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The cost of independent living in Cooks Mill is about $3,722 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 666 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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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: 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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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: 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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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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I am doing fine at Hope Woods. Things are going great here. I'm having a good time getting settled in and meeting new people. The staff is excellent. There are more activities than I can handle. They provide...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hope Woods offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes for adults over 55 years of age. Hope Woods is designed to promote the active lifestyles of our residents.Hope Woods is conveniently located in the hear of Oshtemo, just a short drive from many area grocery stores, restaurants, and...
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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.
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: 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
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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...
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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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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....
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cooks Mill, MI

The average cost of senior living in Cooks Mill is $3,722 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $3,089 per month.

Independent living costs in Cooks Mill, MI, vs. nearby cities

Cooks Mill, MI
$3,722/mo
$3,538/mo
$3,587/mo

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

Cooks Mill, MI
$3,722/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,772/mo
Independent Living
$3,722/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,833/mo
Studio
$5,460/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,199/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,686/mo

Senior living costs in Cooks 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: Cooks Mill, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCooks Mill, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,722/mo$3,859/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,604/mo$4,352/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,772/mo$4,767/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Cooks Mill, MI:$3,722/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Cooks Mill, MI:$4,604/mo
Michigan:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Cooks Mill, MI:$4,772/mo
Michigan:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Cooks Mill, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cooks 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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cooks Mill, MI$2,927/mo$3,539/mo-17.3%
Michigan$2,667/mo$2,649/mo+0.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Cooks Mill, MI
2024 average cost:$2,927/mo
2023 average cost:$3,539/mo
Percent change:-17.3%
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2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
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2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cooks Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Cooks Mill

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.

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

City View in the Square Co-Op Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
5 for everything except dining/meals because city view doesn't provide that service. Overall, my mother in laws experience has been great. The apartment is very nice, it is very affordable and the people who work at this complex are very nice. We are still so grateful for your help in finding ...
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Cooks Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cooks Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cooks 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 Cooks 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 Cooks Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cooks Mill, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cooks 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 Cooks Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cooks Mill, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cooks 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 Cooks Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
46.4%
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StoryPoint Portage, StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place and Brookdale Portage Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cooks Mill, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 42 independent living facilities near Cooks Mill, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cooks Mill, Michigan are StoryPoint Portage and StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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