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The cost of independent living in Decatur is about $3,521 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 171 options. Read 1819 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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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, 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.
Park Place Assisted Living is a locally run, family owned community that has been serving seniors since 1986.  As a registered Eden Alternative home we make everyday life more enjoyable with our pets, gardens, child visitors, and staff that feel more like family than caregivers.  We...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Contemporary 1 and 2 bedrooms Closet Space Galore Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Washer and Dryer hook ups Fitness Room Library Elevator Community Center Featuring Speakers and monthly social events And so much more! WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF PHOENIX ROAD. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5 and...
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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
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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.
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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.
The Lexington Place at Longmeadow is an independent, 55 and over, senior housing community located in the small city of Niles, Berrien and Cass counties, MI. The community itself is located in the heart of the city, nearby many small lakes, and just down the road from the St. Joseph River. Niles,...
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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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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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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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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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My Mother in law has tried one meal at this community as she is in independent living and it was very good. She is still getting settled into the community so she has not yet participated in any activities....
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.
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We ended up moving my father to Crown Point in Stevensville. More up to date facility, cleaner, level of care seems as good if not a little better, and the facility is 1/2 the cost. They have been very...
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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.
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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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...
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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: 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.
Allegan Senior Residences is a brand new apartment community located in beautiful downtown Allegan, MI. We offer 20 independent apartment homes for those 55 and better! In walking distance to many great shops in downtown Allegan! Call today!
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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
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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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 Decatur, MI

The average cost of senior living in Decatur is $3,521 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edwardsburg, MI with an average of $3,324 per month.

Independent living costs in Decatur, MI, vs. nearby cities

Decatur, MI
$3,521/mo
$3,768/mo
$3,764/mo

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

Decatur, MI
$3,521/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Decatur, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,459/mo
Independent Living
$3,521/mo

Independent living costs in Decatur, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,685/mo
Studio
$5,104/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,752/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,122/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,330/mo

Senior living costs in Decatur 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: Decatur, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDecatur, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,521/mo$3,861/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,398/mo$4,355/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,459/mo$4,770/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Decatur, MI:$3,521/mo
Michigan:$3,861/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Decatur, MI:$4,398/mo
Michigan:$4,355/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Decatur, MI:$4,459/mo
Michigan:$4,770/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Decatur, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Decatur 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
Decatur, MI$2,911/mo$3,012/mo-3.4%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Decatur, MI
2024 average cost:$2,911/mo
2023 average cost:$3,012/mo
Percent change:-3.4%
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2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
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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 Decatur

Recent reviews for independent living in Decatur

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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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.

Decatur independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Decatur independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Decatur, 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 Decatur 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 Decatur partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Decatur, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Decatur 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 Decatur communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Decatur, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Decatur 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 Decatur offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Decatur, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and River Ridge Retirement Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Decatur, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 171 independent living facilities near Decatur, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Decatur, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and River Ridge Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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