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The cost of independent living in Big Rapids is about $4,239 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 109 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.

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We have a 1 bedroom, the rooms CD are large, you feel like you have your own place. The staff are friendly, get you out for meals and activities. It's nice they can set their own temperature for their room....
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.
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The facility is one of the best staffed that Ive seen. Its small so you have a good idea of the graciousness of the staff and administrator. It is difficult to rate overall value due to how much I like staff...
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.
Welcome to Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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The staff is very helpful and considerate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family to...
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in a...
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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.
Our Rockford community home is easily spotted off Northland Drive in the scenic city of Rockford, Michigan. Our cozy home offers a spacious community room that flows into the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining area. Our home offers barrier free bedrooms and bathrooms and is staffed 24...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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 Big Rapids, MI

The average cost of senior living in Big Rapids is $4,239 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $3,068 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Rapids, MI, vs. nearby cities

Big Rapids, MI
$4,239/mo
$4,212/mo
$4,010/mo

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

Big Rapids, MI
$4,239/mo
U.S. national average
$4,179/mo

Independent living costs in Big Rapids, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,239/mo
Independent Living
$4,239/mo

Independent living costs in Big Rapids, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,540/mo

Senior living costs in Big Rapids 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: Big Rapids, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Rapids, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$4,239/mo$3,763/mo$4,179/mo
Assisted Living$4,239/mo$4,265/mo$4,721/mo
Memory Care$4,239/mo$4,639/mo$4,976/mo
Independent Living
Big Rapids, MI:$4,239/mo
Michigan:$3,763/mo
U.S.:$4,179/mo
Assisted Living
Big Rapids, MI:$4,239/mo
Michigan:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,721/mo
Memory Care
Big Rapids, MI:$4,239/mo
Michigan:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,976/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Rapids

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Rapids

White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living

3.9
Your solicited reviews should not be identified by even a first name. If I had complaints about an assisted living home, I wouldn't feel comfortable in writing about it because the staff would know who I am with first name and last initial! (I plan to take my complaints directly to the ...
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Reed City Fields

4.0
The food is ok staff is good they check on her to see if she needs anything and they are friendly they have crafts ,bingo , they have in house services they have volunteers come in and play music. Xmas they have kids come in a caroling. They also have a beauty shop in house once a week.

Big Rapids independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Rapids independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Rapids, 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 Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Rapids, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.3%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Rapids, MINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Rapids 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 Big Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Rapids, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.5%
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