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The cost of independent living in Byron Center is about $3,686 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 31 options. Read 592 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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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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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.
Breton Woods is Holland Home's newest Independent Living Community and is located in the southeast portion of the greater Grand Rapids area. This is an active senior community for those 65 and older. Apartment style and condo style living are offered on a beautiful campus which also offers...
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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.
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...
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Cost of independent living in Byron Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Byron Center is $3,686 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clarksville, MI with an average of $3,425 per month.

Independent living costs in Byron Center, MI, vs. nearby cities

Byron Center, MI
$3,689/mo
$3,617/mo

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

Byron Center, MI
$3,689/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Byron Center, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,297/mo
Independent Living
$3,689/mo

Independent living costs in Byron Center, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,758/mo
Studio
$4,798/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,325/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,785/mo

Senior living costs in Byron Center 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: Byron Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeByron Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,689/mo$3,750/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,108/mo$4,249/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,297/mo$4,620/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Byron Center, MI:$3,689/mo
Michigan:$3,750/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Byron Center, MI:$4,108/mo
Michigan:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Byron Center, MI:$4,297/mo
Michigan:$4,620/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Byron Center, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Byron Center 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Byron Center, MI$2,896/mo$3,119/mo-7.1%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Byron Center, MI
2024 average cost:$2,896/mo
2023 average cost:$3,119/mo
Percent change:-7.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Byron Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Byron Center

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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Freedom Village at Holland, a CCRC

4.0
I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since she made the move into this community. Every time I have gone to visit I have been pleased with what I have seen and think the staff do a great job maintaining the facility for all of the residents. She seems be comfortable ...
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Byron Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Byron Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Byron Center, 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 Byron Center 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 Byron Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Byron Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Byron Center 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 Byron Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Byron Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Byron Center 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 Byron Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Byron Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
46.4%
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