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The cost of independent living in Grand Rapids is about $3,433 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 170 options. Read 1861 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: 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: 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.
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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.
Cranes Landing is a beautiful Senior Living Community (55 and older). Cranes Landing is a 2-story, 40-unit building offering 20 one-bedrooms and 20 two-bedroom apartments. The building is elevator equipped and provides laundry rooms located on each floor, washer and dryer connections in each...
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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.
Luther Haus is an attractive, affordable senior apartment community for individuals age 62 years and older. It offers a beautiful setting along with a caring staff.Luther Haus is a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society, which has a noble history of providing seniors with a home and services that...
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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.
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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.
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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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: 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.
If you're considering a retirement community, we invite you to compare value, comfort, security and amenities.Primrose Retirement Community is not only the best value in Findlay, but the Premier Retirement community, as well!  Our independent & assisted living apartments are more...
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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.
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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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We are very happy with the care from this community. The staff is nice and the community offers a clean environment to live in. This is a new place to call home. We would recommend this apartment for others...
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.
Stratford Place Apartments is an apartment complex for independently living seniors. At Stratford Place you have all of the comforts of home, without any of the work. We offer 1 & 2 bedroom apartments that come with all appliances, including dishwasher and garbage disposal. Stratford Place...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Grand Rapids, OH

The average cost of senior living in Grand Rapids is $3,433 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include McClure, OH with an average of $3,143 per month.

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, vs. nearby cities

Grand Rapids, OH
$3,433/mo
$3,143/mo
$3,456/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, vs. state and national averages

Grand Rapids, OH
$3,433/mo
$4,018/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,243/mo
Independent Living
$3,433/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,794/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,462/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,067/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,600/mo

Senior living costs in Grand Rapids 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: Grand Rapids, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrand Rapids, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,433/mo$4,018/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,158/mo$4,929/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,243/mo$4,942/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Grand Rapids, OH:$3,433/mo
Ohio:$4,018/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Grand Rapids, OH:$4,158/mo
Ohio:$4,929/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Grand Rapids, OH:$4,243/mo
Ohio:$4,942/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Grand Rapids 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Grand Rapids, OH$2,608/mo$3,146/mo-17.1%
Ohio$2,849/mo$2,966/mo-3.9%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Grand Rapids, OH
2024 average cost:$2,608/mo
2023 average cost:$3,146/mo
Percent change:-17.1%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,849/mo
2023 average cost:$2,966/mo
Percent change:-3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Grand Rapids

Recent reviews for independent living in Grand Rapids

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews for Brookdale Adrian, Genesis Village, and Holiday Alexis Gardens mention the friendly and welcoming environment of their communities, with residents and staff forming close relationships and creating a sense of family.
Variety of social activities. Communities such as Genesis Village, The Waterford at Levis Commons, and Genesis Village offer a range of social activities, including bingo, rummikub, movie nights, musicals, thrift store shopping, and more, providing residents opportunities to engage and build connections.
Highly accommodating staff. At Genesis Village, StoryPoint Waterville, and Brookdale Adrian, staff members are praised for their attentiveness and willingness to accommodate residents' needs, from preparing meals to their liking to assisting with daily tasks.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews for Holiday Alexis Gardens, The Waterford at Levis Commons, and Brookdale Adrian highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, with residents appreciating the neatness of their living spaces, common areas, and outdoor grounds.
Spacious and bright apartments. Residents at Genesis Village, Holiday Alexis Gardens, and Village Meadows speak highly of the ample space and natural light in their apartments, allowing them to bring their belongings and maintain a comfortable living environment.
Access to nutritious and delicious meals. Communities like The Waterford at Levis Commons, Brookdale Adrian, and Holiday Alexis Gardens provide residents with three meals a day and snacks, with many reviews noting the quality and variety of dining options, including customized meal plans.
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Grand Rapids independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Rapids independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grand Rapids, OHNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Rapids, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.4%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grand Rapids, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.6%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
23.9%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.5%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Kessler Estates Senior Living, Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Brookdale Findlay are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grand Rapids, Ohio. See full list of communities.
There are 170 independent living facilities near Grand Rapids, Ohio. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Grand Rapids, Ohio are Kessler Estates Senior Living, Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Landings of Oregon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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