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The cost of independent living in Shorecrest is about $3,680 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 197 options. Read 2457 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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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.
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: 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.
Enhance your lifestyleAt Cook Valley Estates, we understand that you’ve worked hard to create your current lifestyle. We are dedicated to helping preserve, and even enhance, all that you have attained. Nestled in a wooded, park-like section of Grand Rapids, Cook Valley Estates offers virtually...
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These are nice senior apartments, and my mother is doing very well here. I'am pleased with all they have us. I know she is safe and in good place. The community looks nice and well maintained. Everyone has...
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.
For those who are 55 and older, you have the opportunity to expand your living conditions. You are able to maintain your freedom and independence as well as reap extra benefits by considering a retirement community. Maybe you are concerned about the cost of the upkeep of your current home over...
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.
Heron Manor is a beautiful, state-of-the-art assisted living community located in Grand Rapids, MI, just a short distance from downtown and its impressive cultural and entertainment venues. It's modern and spacious one-bedroom apartments provide an opportunity for seniors to live independent...
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Everything is fine for me at my new community. The meals are good to me. My room and the rest of the community is clean. They also have activities available through out the day.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Heron Woods is an independent living community surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County and offers much to do and see. Two hospitals are located within a mile of the apartments, while the grounds themselves are lightly wooded and even...
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I would tell others that it is a good place for assisted living that a resident might need some oversight, but is independent. The community doesn't seem to match up to dietary restrictions when it comes to...
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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.
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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.
The Lexington Place at Longmeadow is an independent, 55 and over, senior housing community located in the small city of Niles, Berrien and Cass counties, MI. The community itself is located in the heart of the city, nearby many small lakes, and just down the road from the St. Joseph River. Niles,...
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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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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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.
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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We are having a pretty good experience here so far. The people are great and they have really tried to work with us. Our loved one isn't doing so good, but they don't let us give up. We really liked 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.
Northview Manor, established in 1988, is a long term, adult foster care, assisted living facility for the elderly. We are licensed with the State of Michigan. Our family owned and operated facility combines the efforts of a caring support staff with modern conveniences to meet the physical and...
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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
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.
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Shorecrest, MI

The average cost of senior living in Shorecrest is $3,680 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Decatur, MI with an average of $3,513 per month.

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

Shorecrest, MI
$3,680/mo
$3,763/mo

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

Shorecrest, MI
$3,680/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,400/mo
Independent Living
$3,680/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,818/mo
Studio
$5,210/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,022/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,533/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,374/mo

Senior living costs in Shorecrest 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: Shorecrest, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShorecrest, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,680/mo$3,859/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,297/mo$4,352/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,400/mo$4,767/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Shorecrest, MI:$3,680/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Shorecrest, MI:$4,297/mo
Michigan:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Shorecrest, MI:$4,400/mo
Michigan:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Shorecrest, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shorecrest 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
Shorecrest, MI$3,148/mo$3,031/mo+3.8%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shorecrest, MI
2024 average cost:$3,148/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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 Shorecrest

Recent reviews for independent living in Shorecrest

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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Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews praise the warm and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou, and StoryPoint Portage, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for residents and their families.
Variety of activities to encourage socialization. Several communities, including Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou, The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower, and Cascade Trails Senior Living, offer a range of activities catering to various interests and abilities for residents, helping them stay active and engaged.
Quality and improvement in food offerings. Reviews for StoryPoint Wyoming, Sentinel Pointe, and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West mention the ongoing efforts to improve food quality, such as hiring new chefs or addressing concerns and preferences to enhance the dining experience.
Thoughtful modifications for resident comfort and accommodations. Residents and their families at Rivertown Ridge, Grand Woods Senior Apartments, and American House Holland express appreciation for the willingness of staff to make modifications to accommodate specific needs, be it temperature preferences or structural adjustments.
Communication between families and staff. Families value clear and consistent communication from staff at communities such as Byron Manor, Cascade Trails Senior Living, and Rivertown Ridge, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are being met.
Affordable pricing and value for money. Several reviews, including those from The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower, Sentinel Pointe, and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, mention the overall affordability and value for money that the communities provide despite their offerings and services.
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Shorecrest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shorecrest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shorecrest, 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 Shorecrest 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 Shorecrest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shorecrest, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shorecrest 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 Shorecrest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shorecrest, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shorecrest 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 Shorecrest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shorecrest, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.9%
46.4%
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River Ridge Retirement Village, Laurel Oaks of South Haven and Forest Glen Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shorecrest, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 197 independent living facilities near Shorecrest, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shorecrest, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, StoryPoint Grand Rapids East and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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