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The cost of independent living in Lee is about $3,629 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 219 options. Read 2745 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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The staff and administrators are very helpful to me and my family as we navigate my mother's dementia and physical decline. From what I see in my time there, everyone at Cortland Northview treats the...
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.
The Cortland Northview, now a proud member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Our community is specifically tailored for seniors who may need a little assistance to those who have with...
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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...
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.
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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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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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 a resident of Grand Woods Senior Apartments and have enjoyed living here for approximately three years. My fellow residents are very friendly. We enjoy various activities that are scheduled...
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.
Grand Woods Senior Apartments is nestled in a beautiful wooded area, but close to many accomodations. You will have many amenities to enjoy throughout the community including a beautiful lobby with a fireplace, a comfortable coffee bistro with a flat screen T.V, game room, beauty salon,...
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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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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...
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.
Contemporary 1 and 2 bedrooms Closet Space Galore Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Washer and Dryer hook ups Fitness Room Library Elevator Community Center Featuring Speakers and monthly social events And so much more! WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF PHOENIX ROAD. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5 and...
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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.
Allegan Senior Residences is a brand new apartment community located in beautiful downtown Allegan, MI. We offer 20 independent apartment homes for those 55 and better! In walking distance to many great shops in downtown Allegan! Call today!
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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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I would recommend this community. Being in this area it was very convenient to get to. The staff bent over backwards to make the community a homey experience for my loved one and the other 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.
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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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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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.
The Village at Appledorn is a lifestyle you deserve and an apartment you can afford. We are an independent retirement community. We are centrally located in beautiful Holland, Mi. which was just recently selected as the 2nd best place to live in the U.S. We have our own transportation and have...
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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.
Serenity Homes- WestSerenity Home - West is an assisted living community located in Holland, MI. The city of Holland is a small town of about 33,000 people in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. Holland is a quiet, coastal town close to Lake Michigan, stores and local shops. Residents can enjoy going...
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
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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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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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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.
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
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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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I am doing fine at Hope Woods. Things are going great here. I'm having a good time getting settled in and meeting new people. The staff is excellent. There are more activities than I can handle. They provide...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hope Woods offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes for adults over 55 years of age. Hope Woods is designed to promote the active lifestyles of our residents.Hope Woods is conveniently located in the hear of Oshtemo, just a short drive from many area grocery stores, restaurants, and...
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: 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
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.

Cost of independent living in Lee, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lee is $3,629 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decatur, MI with an average of $3,500 per month.

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

Lee, MI
$3,629/mo

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

Lee, MI
$3,629/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,391/mo
Independent Living
$3,629/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,788/mo
Studio
$5,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,070/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,317/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,374/mo

Senior living costs in Lee 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: Lee, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLee, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,629/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,275/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,391/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lee, MI:$3,629/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Lee, MI:$4,275/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lee, MI:$4,391/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Lee, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lee 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
Lee, MI$3,126/mo$3,000/mo+4.2%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lee, MI
2024 average cost:$3,126/mo
2023 average cost:$3,000/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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 Lee

Recent reviews for independent living in Lee

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.

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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Lee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lee, 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 Lee 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 Lee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lee, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lee 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 Lee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lee, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lee 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 Lee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lee, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.8%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Forest Glen Assisted Living and Cascade Trails Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lee, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 219 independent living facilities near Lee, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lee, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Forest Glen Assisted Living and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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