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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Barry County, MI

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Barry County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Barry County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 256 independent living facilities in Barry County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $2,815

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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.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
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
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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.
Contemporary 1 and 2 bedrooms Closet Space Galore Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Washer and Dryer hook ups Fitness Room Library Elevator Community Center Featuring Speakers and monthly social events And so much more! WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF PHOENIX ROAD. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5 and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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Cost of independent living in Barry County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Barry County is $2,815 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,720 per month.

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

Barry County, MI
$2,815/mo

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

Barry County, MI
$2,815/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$6,415/mo
Independent Living
$2,815/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$2,815/mo$2,829/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,411/mo$5,604/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,415/mo$6,365/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Barry County, MI:$2,815/mo
Michigan:$2,829/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Barry County, MI:$5,411/mo
Michigan:$5,604/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Barry County, MI:$6,415/mo
Michigan:$6,365/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Barry County

Recent reviews for independent living in Barry County

Burcham Hills in East Lansing, MI

4.0
I chose Burcham Hills because I went and interviewed different places and this is the one that stood out to me. It seemed like they had more of an open door policy, people were mingling rather than sitting in their rooms and I liked that. I am in a smaller apartment and I am happy with it, they ...
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Golden Orchards in Fennville, MI

4.0
I have lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with bad weather. We could also use a generator.

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.

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
23.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
40.3%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.1%
9.9%
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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
39%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
40.2%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
15.2%
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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
58%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.7%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.6%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.7%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.8%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
60.6%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
35%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
48.1%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
59.5%
40.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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 256 independent living facilities near Barry County, Michigan. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 47% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 47% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 47% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 34% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 34% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 35% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish and American Sign Language 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, and Independence Village of East Lansing 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: StoryPoint Wyoming, Lakeside Village 55+ Waterfront Community on Wabasis Lake, and Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris 11. top3TransportWithLinks: NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, Stoneridge AFC, and Independence Village of East Lansing 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, and Stoneridge AFC
The best independent living facilities near you in Barry County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Provision Living at East Lansing. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 47% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 47% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 47% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 23% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 34% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 34% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 35% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish and American Sign Language 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, and Independence Village of East Lansing 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: StoryPoint Wyoming, Lakeside Village 55+ Waterfront Community on Wabasis Lake, and Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris 11. top3TransportWithLinks: NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, Stoneridge AFC, and Independence Village of East Lansing 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, and Stoneridge AFC
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