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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Joseph County, MI

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The cost of independent living in St Joseph County is about $3,552 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 164 options. Read 1732 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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Photo of The Village at Arborwood
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My Mother in law has tried one meal at this community as she is in independent living and it was very good. She is still getting settled into the community so she has not yet participated in any activities....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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.
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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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.
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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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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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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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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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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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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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.
Photo of Primrose of Mishiwaka
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.
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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.
Photo of Holy Cross House
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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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 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: 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.
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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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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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
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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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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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in St Joseph County, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph County is $3,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $3,089 per month.

Independent living costs in St Joseph County, MI, vs. nearby counties

St Joseph County, MI
$3,552/mo

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

St Joseph County, MI
$3,552/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,479/mo
Independent Living
$3,552/mo

Independent living costs in St Joseph County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,735/mo
Studio
$4,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,786/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,263/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,330/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph 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: St Joseph County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,552/mo$3,859/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,411/mo$4,352/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,479/mo$4,767/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph County, MI:$3,552/mo
Michigan:$3,859/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph County, MI:$4,411/mo
Michigan:$4,352/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph County, MI:$4,479/mo
Michigan:$4,767/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in St Joseph County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Joseph County 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
St Joseph County, MI$2,887/mo$3,249/mo-11.1%
Michigan$2,667/mo$2,649/mo+0.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
St Joseph County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,887/mo
2023 average cost:$3,249/mo
Percent change:-11.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in St Joseph County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Joseph County

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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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.

Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
Every member seems to genuinely care about each person living at Smith Farm. Staff members learn the names of new residents quickly and always address you by name – with a genuine smile. The level of service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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St Joseph County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph 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 St Joseph County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
46.4%
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LakeHouse Three Rivers, Birch Meadows and Forest Glen Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Joseph County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 164 independent living facilities near St Joseph County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Joseph County, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Portage. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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