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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Ottawa County, MI

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The cost of independent living in Ottawa County is about $3,517 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 77 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 is friendly, well trained and take time to learn the family's names, my moms name and things about her. I have even received calls from staff if they are concerned about anything! The facility is...
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 Riley's Grove 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,...
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What we like the most about the community is the newer build, the nice units, the friendly residents and all of the activities they have to offer. Yes, we would 100% recommend Quincy Place Senior Living to...
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.
Quincy Place Senior Living - A Traditions Community, offers well-appointed Independent Living, as well as thoughtful, expert, Assisted Living and Memory Care, designed to encourage independence, dignity and well-being.Located just six miles from historic downtown Holland and the waterfront,...
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[name removed] & his staff are wonderful with the residents. They really put in time to make sure the experience the residents have is fun, safe and memorable! Thanks for everything that you do! The food...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Grand Rapids West! 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 independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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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.
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.
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.
Sheldon Meadows Living Center is located in Grand Haven, which is only minutes away from both Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We pride ourselves on making sure that each resident is able to live in a environment where they feel safe and can call home. We firmly believe that we establish the...
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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Cost of independent living in Ottawa County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ottawa County is $3,517 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muskegon Heights, MI with an average of $3,261 per month.

Independent living costs in Ottawa County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Ottawa County, MI
$3,517/mo

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

Ottawa County, MI
$3,517/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Ottawa County, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,049/mo
Independent Living
$3,517/mo

Independent living costs in Ottawa County, MI, by floor plan type

Studio
$6,475/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,953/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,383/mo

Senior living costs in Ottawa County 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: Ottawa County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOttawa County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,517/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$3,940/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,049/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ottawa County, MI:$3,517/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ottawa County, MI:$3,940/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ottawa County, MI:$4,049/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Ottawa County

Recent reviews for independent living in Ottawa County

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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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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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.

Ottawa County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottawa County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottawa County, 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 Ottawa County 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 Ottawa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ottawa County, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottawa County 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 Ottawa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ottawa County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottawa County 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 Ottawa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ottawa County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.4%
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