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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Glenwood, MI

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The cost of independent living in Glenwood is about $2,819 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 149 options.

Read 2037 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Joseph, Portage and Lake Michigan Beach.

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Finding The Whitlock for my dad has been an answer to prayer. We moved him in recently and everyone from the director to the residents have been helpful, friendly and welcoming to my dad. The room is just...
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.
The Whitlock is a premier communtiy of senior apartments that offer assisted living without the feeling of being somekind of hispital or institution. We have specifically designed these apartments, and this community, to ensure that seniors feel content and cared for in this location. Not only do...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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What we liked the most about the community while our loved one was there was that the nurses were great, however I was not impressed with the director she was never available when I had questions or...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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I absolutely love it here ! This place is wonderful and I am really happy with my move to this community. It wasn't to expensive for me it fit right into my budget. This community is spotless and looks...
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. Free heat, water, sewer and trash service. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes. Additional locked storage space at no additional chare. Controlled access...
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So far things seem to be going very well! It's a very nice looking place, and every seems friendly. My loved one really seems to be enjoying himself here, everything is very convenient for him and I haven't...
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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.
Maintenance-free and affordable, Rumely Historic Apartments is conveniently located in downtown LaPorte and within walking distance to many essential local merchants, local government offices and service providers including: Banks, Eateries and Coffee Shops, Art Galleries, and Pharmacy. This is...
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Springview Tower has been under new management since [date removed]. Springview is now professionally managed by KMG Prestige, INC. The new management team has diligently been working hard to make...
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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.
Your Best Choice for Senior Living' Springview Tower is an independent senior community, located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Springview Tower was built with seniors in mind. Our nine story building was designated to free you from the cares of maintenance and upkeep. The pleasures of countryside...
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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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I have been a resident here for 5 years. I am moving in with my son due to health issues. Senior Apartment Living has been good to me here. I have never had a issue with management or maintenance. They have...
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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.
Residents of Whispering Pines enjoy peaceful community living in a wooded environment in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN. Residents, 55 and older, live in nice apartments with well-kept grounds, mature trees and lush green lawns. Although, you may feel you're living in the country, in reality,...
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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.
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
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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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Photo of Millers Assisted Living
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: 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.
Photo of Woodland Terrace of Paw Paw Lake
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, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
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,...
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.
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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, 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
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Glenwood, MI

The average cost of senior living in Glenwood is $2,819 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Niles, MI with an average of $2,805 per month.

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

Glenwood, MI
$2,819/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$5,884/mo
Independent Living
$2,819/mo

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

Studio
$2,743/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,102/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,035/mo

Senior living costs in Glenwood 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: Glenwood, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGlenwood, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,819/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,389/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,884/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Glenwood, MI:$2,819/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Glenwood, MI:$4,389/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Glenwood, MI:$5,884/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Glenwood, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Glenwood 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Glenwood, MI$2,801/mo$2,774/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,707/mo$2,571/mo+5.3%
National$3,198/mo$2,998/mo+6.7%
Glenwood, MI
2024 average cost:$2,801/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,707/mo
2023 average cost:$2,571/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,198/mo
2023 average cost:$2,998/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Glenwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Glenwood

Golden Orchards in Fennville, MI

4.0
I have lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with bad weather. We could also use a generator.

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.

Glenwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Glenwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Glenwood, 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 Glenwood 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 Glenwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Glenwood, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Glenwood 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 Glenwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Glenwood, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Glenwood 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 Glenwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Glenwood, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, StoryPoint Granger and StoryPoint Portage are the top-rated independent living facilities near Glenwood, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 149 independent living facilities near Glenwood, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Glenwood, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, StoryPoint Granger and StoryPoint St. Joseph. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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