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The cost of independent living in New Buffalo is about $2,750 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 216 options.

Read 3054 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 St. Joseph, Michigan City and La Porte.

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Photo of Residences at Coffee Creek
1111 Photos available
10
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88 reviews
10
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I can tell you a great story My mother in law had episodes of Parkinson's psychosis Often she would call if she was confused, hallucinating etc One call, she was hallucinating so badly that I remained on 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.
Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...
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11 Video available
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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32 reviews
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Mom moved into The Clare at the start of the year and so far it’s been a very good experience. The staff has been so friendly and kind, and mom is making use of the amenities. We have dinner with her quite...
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.
The Clare rises as an integral part of downtown Chicago—with the blue of Lake Michigan at one hand, the proud skyline at the other and at its feet all you could ever desire for enrichment, excitement and fulfillment. This premiere retirement residence and the unique lifestyle it offers await you...
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77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.9
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62 reviews
9.9
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62 reviews
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10 to each. It's been a wonderful experience. The only thing I cannot rate is the food as my mother makes her own food. The staff is wonderful. You can see that they truly care about the residents. Apartment...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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2020 Photos available
9.8
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70 reviews
9.8
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70 reviews
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[name removed] and staff have been a great help as our parents have adjusted to assisted living. Always willing to assist parent + all of us with our needs. Always Kind & that is noticed by all.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home. At Forest Glen, assisted living offers personalized support in a welcoming environment designed to help residents maintain independence while receiving help when...
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3434 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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95 reviews
9.8
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10/10 we love it my mother in law has had a wonderful experience and I'm working on moving my dad in sooner than later. No where else I'd consider placing him.
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At StoryPoint Granger, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a welcoming...
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3838 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.8
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124 reviews
9.8
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124 reviews
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I have never been to a community that has as much fun as Story Point, Chesterton! [name removed] at the front desk is the nicest receptionist I have met! She is always ready to help and can solve any problem
Provides: Independent Living
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 living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At StoryPoint Chesterton, independent living and enhanced living offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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9.7
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20 reviews
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One of the great things about Settler's Place is the staff. Our loved one really enjoys getting and reading her mail and as her address has changed most of her mail is forwarded to her POA. He pays the bills...
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.
Trustwell Living at Settlers Place is located in the small town of La Porte, Indiana. We are on the southeast edge of town, where we can enjoy the beautiful farmland and also be close to downtown for activities and shopping. We encourage our residents to enjoy the outdoors and offer...
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5555 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.6
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22 reviews
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The staff always answers the phone happy and polite. People have always been helpful to me when I’m helping my mother who is a resident. I also like that there are activities going on frequently. The staff...
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.
Finding the right senior living community means finding a place where your loved one can feel comfortable, supported, and at home, while giving you confidence in the care available each day. At StoryPoint St. Joseph, assisted living and memory care options offer personalized support in a...
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Photo of Brookdale Valparaiso Assisted Living
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.6
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46 reviews
9.6
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I would rate every category as a 5. Highly satisfied with her care!! Much appreciated and we worry much less about her. I especially feel when she has an issue medically they address the situation quickly...
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.
Exceptional Senior LivingChoose us for your next home base, and you can the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for an upgraded quality of life. Chores are gone. Laundry, cleaning, home maintenance—we’ll take care of all of that. All you have to take care of it living your best...
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Photo of Miller's Senior Living in Portage
1818 Photos available
9.6
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5 stars for sure! Everyone is so kind and caring to my mom. It doesn't go unnoticed and her children and herself appreciates all of them! Thank you!
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.
About the facility: Miller’s Senior LivingAt Miller’s Senior Living, we tailor our care to your exact needs, whether you require some assistance with daily activities like dressing, showering, or remembering to take medication. Our knowledgeable personal care attendants will encourage you to stay...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Bridgeport
66 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
9.6
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47 reviews
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Nice, clean place, quiet decent senior residents. Dining area used to have vending machines but not no more, maybe in the future. Private parking in the back, safe and secure. Every floor, six stories, has a...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
Photo of StoryPoint ScherervilleCommunity card badge
3434 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
9.6
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101 reviews
9.6
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I have nothing but praise for the people that we interacted with at Schererville StoryPoint. We were so worried of how my brother would react and he settled in very quickly and he was happy. Everyone was...
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At StoryPoint Schererville, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Washington Heights
77 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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103 reviews
9.5
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103 reviews
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The service was courteous and quick. They were able to find places in my community, so caregiving doesn't require a lengthy commute. The places they found for my mother were quite nice. They were also able...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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Photo of River Ridge Retirement Village
1313 Photos available
9.5
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59 reviews
9.5
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River Ridge provided exceptional care for my family member for nearly five years. We experienced the assisted living community and, in the later years, the memory care unit. The leadership team (executive...
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.
Senior living is about living life your way, with fewer everyday worries and more time for what you enjoy. At River Ridge, independent living, assisted living, and memory care offer a welcoming lifestyle that feels comfortable, engaging, and full of possibilities.Independent living offers...
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Photo of Brookdale Granger
1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.5
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61 reviews
9.5
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61 reviews
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The only thing my Uncle [name removed] has complained about recently is kitchen/dining room staff turn over. I think he gets attached to people and ways of doing things and at one point he said the kitchen...
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.
Find Your Redefined Independence HereNot all senior living communities are created equal. In our comfortable, welcoming community you’ll find a life filled with interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with, in a community that feels just like home sweet home. And because we’ll...
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Photo of Residences at Deer Creek
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36 reviews
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The director could be a better listener, and there were some internal communication issues that caused us to lose the apartment we wanted for mom. Day to day admin staff and care staff are wonderful. Mom...
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.
Conceived by a group of physicians, Residences at Deer Creek is locally owned and operated offering a unique approach to senior living: the best in traditional care, infused with a culture of independence and choice.We take pride in the fact that our Executive Director, Director of Nursing,...
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Photo of Senior Suites of Central Station
55 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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49 reviews
9.5
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49 reviews
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I have experience great customer service from the very beginning. I was a walk-in at Central Station the staff here helped me to find my new home here.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
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11 Video available
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66 Floor plans available
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9.4
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94 reviews
9.4
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94 reviews
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The team was very helpful and welcoming with the move in and helping my parents get settled, the food & beverage is high quality and friendly to most dietary restrictions, they are updating many of their...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Good Times, Good CompanyLocated in the active and vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, our independent and assisted living community boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, spacious common areas for relaxing and entertaining, delicious meals served in a restaurant-style dining...
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Photo of Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living
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9.4
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25 reviews
9.4
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25 reviews
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He seems very happy about the food selection. I haven't seen it myself but from what I hear and pictures the apartment size is good and things are very clean.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Brentwood at Elkhart is an independent senior living community in Elkhart, Indiana. Elkhart is a historic and charming town with a small town atmosphere near three major cities. Conveniently located just a short drive from Chicago, Indianapolis and South Bend, Elkhart offers peaceful and tranquil...
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Photo of Prairie Green at Fay's Point
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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15 reviews
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15 reviews
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It was a pleasant experience for my sister. The CNA staff was very attentive to her needs. The administrative staff was always available for my questions. The phones were always answered quickly. Overall I...
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.
Surround yourself with FriendsLocated in the heart of Chicago’s near south suburbs, the new Prairie Green at Fay’s Point offers resort-style living at an affordable rate. Our community is licensed for Supportive Living, an innovative model designed by the State of Illinois to provide affordable...
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Photo of The Breakers at Edgewater Beach
11 Video available
1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.3
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138 reviews
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138 reviews
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I have a one bedroom apt which is what I had before I moved here. It's a little smaller but I like it. All my furniture fit except 1 table (which I do not miss). I feel safe here. Also like the fact that if...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
At The Breakers, I have my choice of a quiet evening in my apartment home or spending time with my friends. There is fun and lively entertainment all in one spot. What's really special is that there is always someone to visit and talk with. It's a warm, friendly community where everyone feels...
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77 Photos available
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60 reviews
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They keep everything clean. The stuff is so caring and nice. A lot of activities. They try to get everyone involved. I would recommend to others.
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.
At Windward Pointe Senior Living, we've designed the very best in senior living by blending wonderful amenities with comfortable apartment homes, outstanding social and recreational events and health and wellness programs that deliver a fun and dignified lifestyle. Whether you are looking for a...
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Activities are great and the coordinator goes out of her way to invite my mom who is unable to read the signs. Food is good, temperatures of the food tends to be a little bit too cold for many of 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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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44 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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25 reviews
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When I moved here, I wished I had not moved here. The unit had not been cleaned, it was stinky and nasty. Fast forward to now, new property manager and living here got much better. Thank God! It was so...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Imagine being able to live in a beautiful building, in a community of friends, receive monthly housekeeping services and benefit from specially designed safety features - all for one low affordable monthly rate and in the Chicago neighborhood you've called home for most of your life. As a...
Photo of The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower
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They have kind staff, beautiful establishment, lovely location, clean rooms, activities like movie night w/popcorn, cards, bus rides to Meijer, my mom enjoys the peaceful lake views as well as the weddings...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
The Whitcomb, located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, is a retirementcommunity for senior citizens. It was once a well-known hotel that hostedpresidents, entertainers, and professional athletes. Nowadays, it's a hubfor active and lively seniors in Southwest Michigan. The community issituated at...
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Cost of independent living in New Buffalo, MI

