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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Kalamazoo County, MI

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The cost of independent living in Kalamazoo County is about $3,463 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 183 options.

Read 2991 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 Kalamazoo, Portage and Battle Creek.

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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: 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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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: 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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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
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.
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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We placed my mom on the third floor memory care and from day one we were very impressed with not only their ability to provide care for their residents but also their ability to care about their residents....
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.
Located in the popular Uptown District of Grand Rapids, Fulton Manor is close to downtown. This makes it a convenient location for family members who live and work downtown or in the near northeast and near southeast neighborhoods. Fulton Manor provides catered living for those who are still...
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Cost of independent living in Kalamazoo County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Kalamazoo County is $3,463 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marcellus, MI with an average of $2,819 per month.

Independent living costs in Kalamazoo County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Kalamazoo County, MI
$3,463/mo

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

Kalamazoo County, MI
$3,463/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Kalamazoo County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,422/mo
Independent Living
$3,463/mo

Independent living costs in Kalamazoo County, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,896/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,281/mo

Senior living costs in Kalamazoo County 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: Kalamazoo County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKalamazoo County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,463/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,838/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,422/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Kalamazoo County, MI:$3,463/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Kalamazoo County, MI:$4,838/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Kalamazoo County, MI:$6,422/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Kalamazoo County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kalamazoo County 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
Kalamazoo County, MI$2,923/mo$2,872/mo+1.8%
Michigan$2,850/mo$2,738/mo+4.1%
National$3,400/mo$3,276/mo+3.8%
Kalamazoo County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,923/mo
2023 average cost:$2,872/mo
Percent change:+1.8%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,738/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,400/mo
2023 average cost:$3,276/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Kalamazoo County

Recent reviews for independent living in Kalamazoo County

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.

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.

Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Kalamazoo County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kalamazoo County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kalamazoo County, 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 Kalamazoo County 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 Kalamazoo County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kalamazoo County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Kalamazoo County 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 Kalamazoo County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
30.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kalamazoo County 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 Kalamazoo County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
39.3%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
23%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
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StoryPoint Portage, StoryPoint Oshtemo and Brookdale Portage Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kalamazoo County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 183 independent living facilities near Kalamazoo County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Kalamazoo County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Forest Glen Assisted Living and Cascade Trails Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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