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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Gilead, MI

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The cost of independent living in East Gilead is about $3,493 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 151 options. Read 1707 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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East Gilead Independent Living Facilities | 1707 Reviews

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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: 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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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.
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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.
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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I am very happy with the excellent care that my mom is getting at this great community.Robin was extremely helpful and caring. The food is very good and a nice variety. They offer great activities. Very...
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.
Jackson Friendly Home is an assisted living community located in the dynamic town of Jackson, Michigan. Our quiet and peaceful community is located just minutes from everything that Jackson has to offer. It is the ideal location for residents who want to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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.
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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, 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.
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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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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in East Gilead, MI

The average cost of senior living in East Gilead is $3,493 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $3,100 per month.

Independent living costs in East Gilead, MI, vs. nearby cities

East Gilead, MI
$3,493/mo
$3,598/mo
$3,458/mo

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

East Gilead, MI
$3,493/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in East Gilead, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,264/mo
Independent Living
$3,493/mo

Independent living costs in East Gilead, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,592/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,271/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,870/mo

Senior living costs in East Gilead 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: East Gilead, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Gilead, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,493/mo$3,802/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$3,530/mo$4,284/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$4,264/mo$4,663/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
East Gilead, MI:$3,493/mo
Michigan:$3,802/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
East Gilead, MI:$3,530/mo
Michigan:$4,284/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
East Gilead, MI:$4,264/mo
Michigan:$4,663/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in East Gilead, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Gilead 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
East Gilead, MI$2,915/mo$3,204/mo-9.0%
Michigan$2,666/mo$2,649/mo+0.6%
National$3,215/mo$3,105/mo+3.5%
East Gilead, MI
2024 average cost:$2,915/mo
2023 average cost:$3,204/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,666/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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2024 average cost:$3,215/mo
2023 average cost:$3,105/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Gilead

Recent reviews for independent living in East Gilead

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
Every member seems to genuinely care about each person living at Smith Farm. Staff members learn the names of new residents quickly and always address you by name – with a genuine smile. The level of service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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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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East Gilead independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Gilead independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Gilead, 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 East Gilead 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 East Gilead partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Gilead, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
28.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in East Gilead 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 East Gilead communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Gilead, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Gilead 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 East Gilead offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Gilead, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.8%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.2%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46.8%
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Park Place Senior Living, StoryPoint Fort Wayne North and Chandler Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near East Gilead, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 151 independent living facilities near East Gilead, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in East Gilead, Michigan is StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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