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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Mayfield, MI

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The facilities are very nice. The staff is friendly and caring. The onsite physical therapy is great. The staff works hard to provide a variety of activities, outings, and social events.
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.
Glen Eagle provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Traverse City, you'll be charmed by our comfortable facilities and the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...
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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: 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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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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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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My Mom and Dad stayed at Traverse Manor for almost 10 years, with my Dad passing first about 7 years ago. Many times they shared “this is the best place for us to be” through a series of family...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Traverse ManorFind a relaxing, welcoming place to call home at Traverse Manor, located in Traverse City, Michigan, a modern, well-cared for assisted living community. We’re located just minutes from the big city but far enough away that you’ll enjoy a beautiful, nature filled environment on our...
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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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We are so incredibly grateful for the care that our parents receive through the loving staff of the Highlander building. Just last night I walked in to say goodnight to my mom right as [name removed] was...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Imagine retirement living on the beautiful shores of Boardman Lake near the heart of Traverse City, Michigan. Wake every morning to the peaceful sounds of water and woodlands. Watch the swans drifting slowly across the lake. Hear song birds in the trees. Take a stroll on the Boardman Lake Trail...
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Brigadoon only offers assisted living. They had a lot of nice people working there, a few that weren't but most were nice. The cost of Brigadoon is high for the area, we were paying close to $8000 a month....
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: 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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Peace of mind is what our family has received since both of our parents became residents @ Bay Ridge. The staff has been wonderful. Both parents are in a safe, clean compassionate place. I can't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independent Living*Must be 55 years of age or older*Affordable rental available*Basic monthly rental package*Includes transportation*Cable tv, social programs*24 hour emergency responseAssisted Living*Age requirement is 60 years old*24 hour / 7 days a week*Caring competent staff around the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mayfield, MI

The average cost of senior living in Mayfield is $3,473 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake City, MI with an average of $3,222 per month.

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

Mayfield, MI
$3,473/mo
$3,530/mo
$3,466/mo

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

Mayfield, MI
$3,473/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,477/mo
Independent Living
$3,473/mo

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

Studio
$2,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,665/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,100/mo

Senior living costs in Mayfield 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: Mayfield, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMayfield, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,473/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,451/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,477/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mayfield, MI:$3,473/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mayfield, MI:$3,451/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mayfield, MI:$3,477/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mayfield, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mayfield 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mayfield, MI$3,483/mo$3,538/mo-1.6%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Mayfield, MI
2024 average cost:$3,483/mo
2023 average cost:$3,538/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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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 Mayfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Mayfield

Traverse Manor in Traverse City, MI

5.0
They do a great job overall at Traverse Manor! The staff is very friendly and take great care of the people who live here. The facility itself is very clean, and they offer a lot of great amenities, including good food and a busy activity schedule.

Independence Village of Traverse City

4.0
I really enjoy how friendly everyone here is and how they try to include new people. There are so many activities that it is hard to get moved in. I also am so that they allow you to have your pets with you.

Mayfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mayfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mayfield, 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 Mayfield 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 Mayfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mayfield, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Mayfield 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 Mayfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mayfield, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mayfield 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 Mayfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mayfield, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.1%
45.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.1%
47%
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