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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Allegan County, MI
The cost of independent living in Allegan County is about $3,516 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 232 options. Read 2703 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Holland, Grandville and Saugatuck.
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They're really excellent at communicating with the family; they're also really invested in the care of my father. They think of things that I wouldn't. You'd think that that would come naturally to people...
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.
Provision Living at St. Joseph boasts 56 beautiful apartments intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom private apartments, which...
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I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.
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.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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The other tenants were very nice and helpful toward my Mother. Far as board games etc. She has felt welcomed by others. There are some concerns with the toileting situation. She was not use to not wiping...
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.
Located just off Portage Street is Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan's Washington Square Co-op Apartments, which specializes in senior housing. It's nestled in a park-like setting with its old, beautiful trees and garden areas which are used by residents, along with the picnic areas and other...
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They have lots of activities and outings organized by a fantastic activity director. Right now there is a weekly van ride to a grocery stores for residents to shop. The store varies week by week. She also...
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.
Grand Woods Senior Apartments is nestled in a beautiful wooded area, but close to many accomodations. You will have many amenities to enjoy throughout the community including a beautiful lobby with a fireplace, a comfortable coffee bistro with a flat screen T.V, game room, beauty salon,...
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A great place to live. Friendly and courteous. I'm going on my 13th year. Great shopping area. Walking distance to all my favorite stores and pharmacies. I was able to meet with corporate and they were kind...
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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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The staff is amazing. Very helpful. Always smiling. In the year she's been there I've not run into one grumpy person. I'm sure they have bad days, but they seem to hide them well. My mom's a talker, and...
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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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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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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Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
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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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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.
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.
Allegan Senior Residences is a brand new apartment community located in beautiful downtown Allegan, MI. We offer 20 independent apartment homes for those 55 and better! In walking distance to many great shops in downtown Allegan! Call today!
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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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I have lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out 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.
LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Fennville, MI) — LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its...
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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.
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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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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.
The Village at Appledorn is a lifestyle you deserve and an apartment you can afford. We are an independent retirement community. We are centrally located in beautiful Holland, Mi. which was just recently selected as the 2nd best place to live in the U.S. We have our own transportation and have...
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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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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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I would recommend this community. Being in this area it was very convenient to get to. The staff bent over backwards to make the community a homey experience for my loved one and the other residents.
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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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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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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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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.
Serenity Homes- WestSerenity Home - West is an assisted living community located in Holland, MI. The city of Holland is a small town of about 33,000 people in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. Holland is a quiet, coastal town close to Lake Michigan, stores and local shops. Residents can enjoy going...
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.
Sheldon Meadows Living Center is located in Grand Haven, which is only minutes away from both Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We pride ourselves on making sure that each resident is able to live in a environment where they feel safe and can call home. We firmly believe that we establish the...
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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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.
Cost of independent living in Allegan County, MI
The average cost of senior living in Allegan County is $3,516 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parchment, MI with an average of $3,428 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Allegan County, MI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Allegan County, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Allegan County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Allegan County, MI by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Allegan County over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Allegan County
Recent reviews for independent living in Allegan County
American House Jenison
5.0
American House is a pet friendly facility. One and two bedroom apartments offered, continental breakfast available every single morning and a chef prepared noon meal consistently wonderful! All utilities and services included in the monthly rent - Ithis is a wonderful place to live!
Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI
4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive.
I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids
4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.
Allegan County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allegan County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allegan County, 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 Allegan County 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 Allegan County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allegan County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Allegan County 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 Allegan County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allegan County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
21.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allegan County 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 Allegan County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allegan County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Allegan County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 232 independent living facilities near Allegan County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Allegan County, Michigan are Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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