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The cost of independent living in Kentwood is about $3,633 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 63 options. Read 1032 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nestled on an expansive 30-acre campus, Covenant Village offers the luxury of a country home that’s just three miles from downtown Grand Rapids. An indoor village center includes a pool, spa, sauna and steam room; health club; fellowship center; business, learning, wellness and banking centers;...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Kentwood, MI

The average cost of senior living in Kentwood is $3,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Odessa, MI with an average of $3,320 per month.

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

Kentwood, MI
$3,636/mo
$3,614/mo

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

Kentwood, MI
$3,636/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,252/mo
Independent Living
$3,636/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,741/mo
Studio
$4,728/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,822/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,409/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,948/mo

Senior living costs in Kentwood 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: Kentwood, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKentwood, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,636/mo$3,750/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,068/mo$4,251/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,252/mo$4,622/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Kentwood, MI:$3,636/mo
Michigan:$3,750/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Kentwood, MI:$4,068/mo
Michigan:$4,251/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Kentwood, MI:$4,252/mo
Michigan:$4,622/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Kentwood, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Kentwood 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Kentwood, MI$3,252/mo$3,024/mo+7.5%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Kentwood, MI
2024 average cost:$3,252/mo
2023 average cost:$3,024/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
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 Kentwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Kentwood

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
They're doing an excellent job at Villa Maria, we'd give them top marks across the board! Everything they do here they do well! The facility itself is clean and well kept, the staff are all very friendly, they have plenty of activities, and the food is good! This was the first place we toured, ...
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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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Walnut Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Kentwood, MI

5.0
I am very pleased with the care at Care Cardinal. Their staff has been very supporrtive and goes above and beyond for the care of my mother.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and approachability of the staff across several communities, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, StoryPoint Wyoming, Cascade Trails Senior Living, and Sentinel Pointe, making residents and their families feel welcome and at home.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities offered in the communities, such as music, crafts, exercise classes, and religious services, as mentioned in reviews for Cascade Trails Senior Living, StoryPoint Wyoming, and Grand Woods Senior Apartments.
Safe and secure living environments. Several reviews highlight the safety measures in place at communities, including access to emergency services and on-site medical staff, as noted in reviews for StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, Cascade Trails Senior Living, and Grand Woods Senior Apartments.
Delicious and accommodating meals. Reviews consistently mention the high-quality and personalized meal options available in the communities, with accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preferences, as expressed in reviews for Cascade Trails Senior Living, StoryPoint Wyoming, and Byron Manor.
Supportive and communicative staff. Residents and their families appreciate the open and frequent communication between staff and themselves, allowing for transparency and peace of mind, as seen in reviews for StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, StoryPoint Wyoming, and Rivertown Ridge.
Thoughtfully designed living spaces. Reviews highlight the functionality and comfort of the living spaces in the communities, with ample room for personal belongings and a homelike atmosphere, as mentioned in reviews for Grand Woods Senior Apartments, Sentinel Pointe, and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West.
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Kentwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kentwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kentwood, 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 Kentwood 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 Kentwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kentwood, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kentwood 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 Kentwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kentwood, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kentwood 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 Kentwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kentwood, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.1%
46.4%
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