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6 Best Independent Living Communities in California, MI

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9.0
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9.0
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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff some of them are great, and others are just ok. With the meals there is little variety, and there are very few activities but our loved one wouldn't join in...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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8.5
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8.5
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Staff treats residents with love and dignity. Director is always on- site and available for consultation. I like that he is a registered nurse and treats his staff with great respect, maintaining high...
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 aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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8.5
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8.5
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The Meals are good and residents have choices. Activities are varied and again residents can choose if they want to participate. I checked out several other places and felt that LakeHouse Coldwater was the...
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.
***As of 9/14/2021, 100% of our staff and residents are fully vaccinated!***Masonville Place, our lively senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan sits in a residential neighborhood just two blocks south of Coldwater Little League Park. Coldwater is known for its many lakes and recreational...
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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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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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Cost of independent living in California, MI

The average cost of senior living in California is $3,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jonesville, MI with an average of $2,927 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in California, MI vs. nearby cities

California, MI
$3,655/mo
$3,631/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in California, MI vs. the state and national average

California, MI
$3,655/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in California vs. other types of senior living

$4,006/mo
Independent Living
$3,655/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in California, MI by room type

Studio
$3,788/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,725/mo

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 California

Recent reviews for independent living in California

LakeHouse Coldwater

5.0
I would give this place a 5 across the board they were amazing!!! A little expensive but well worth it for the care and peace of mind that she got and we had with leaving her.

Drews Place of Coldwater II

5.0
They are attentive, caring and responsive. The meals are wonderful and the rooms are routinely cleaned. We picked this community because of the location and reputation. I would recommend to others.

Drews Place of Coldwater I

3.9
Drews Place of Coldwater could improve on the cleanliness, especially in the dining room. Patient rooms need to be cleaned better Also or maybe more often would be the key. The staff are awesome. They are wonderful with my mother. She seems very content and well taken care of.

California independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in California independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in California, 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 California 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 California partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
California, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in California 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 California communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
California, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
60%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in California 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 California offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
California, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
40%
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Drews Place of Coldwater I, Drews Place of Coldwater II and LakeHouse Coldwater are the top-rated independent living facilities near California, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near California, Michigan. See the full list.

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