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The 5 Best Independent Living Communities in Ann Arbor, MI

5 communities near Ann Arbor, Michigan

Lockwood of Ann Arbor

2197 East Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108Independent Living

Find freedom in your retirement at Lockwood of Ann Arbor. As a 55+ active senior living community, we offer a full range of amenities to ensure your happiness. Our all-inclusive senior living experience allows residents to remain independent while enjoying retirement as they desire. At Lockwood of Ann Arbor, you’ll find an environment where you can truly enjoy your best years by building new fri...

University Commons

817 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105Independent Living

Bordering the University of Michigan’s North Campus in Ann Arbor, University Commons is a condominium community consisting of ninety-two independently owned residences. The buildings, townhomes, and villas of University Commons blend into the natural setting of hardwood forest and natural wetlands. Formally opened in 2001, University Commons was originally conceived in the 1980's by university f...

StoryPoint Saline

6230 South State Street, Saline, MI 48176Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

Welcome to StoryPoint Saline! Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care options. Throughout each, we strive to make every moment of every day something special. We know it’s the small details in life that make a difference. This is why, no matter what we do, whether large or small, we work to help residents enjoy every day.

Brecon Village

200 Brecon Drive, Saline, MI 48176Nursing HomeAssisted LivingIndependent Living

At EHM Senior Solutions, our core purpose is to be a faith-based organization, called to provide quality care with compassion to our residents and clients we serve. Our core mission and values support this purpose.

American House Carpenter

3470 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197Assisted LivingIndependent Living

At American House Carpenter, you’ll enjoy senior living at its finest, in a warm and welcoming environment with a long list of amenities, helpful services and engaging activities all designed around you. Our beautiful community offers living options to allow our residents the opportunity to age in place. Conveniently located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, American House Carpenter is in the heart of sou...

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Cost of independent living in Ann Arbor area

According to Seniorly’s 2023-2024 pricing data, families are paying an average of $0 per month for independent living communities in Ann Arbor. The national average for independent living costs in 2023 was $5,671. Overall, independent living costs in Ann Arbor are 100% lower than the national average.

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The figures below show the average monthly starting costs for Independent Living of nearby cities. Keep in mind that these figures are an average, and that the numbers used to calculate it spanned a wide range. In fact, Seniorly data suggests that most families will underestimate their monthly budget by almost 20%, meaning that once inclusions and services are factored in, they can actually afford more than they originally thought.

$6,583/mo

Fenton

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$3,834/mo

Brooklyn

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Number of independent living communities in Ann Arbor, MI

Number of independent living communities in Washtenaw County

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8.2

Fenton

2 independent living communities

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Demographics

Total population: 120,735

24% of population is 50+ years old, 12% is 65+ years old

Median income: $72,599

The poverty rate is 13% higher for this region compared to the Michigan state average, which is 13%

Diversity

7% of population identify themselves as Black, 17% as Asian, 5% as Hispanic, and 71% as White

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $1,431 per month

Nearby access to 2 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 6 parks

Crime rate: 216 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 82 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 50.2 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 3 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Compare independent living cost to nearby cities	Average monthly cost
Ann Arbor	$5,235
Ypsilanti	$5,475
Saline	$6,195
Dexter	$5,456
South Lyon	$5,767
Canton	$6,263
Milan	$6,329
Belleville	$5,921
Chelsea	$5,687
Plymouth	$3,924
Pinckney	$5,569

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The 5 Best Independent Living Communities in Ann Arbor, MI

Lockwood of Ann Arbor

University Commons

StoryPoint Saline

Brecon Village

American House Carpenter

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Cost of independent living in Ann Arbor area

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Get to know Ann Arbor area

Demographics

Total population: 120,735

Median income: $72,599

Diversity

Neighborhood

Average housing cost: $1,431 per month

Nearby access to 2 grocery store and farmers market

Nearby access to 6 parks

Crime rate: 216 crimes per 10,000 people

Health

Life expectancy: 82 years old

Preventable hospitalizations: 50.2 per 1,000 patients

Regional air quality: 3 unhealthy air quality days per year

Drinking water quality: 0% of people are exposed to violations

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Memory Care

Assisted Living

Board and Care Home

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