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Photo of Cambrian Assisted Living and Memory Care South Lyon
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8.9
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Honestly I would give every category a 5 except the food, I would probably give that a 4. What stood out the most is it's a very clean facility with very friendly and attentive staff. I would recommend this...
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.
Cambrian Assisted Living & Memory Care is a local, family-owned business whose owners are hands-on and committed to insuring that exceptional care is their top priority. Owners Gareth and Denise Zebley have worked hard to provide a comfortable, caring and secure environment, giving residents...
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8.4
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8.4
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18 reviews
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My mom is very happy there. Likes the outings, [name removed] at the front desk is wonderful, food is ok, and people are very nice. Facility is well kept and having the shuttle, hair stylist, and chair yoga...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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120 reviews
9.8
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120 reviews
5 star
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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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9.7
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346 reviews
9.7
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346 reviews
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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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our independent living and enhanced living services allow residents to maintain their independence while providing a nurturing and enjoyable environment. We know it’s the little things in life that make a difference, so we work so hard to make each moment in our...
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33 Floor plans available
9.5
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9.5
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I liked the fact that the front desk had someone working there 24 hours a day and that the front desk staff knew who you were. I liked that they had outdoor spots you could use when you were there.
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.
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9.3
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41 reviews
9.3
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I would recommend them. The employees are very helpful as are the people that live there. We chose them because it was close to family and the cost.
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.
When only the best will do…Look to Waltonwood for Luxury Senior Living. At Waltonwood, our goal is not to be just another Senior Community. But rather, our goal is to ensure each resident and family member is treated with dignity and respect while striving to exceed their expectations. We are...
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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Good facility...but pricey, so "we" have high expectations. Our resident does NOT have dementia but even so the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Advocate! Advocate! Advocate! On behalf of your loved...
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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99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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Great staff headed by [name removed]and almost everyone is upbeat and truly enjoys what they are doing. Not perfect but dang close.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
A charming, cozy community, American House Milford is ideally situated near family, friends, shopping, and familiar medical professionals in the quaint town of Milford and surrounding areas of Highland, Commerce, and Bloomfield. American House Milford is also located close to Huron Valley Sinai...
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11 Floor plan available
8.7
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78 reviews
8.7
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My friend wanted nothing to do with senior living, it was a fight to get her to try it. She loves it here and is always busy with activities & her new friends. The people that work here are so kind and care...
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.
It’s time to put the style back in the senior lifestyle.Novi, Michigan is one of the fastest growing cities in Michigan, and the independent living residents here get to enjoy the best it has to offer, from the seemingly endless number of parks and community events for residents to enjoy, to the...
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8.5
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35 reviews
8.5
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35 reviews
5 star
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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.
Brighton Comfort Care Assisted Living and Memory Care is a senior assisted living community. With a passion for care and hospitality, the staff here dedicates time to assisting and spending time with residents. At this upscale and all-inclusive community, residents here can relax, feel at home,...
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Photo of Rose Senior Living at Providence Park
88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
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Overall my mom is pretty happy there. It is expensive, but based on the experience we have had so far, I would recommend them to other families. There is a decent amount of activities that is resident...
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.
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This place is simply amazing because of the wonderful staff, caring on site management, wonderful food service, incredible activities staff and remarkable PT. Granted they are at times understaffed as is...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to exceptional senior living in Novi, Michigan! Located near beautiful Pavilion Shore Park, Twelve Oaks Mall, and a variety of fun places to dine, our residents never want for opportunities to explore the surrounding community. For those who stay on our campus, our Life Enrichment Team...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Every imaginable option is here.  At Abbey Park at Mill River, its your choice!Rental retirement living in our brand-new community in Lyon Township includes housekeeping and linen service, daily continental breakfast, lunch and much, much more:A vibrant, active lifestyle offering a full...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Since 1987, we have built a solid reputation for providing high-quality and state-licensed compassionate care. Each of our four buildings is a CARF-accredited program designed to offer residents a more home-like setting that also provides state-of-the-art, in-house clinical services. We serve...
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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.
Maincentre Apartments is the perfect place for Mom or Dad to call home and offers one of the most unique apartment living experiences in the area. We are located right in the heart of prestigious downtown Northville and offer one and two bedroom apartments with a balcony that can overlook...
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Very pleased. Small facility with limited residents. Food is homemade daily. Very caring care givers. Regular visits from visiting physicians. Wonderful location. Managed well. Management is available to...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Northville Senior Living .Comfort, convenience and a scenic view of downtown Northville makes Northville Senior Living an attractive place to live.Situated on Main Street, the 17 Units are all within walking distance of shops, cafes Doctors, parks, theaters and concerts.Most units have private...
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.

Cost of independent living in South Lyon, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Lyon is $4,459 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pinckney, MI with an average of $3,700 per month.

Independent living costs in South Lyon, MI, vs. nearby cities

South Lyon, MI
$4,459/mo
$4,266/mo
$4,848/mo

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

South Lyon, MI
$4,459/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in South Lyon, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,634/mo
Independent Living
$4,459/mo

Independent living costs in South Lyon, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,582/mo
Studio
$5,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,071/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,917/mo

Senior living costs in South Lyon 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: South Lyon, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Lyon, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,459/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,565/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,634/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
South Lyon, MI:$4,459/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
South Lyon, MI:$4,565/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
South Lyon, MI:$5,634/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in South Lyon, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Lyon 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
South Lyon, MI$3,254/mo$3,375/mo-3.6%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
South Lyon, MI
2024 average cost:$3,254/mo
2023 average cost:$3,375/mo
Percent change:-3.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Lyon

Recent reviews for independent living in South Lyon

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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Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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South Lyon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Lyon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in South Lyon 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 South Lyon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Lyon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
61.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
61.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Lyon 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 South Lyon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Lyon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
72.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
55.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
47%
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