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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Rapids, MI

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The cost of independent living in Big Rapids is about $2,735 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 86 options.

Read 1011 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 Canadian Lakes, Baldwin and Mecosta.

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Photo of Cove at Lake Woods
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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This is from my perspective...however since my 96 year old mother is checking herself out Friday...against my wishes...she would give a different point of view. She wanted to go home and took very little...
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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Chestnut Fields provides the very best in retirement living with a focus on independent and personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  The unique "Town Square" concept features an interior streets cape complete with...
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I would tell others that it is a good place for assisted living that a resident might need some oversight, but is independent. The community doesn't seem to match up to dietary restrictions when it comes to...
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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Everything is fine for me at my new community. The meals are good to me. My room and the rest of the community is clean. They also have activities available through out the day.
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.
Heron Woods is an independent living community surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County and offers much to do and see. Two hospitals are located within a mile of the apartments, while the grounds themselves are lightly wooded and even...
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 Big Rapids, MI

The average cost of senior living in Big Rapids is $2,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $2,394 per month.

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

Big Rapids, MI
$2,735/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,800/mo
Independent Living
$2,735/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,887/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$2,735/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,910/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,800/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Big Rapids, MI:$2,735/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Big Rapids, MI:$4,910/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Big Rapids, MI:$5,800/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Rapids

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Rapids

Vista Springs Northview Terrace South in Grand Rapids, MI

4.0
Vista Springs is a nice place, overall! The staff are friendly, attentive, and always willing to help. The facility itself is clean and well kept, and the rooms are a nice size for the price. They take great care of the people who live here, and they even have a great meal service.

Margaret's Meadows in Remus, MI

4.2
What we like the most about the Margaret's Meadows community is the staff, they really care about their patients. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

Green Acres of Mt. Pleasant in Mount Pleasant, MI

4.5
My mother lived in the memory care unit here and we had a great overall experience with them. I was a little concerned with the level of attentiveness of the staff at times. For example, she needs someone to provide water/drinks for her and give her the initiative to drink it, otherwise she will ...
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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
2.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
11.6%
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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
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.8%
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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
20%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
21.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
34.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
47.6%
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living and StoryPoint Rockford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Rapids, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 86 independent living facilities near Big Rapids, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Big Rapids, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living and StoryPoint Rockford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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