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The cost of independent living in Grand Rapids is about $3,312 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 145 options. Read 1552 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: 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, 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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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
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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.
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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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, 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.
For more than 20 years, Bethany Place Retirement Community has provided a home-like environment in a comfortable apartment setting. A ministry of Lutheran Homes Society since 1999, Bethany Place caters to those 60 and over and offers residents an attractive residential setting, yet is...
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Creekside Village, you can enjoy the modern convenience of senior apartments in a park-like setting. Located on the Lutheran Home Monroe campus, in Monroe, Monroe County, MI, we offer independent living in senior apartments with amenities that will keep your lifestyle active as you make new...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Norman Towers Retirement Residence LLC is located in Monroe, Michigan, a city founded in 1785, counting about 25,000 people. Monroe is a part of Monroe County and located approximately 17 miles from Toledo and 35 miles from Detroit. Tourists come to Monroe to see the National Register of Historic...
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I rated the Country Inn a 5 and mom is very happy there. They have great home cooked meals breakfast,lunch and dinner everyday. They have crafts all week. It is a religious based community with assisted...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This applied to [name removed] who is the CSR at the facility. I can't say enough as to the work ethic and sincerity she displays. [Name removed] represents your company well and gives personal attention to...
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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They all really work well with family members, it's actually not a bad place at all for an older elderly person. My mom is very happy there at 94 and she just went to the end of 2023 and she is still happy...
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.
Assisted Living Facilities have emerged as one of the most desirable and enjoyable alternatives to nursing homes and other forms of elder care. At ALCC, we understand that there are many choices available to you and your loved ones when it becomes necessary to find that extra help in caring for...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Grand Rapids, OH

The average cost of senior living in Grand Rapids is $3,312 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Liberty Center, OH with an average of $2,889 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Grand Rapids, OH vs. nearby cities

Grand Rapids, OH
$3,313/mo
$2,991/mo
$3,336/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Grand Rapids, OH vs. the state and national average

Grand Rapids, OH
$3,313/mo
$3,874/mo
U.S. national average
$4,042/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Grand Rapids vs. other types of senior living

$4,096/mo
Independent Living
$3,313/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Grand Rapids, OH by room type

Semi-Private
$4,236/mo
Studio
$4,530/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,040/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,965/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,000/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Grand Rapids over time

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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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Maumee Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

5.0
We are very happy. They care. They care about my mother they care about us being happy they care about how the room looks. They care about the activities. They are very understanding when my mom is upset, and they have no problem sitting with her for as long as it takes. I was so impressed. I ...
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.2%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.8%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Findlay, Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and Genesis Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grand Rapids, Ohio. See full list of communities.

There are 145 independent living facilities near Grand Rapids, Ohio. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Grand Rapids, Ohio are Gaslight Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, Genesis Village and StoryPoint Waterville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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