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The cost of independent living in Bowens Mill is about $3,518 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options.

Read 174 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 Grand Rapids, Ada and Grandville.

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I enjoy the respect from the people who work here and their expertise and knowledge. I really felt like a caged person who needed help. My brain was getting tired. I don't feel that way anymore. It is an...
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 Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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 and memory care. Throughout each service...
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Very bright, clean and beautiful facility. Staff very friendly and always helpful. They all make an attempt to include residents in activities, and make them feel part of the CascadeTrails"family". I feel...
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.
Welcome to Cascade Trails Senior 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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The staff are wonderful and willing to assist any time that I ask. The food is delicious and the activities are endless to choose from. I recommend this place to everyone I know.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Grand Rapids East! 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 active adult, independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service...
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The staff is very friendly. The meals are decent overall. The response time to the call button is slow at times, which can be frustrating. They do a not appear to have enough staff especially on the...
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.
Addington Place of Grand Rapids is located on a beautiful campus offering supported independent living, assisted living and memory care assisted living. Nestled in a quiet, country setting in southern Kent County, Addington Place is conviently located. The campus is dedicated to enriching and...
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Staff treats us very well. Had some very nice outings and entertainment. They feed us plenty but too much processed foods. Nice views from the rooms. Very clean.
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.
Byron Manor is a comfortable and secure residential community offering a professional, friendly team and multiple levels of care. With personalized living spaces, comfortable gardens, and nutritious meals provided every day, your loved one can thrive and enjoy the safety of 24-hour assistance as...
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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: 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
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: 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, Nursing Homes
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.
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 care here has been good, and I like that they charge a flat fee without a bunch of extra add-on costs. A couple of things could be better. It sometimes seems like they're short-staffed during busy...
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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Cost of independent living in Bowens Mill, MI

The average cost of senior living in Bowens Mill is $3,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wayland, MI with an average of $2,846 per month.

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

Bowens Mill, MI
$3,518/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Bowens Mill, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,730/mo
Independent Living
$3,518/mo

Independent living costs in Bowens Mill, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,761/mo
Studio
$2,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,520/mo

Senior living costs in Bowens Mill 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: Bowens Mill, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBowens Mill, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,518/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,493/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,730/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Bowens Mill, MI:$3,518/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Bowens Mill, MI:$5,493/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Bowens Mill, MI:$6,730/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Bowens Mill, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Bowens Mill 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
Bowens Mill, MI$3,062/mo$3,053/mo+0.3%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Bowens Mill, MI
2024 average cost:$3,062/mo
2023 average cost:$3,053/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Bowens Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Bowens Mill

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
They're doing an excellent job at Villa Maria, we'd give them top marks across the board! Everything they do here they do well! The facility itself is clean and well kept, the staff are all very friendly, they have plenty of activities, and the food is good! This was the first place we toured, ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Stone Ridge Adult Foster Care in Bellevue, MI

5.0
The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would recommend this good community for the excellent care and value for others.

Bowens Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bowens Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bowens Mill, 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 Bowens Mill 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 Bowens Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bowens Mill, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
35.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
31.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
11.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Bowens Mill 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 Bowens Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bowens Mill, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
44.7%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bowens Mill 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 Bowens Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bowens Mill, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
29.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
34%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
39.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
48.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47.5%
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