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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Bedford, MI

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The cost of independent living in Bedford is about $2,954 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 259 options.

Read 3663 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Kalamazoo, Portage and Battle Creek.

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I love this place. It's secure. Very quiet. You rarely hear the neighbors. Most times I don't run into anyone in the halls. I've seen places that aren't clean and this one is very clean. They address...
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.
Hawk's Ridge Senior is a brand new community located in Bath, at the I-69 and Webster Road exit! We feature spacious 2 bedroom apartment homes for persons age 55 and older. With a gorgeous view of Park Lake or the adjoining woods, we offer the comforts of the country, while still being close to...
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The staff are wonderful women who truly care. As far as the activities go, I think they need more staff that are creative to plan things.
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.
New Life Assisted Living Centers are located at two locations in DeWitt and Haslett, Mich. The modernized senior care facilities offer personalized care with fewer than 17 residents in each location. The traditional homes were converted to permit fully furnished bedrooms designed specifically for...
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My dad received very personalized care. Staff is very caring and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. Atmosphere is very "homey" and friendly. There are many activities available to participate in. Facility is...
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.
Royal Park Place is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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5 for all with occasional exception for food as a rating of 4. Very gracious and caring. The community of Sisters is welcoming and caring.
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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My mom moved in last summer and loves it. She’s made good friends with some of the other ladies living there. She loves [name removed] and the Uno tournaments. Bingo is always fun too. [name removed]...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Way Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Holt, MI) — LifeHOUSE Prestige Way has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to...
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The staff is really good. They have a beautiful location. Super nice rooms. They do have quite a few different faces. I do see coming and going. But I've also learned to know the regular staff and they have...
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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I am a resident of Grand Woods Senior Apartments and have enjoyed living here for approximately three years. My fellow residents are very friendly. We enjoy various activities that are scheduled...
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,...
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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Things have gone well so far with Westbrook Place! The process of getting my loved one moved in was extremely expedient and easy, they helped out a lot with the paperwork. My loved one really loves her...
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.
Westbrook Place is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Battle Creek, northwest Calhoun County, Michigan. Westbrook Place is conveniently located near shopping centers, hospital and medical facilities, restaurants,...
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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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This is a wonderful place for your mother and father.they took such good care of my parents,wood recommendthis beautiful place to eveyone,the people are so compassionate. they made the move very easy for us....
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.
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.
Lakeview Meadows affordable 55 + senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. We are located in the heart of Battle Creek, close to shopping, banking and medical facilities. We offer free heat, water, sewer & trash service. Spacious 1 & 2...
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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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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...
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.
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
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.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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: 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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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.

Cost of independent living in Bedford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bedford is $2,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bellevue, MI with an average of $2,599 per month.

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

Bedford, MI
$2,954/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,594/mo
Independent Living
$2,954/mo

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

Studio
$3,217/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,194/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,007/mo

Senior living costs in Bedford 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: Bedford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBedford, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,954/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,724/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,594/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bedford, MI:$2,954/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bedford, MI:$4,724/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bedford, MI:$5,594/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Bedford, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bedford 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 average 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
Bedford, MI$2,816/mo$2,722/mo+3.4%
Michigan$2,764/mo$2,604/mo+6.1%
National$3,243/mo$3,054/mo+6.2%
Bedford, MI
2024 average cost:$2,816/mo
2023 average cost:$2,722/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,764/mo
2023 average cost:$2,604/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,054/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bedford

Recent reviews for independent living in Bedford

Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.0
I chose Burcham Hills because I went and interviewed different places and this is the one that stood out to me. It seemed like they had more of an open door policy, people were mingling rather than sitting in their rooms and I liked that. I am in a smaller apartment and I am happy with it, they ...
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Golden Orchards in Fennville, MI

4.0
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 bad weather. We could also use a generator.

Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paw Paw, MI

5.0
Like the way they treat people here. They really try to deal with any short comings that may occur. Do a good job dealing with issues. Food improvement is noticeable. Takes the time to help residents understand issues that may arise. Do a good job keeping everyone happy.

Bedford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bedford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bedford, 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 Bedford 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 Bedford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bedford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
28.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bedford 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 Bedford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bedford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bedford 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 Bedford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bedford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.2%
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NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, The Oaks at NorthPointe Woods and Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bedford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 259 independent living facilities near Bedford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Bedford, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cascade Trails Senior Living and Independence Village of East Lansing. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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