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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Muskegon, MI
The cost of independent living in Muskegon is about $3,117 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 16 options. Read 97 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Grand Haven, Spring Lake and Montague.
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23 reviews
Excellent office people, they are great at answering questions. They have many events for residents to participate in, my Mom loves it there.
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.
Residents in the Independent Living portion of our community have a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Kitchens are fully equipped and utilities are covered (cable and Internet service). Monthly rates include restaurant style dining, weekly housekeeping services, social and...
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Most of us here like it here. I like it here very well. I am very happy. The staff here care for us very well. The food is as well as it could be expected in a place that size. I would very much so...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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I came to WLAL after a his fracture and rehab. I was not comfortable going home alone yet. Good Dec continued op Rehab. Everyone has been very helpful and kind. Facility is beautiful clean and well...
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.
Welcome to White Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Whitehall, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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33 reviews
All I can really say. Is that it was a really hard transition for my dad to commit to and the staff in Spring Lake went above and beyond to make the experience very easy answering all of our questions and...
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.
We know it isn't easy finding the right senior living situation for elderly parents in Spring Lake, Michigan. American House Spring Lake presents the best solutions in senior care. Our convenient location allows for easy visits from Muskegon, Grand Haven and other communities along Lake Michigan....
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Mom started in the independent area and has her memory impairment increased staff identified a move to the memory care was necessary and shortly after offered me a private room for more supervision and a...
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.
Welcome to Robbinswood Northcrest Campus, where professional care and personal caring meet. We balance autonomy with supervision for each resident and work to make sure care extends beyond just health. Robbinswood Northcrest Campus is designed, staffed and maintained to best meet the needs and...
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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This is from my perspective...however since my 96 year old mother is checking herself out Friday...against my wishes...she would give a different point of view. She wanted to go home and took very little...
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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Chestnut Fields provides the very best in retirement living with a focus on independent and personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere. The unique "Town Square" concept features an interior streets cape complete with...
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The Village is lovely, the staff is pleasant and the activities are plentiful. My mom resisted leaving her home but within the first month loved her apartment and the complex. She no longer misses her car...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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I had an amazing experience there with my mother. She was there for a respite stay. We went away on a short vacation and was really worried about my mother being home alone so we brought there for 3 weeks....
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.
Seminole Shores Living Center is a beautiful licensed assistant living center located in North Shores, Michigan. We offer cozy studio and one bedroom apartments, equipped with all utilities, a nightstand, blinds, and much more. Residents are free to bring personal items such as chairs, lamps...
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My loved one spent some time here last year. The community is clean and the staff were nice. My loved one felt this community was just a little to quiet for them. The rooms were larger than at the community...
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.
We offer care-free living that brings together a close-knit group of new neighbors and friends. Nested into a wooded area of Norton Shores, our uniquely designed apartments give you elegant surroundings and worry-free living that makes this your ideal new home.
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 Agape Home at Blueberry Fields was where my father spent last few weeks. The staff was very friendly and caring.You could contact them anytime you had a question or if your loved one had a question or...
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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. Since its establishment in 1989, the Agape Home has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults. You will experience excellence in loving...
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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults since it opened in 2010. You will experience excellence in...
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Cost of independent living in Muskegon, MI
The average cost of senior living in Muskegon is $3,117 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $2,902 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muskegon, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muskegon, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Muskegon vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Muskegon, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Muskegon
Recent reviews for independent living in Muskegon
Robbinswood in Grand Haven, MI
4.0
My mom chose Robbinswood because it is close to her friends and family. She enjoys the activities that they provide and the company of the residents there. Mom likes the food that they serve she has no complaints.
The staff is friendly and caring and attentive to her care needs. There are ...
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Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou in Spring Lake, MI
3.9
The residents are very friendly. The staff is wonderful. There are some activities, but not a lot. I would recommend this place to anyone. The "aging in place" concept is very good. I will not have to move my mom as she needs more assistance.
DaySpring Assisted Living in Muskegon, MI
5.0
Our experience with DaySpring Assisted Living has been a very good one! The facility is clean and well kept, the people are friendly, and they take good care of the people who live here.
Muskegon independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muskegon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muskegon, 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 Muskegon 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 Muskegon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muskegon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Muskegon 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 Muskegon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muskegon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muskegon 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 Muskegon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muskegon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
13.3%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care, Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou and The Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Muskegon, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Muskegon, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Muskegon, Michigan is White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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