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The cost of independent living in Eckford is about $3,310 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 208 options. Read 2158 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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5 for all with occasional exception for food as a rating of 4. Very gracious and caring. The community of Sisters is welcoming and caring.
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My mom moved in last summer and loves it. She’s made good friends with some of the other ladies living there. She loves [name removed] and the Uno tournaments. Bingo is always fun too. [name removed]...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Way Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Holt, MI) — LifeHOUSE Prestige Way has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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.
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The woodlands is a small homey type atmosphere. Staff is friendly and give care to patients that is respectful. There are activities for the residents. They keep them busy.
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.
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The other tenants were very nice and helpful toward my Mother. Far as board games etc. She has felt welcomed by others. There are some concerns with the toileting situation. She was not use to not wiping...
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.
Located just off Portage Street is Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan's Washington Square Co-op Apartments, which specializes in senior housing. It's nestled in a park-like setting with its old, beautiful trees and garden areas which are used by residents, along with the picnic areas and other...
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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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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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.
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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: 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: 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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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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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....
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: 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.
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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...
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.
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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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.
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...
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.
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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.
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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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 Eckford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Eckford is $3,310 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jackson, MI with an average of $2,709 per month.

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

Eckford, MI
$3,310/mo
$2,917/mo
$2,960/mo

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

Eckford, MI
$3,310/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$4,533/mo
Independent Living
$3,310/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,825/mo
Studio
$5,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,831/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,248/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,250/mo

Senior living costs in Eckford 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: Eckford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEckford, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,310/mo$3,755/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,305/mo$4,255/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,533/mo$4,626/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Eckford, MI:$3,310/mo
Michigan:$3,755/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Eckford, MI:$4,305/mo
Michigan:$4,255/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Eckford, MI:$4,533/mo
Michigan:$4,626/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Eckford, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Eckford 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Eckford, MI$2,743/mo$2,735/mo+0.3%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Eckford, MI
2024 average cost:$2,743/mo
2023 average cost:$2,735/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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 Eckford

Recent reviews for independent living in Eckford

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Independence Village of East Lansing, residents praise the staff's willingness to go above and beyond to make residents feel at home. At Brookdale Adrian, families appreciate the long-t ...
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Variety of activities to accommodate different interests. Several reviews highlight the range of activities offered at communities, ensuring that there is something for everyone. At StoryPoint Portage, residents enjoy the fun events and activities that are regularly organized, while those at StoryPoint East Lansing appreciate the flexibility in cho ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews often emphasize the importance of a clean and updated living environment. At Grandhaven Manor, residents enjoy the pristine bathrooms and well-kept common areas, while those at Brookdale Adrian appreciate the renovated patio and dining room.
Personalized care and attention. Many reviews mention the individualized care and attention provided by staff members. At Independence Village of Grand Ledge, residents feel that their needs are met with compassion and respect, while those at Holt Heritage Village appreciate the staff's dedication to their well-being.
Vibrant social atmosphere. Several reviews emphasize the social aspect of the communities, with residents forming strong bonds with one another. At Independence Village of East Lansing, residents and families appreciate the friendliness and welcoming nature of the community, while those at StoryPoint Portage enjoy the ...
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Individualized dining options. The importance of quality meals and dining experiences is a common theme in reviews. At Brookdale Adrian, families praise the chef's ability to accommodate dietary restrictions and preferences, while those at Independence Village of East Lansing appreciate the variety and deliciousness of th ...
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Eckford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eckford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eckford, 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 Eckford 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 Eckford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
27.7%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Eckford 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 Eckford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
17.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eckford 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 Eckford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.5%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Abbot Park and Independence Village of East Lansing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Eckford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 208 independent living facilities near Eckford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Eckford, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Independence Village of Grand Ledge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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