The average cost of senior living in New Buffalo is $2,750 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grand Beach, MI with an average of $2,750 per month.

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

New Buffalo, MI
$2,750/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in New Buffalo, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,573/mo
Independent Living
$2,750/mo

Independent living costs in New Buffalo, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,992/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,178/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,851/mo

Senior living costs in New Buffalo 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: New Buffalo, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNew Buffalo, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,750/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,032/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$5,573/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
New Buffalo, MI:$2,750/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
New Buffalo, MI:$5,032/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
New Buffalo, MI:$5,573/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in New Buffalo, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in New Buffalo 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
New Buffalo, MI$2,637/mo$2,707/mo-2.6%
Michigan$2,445/mo$2,440/mo+0.2%
National$2,827/mo$2,811/mo+0.6%
New Buffalo, MI
2024 average cost:$2,637/mo
2023 average cost:$2,707/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,445/mo
2023 average cost:$2,440/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,811/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in New Buffalo

Recent reviews for independent living in New Buffalo

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Windward Pointe Senior Living in Portage, IN

5.0
Staff are friendly. I live in a villa and take care of the cleaning myself. Communication with family is fine. Move in was alright. I haven't had any meals, I cook for myself.

New Buffalo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Buffalo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Buffalo, 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 New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Buffalo, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Buffalo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Buffalo 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 New Buffalo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Buffalo, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.4%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.5%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.5%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Residences at Coffee Creek, The Clare, a CCRC and Senior Suites Gage Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near New Buffalo, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 216 independent living facilities near New Buffalo, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in New Buffalo, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, StoryPoint Granger and StoryPoint Chesterton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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