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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...
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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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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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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, 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.
Park Place Assisted Living is a locally run, family owned community that has been serving seniors since 1986.  As a registered Eden Alternative home we make everyday life more enjoyable with our pets, gardens, child visitors, and staff that feel more like family than caregivers.  We...
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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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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.
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Crossroads is always friendly, clean, helpful & inviting. My mother has lived here for six years. She is 94. She feels safe & welcomed. Her health is failing but I feel she is safe & welcome (still) as well....
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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.
Crossroads Village Apartments is a senior housing community situated in Portage, MI. Portage, which is located in Kalamazoo County, is known for its historical parks and trail systems. Visitors and residents alike enjoy biking, walking and canoeing their way through this vibrant and welcoming...
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I am doing fine at Hope Woods. Things are going great here. I'm having a good time getting settled in and meeting new people. The staff is excellent. There are more activities than I can handle. They provide...
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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.
Hope Woods offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes for adults over 55 years of age. Hope Woods is designed to promote the active lifestyles of our residents.Hope Woods is conveniently located in the hear of Oshtemo, just a short drive from many area grocery stores, restaurants, and...
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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.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...
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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, 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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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.
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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.
Allegan Senior Residences is a brand new apartment community located in beautiful downtown Allegan, MI. We offer 20 independent apartment homes for those 55 and better! In walking distance to many great shops in downtown Allegan! Call today!
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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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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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Kingston Place in an independent apartment community for adults age 55 or older. This lovely "brand new" community consists of 40, one and two bedroom apartment homes. All apartment homes are furnished with washers and dryers for our residents' convenience. Each apartment home has either a...
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Kiwanis Spring Brook Manor is a beautiful senior housing community located in the city of Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, MI. Our community is located just minutes from town with Grand River view scenery in most units and nearby Howe Memorial Park. Eaton Rapids, the 'island city' is famous for its...
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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
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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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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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
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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.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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A great place to live. Friendly and courteous. I'm going on my 13th year. Great shopping area. Walking distance to all my favorite stores and pharmacies. I was able to meet with corporate and they were kind...
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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...

Cost of independent living in Banfield, MI

The average cost of senior living in Banfield is $3,303 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,635 per month.

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

Banfield, MI
$3,303/mo
$3,448/mo

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

Banfield, MI
$3,303/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,275/mo
Independent Living
$3,303/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,873/mo
Studio
$4,789/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,677/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,842/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,985/mo

Senior living costs in Banfield 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: Banfield, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBanfield, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,303/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,224/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,275/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Banfield, MI:$3,303/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Banfield, MI:$4,224/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Banfield, MI:$4,275/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Banfield, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Banfield 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
Banfield, MI$2,933/mo$2,927/mo+0.2%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Banfield, MI
2024 average cost:$2,933/mo
2023 average cost:$2,927/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
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 Banfield

Recent reviews for independent living in Banfield

Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paw Paw, MI

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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

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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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Green Acres of Lowell

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We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Banfield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Banfield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Banfield, 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 Banfield 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 Banfield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Banfield, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Banfield 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 Banfield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Banfield, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Banfield 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 Banfield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Banfield, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Provision Living at East Lansing are the top-rated independent living facilities near Banfield, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 295 independent living facilities near Banfield, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Banfield, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and StoryPoint Rockford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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