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The cost of independent living in Monterey Center is about $3,640 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 169 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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My dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes the...
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.
Welcome to Briarwood Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...
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Very helpful and polite administrative staff. Room size is very adequate, don't know much about activities, my mother doesn't participate in many of them.
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.
Byron Manor is a comfortable and secure residential community offering a professional, friendly team and multiple levels of care. With personalized living spaces, comfortable gardens, and nutritious meals provided every day, your loved one can thrive and enjoy the safety of 24-hour assistance as...
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IT is a very peaceful atmosphere and yes we would absolutely, recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!...
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Caring staff. Very clean and a beautiful building. We would recommend The Cortland Holland Meadows to other families based on the experience
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 Cortland Holland, proudly part of the Priority Life Care network, emerges as a comprehensive assisted living and memory care community situated in the picturesque town of Holland, Michigan. This community is uniquely designed to cater to a wide spectrum of needs, offering both the...
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My dad received very personalized care. Staff is very caring and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. Atmosphere is very "homey" and friendly. There are many activities available to participate in. Facility is...
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.
Royal Park Place is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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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...
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.
At Golden Orchards, our residents thrive in a welcoming, close-knit community.Set against the scenic backdrop of Southwest Michigan's fruit farming country, Golden Orchards managed by Commonwealth Senior Living is where heartfelt care meets small town warmth. Here, you'll find a welcoming...
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My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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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.
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!
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.
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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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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...

Cost of independent living in Monterey Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Monterey Center is $3,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zeeland, MI with an average of $3,512 per month.

Independent living costs in Monterey Center, MI, vs. nearby cities

Monterey Center, MI
$3,640/mo
$3,813/mo
$3,651/mo

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

Monterey Center, MI
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Monterey Center, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,480/mo
Independent Living
$3,640/mo

Independent living costs in Monterey Center, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,100/mo
Studio
$5,057/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,308/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,450/mo

Senior living costs in Monterey Center 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: Monterey Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonterey Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,640/mo$3,748/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,287/mo$4,249/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,480/mo$4,620/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Monterey Center, MI:$3,640/mo
Michigan:$3,748/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Monterey Center, MI:$4,287/mo
Michigan:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Monterey Center, MI:$4,480/mo
Michigan:$4,620/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Monterey Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Monterey Center

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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Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

Freedom Village at Holland, a CCRC

4.0
I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since she made the move into this community. Every time I have gone to visit I have been pleased with what I have seen and think the staff do a great job maintaining the facility for all of the residents. She seems be comfortable ...
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Monterey Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monterey Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monterey Center, 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 Monterey Center 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 Monterey Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monterey Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Monterey Center 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 Monterey Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monterey Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monterey Center 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 Monterey Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monterey Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
33%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.7%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Byron Manor and Kauhale Otsego are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monterey Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 14 independent living facilities near Monterey Center, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Monterey Center, Michigan are StoryPoint Grand Rapids East, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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