columbus
Brookdale Utica Assisted Living
5.0
My brother [name removed] was only at Brookdale for two weeks. He passed away last May. The two weeks at Brookdale were wonderful. They were amazing. It will be my choice for me when the time comes. They took care of my brother at nursing home level when he was there for assisted living. They ...
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Clinton Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care in Clinton Township, MI
5.0
We are very happy at Clinton Creek Assisted Living community
The Meadows of Anchor Bay in New Baltimore, MI
4.9
My experience went very well at The Meadows of Anchor Bay. All of the staff was friendly and very helpful with what was needed to apply. The tenants living there and their positive comments about the Meadows was an extremely big factor in us making our decision. Mom likes her unit and is ...
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Columbus independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, 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 Columbus 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 Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus 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 Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, MINational
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
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StoryPoint Chesterfield, Sunrise of Shelby Township and Holiday Blue Water Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Columbus, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Columbus, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Columbus, Michigan are StoryPoint Chesterfield, Sunrise of Shelby Township and Holiday Blue Water Lodge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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