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Photo of Gunnisonville Meadows
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: 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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I'm very pleased with Abbott Parkside, it's turned out to be a very nice place! It's nice and quiet, clean, and the people all seem very friendly. They also seem to have a good variety of activities. Really...
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.
Abbott Parkside are senior apartments located in central Michigan in the residential district of East Lansing in Ingham County. Acres of lush trees and walking paths fill the adjacent Abbott Road Park, offering a beautiful location for year round outdoor activities. Also within easy walking...
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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.
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I lived there for over 2 yrs. Great place to live!! Staff is great!! No problems!! Very quiet!! I recommend this place to anyone.
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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Meadowlark Retirement Village
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: 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.
Jefferson Street Square is conveniently located in downtown Mason. In 1982, the old Mason High School was renovated into 62 unique Senior apartments. The building and its beautiful landscaping offers affordable housing in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance of downtown and all services....
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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.
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Photo of East Glen Elderly Apartments
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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They will call me and let me know when things are going on, I was really impressed with that. The food is pretty good, she seems pretty pleased with it. They need a more parking. The cleanliness was top...
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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Green Acres of Mason provides the very best in retirement living.  We focus on independent and customized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  You'll find that Green Acres is the place to be, with personalized...
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: 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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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.
Serenity Homes- WestSerenity Home - West is an assisted living community located in Holland, MI. The city of Holland is a small town of about 33,000 people in Ottawa and Allegan Counties. Holland is a quiet, coastal town close to Lake Michigan, stores and local shops. Residents can enjoy going...
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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.
Welcome to Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village!Discover a senior living community where relationships are central, and team members work to anticipate your loved one's needs. When your loved one joins Vista Springs Timber Ridge Village, you’ll find individual neighborhoods with a smaller group of...
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I would recommend this community. Being in this area it was very convenient to get to. The staff bent over backwards to make the community a homey experience for my loved one and the other residents.
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.
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: 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: 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.
Benson Hills Apartments is an affordable senior housing apartment complex located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Haslett, Ingham County, MI. Benson Hills Apartments is conveniently located near shopping centers, hospital and medical facilities, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and more....
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
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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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Cost of independent living in Barry County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Barry County is $3,304 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,635 per month.

Independent living costs in Barry County, MI, vs. nearby counties

Barry County, MI
$3,304/mo
$3,327/mo
$3,035/mo

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

Barry County, MI
$3,304/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,271/mo
Independent Living
$3,304/mo

Independent living costs in Barry County, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,809/mo
Studio
$4,829/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,706/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,867/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,985/mo

Senior living costs in Barry 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: Barry County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBarry County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,304/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,100/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,271/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Barry County, MI:$3,304/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Barry County, MI:$4,100/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Barry County, MI:$4,271/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Barry County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Barry 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
Barry County, MI$2,933/mo$2,928/mo+0.2%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Barry County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,933/mo
2023 average cost:$2,928/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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Barry County

Recent reviews for independent living in Barry County

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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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
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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Barry County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barry County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barry 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 Barry 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 Barry County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barry County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Barry 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 Barry County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barry County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barry 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 Barry County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barry County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
47%
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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC and Stoneridge AFC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barry County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 296 independent living facilities near Barry County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Barry County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Rockford and Independence Village of East Lansing. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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