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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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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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.
Symphony of Chesterton is a licensed assisted living community that is located in Chesterton, IN. Chesterton is a part of Porter County, and it is a great place to live. Chesterton offers opportunities for residents and guests to get out and have some fun. Those who are visiting Chesterton and...
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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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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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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.
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.
The Village at Appledorn is a lifestyle you deserve and an apartment you can afford. We are an independent retirement community. We are centrally located in beautiful Holland, Mi. which was just recently selected as the 2nd best place to live in the U.S. We have our own transportation and have...
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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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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.
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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 Benton Harbor, MI

The average cost of senior living in Benton Harbor is $3,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI with an average of $3,253 per month.

Independent living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, vs. nearby cities

Benton Harbor, MI
$3,605/mo
$3,663/mo

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

Benton Harbor, MI
$3,605/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,475/mo
Independent Living
$3,605/mo

Independent living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,324/mo
Studio
$4,717/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,796/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,823/mo

Senior living costs in Benton Harbor 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: Benton Harbor, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenton Harbor, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,622/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$4,459/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,475/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Benton Harbor, MI:$3,605/mo
Michigan:$3,622/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Benton Harbor, MI:$4,459/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Benton Harbor, MI:$4,475/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Benton Harbor, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Benton Harbor 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
Benton Harbor, MI$2,841/mo$2,991/mo-5.0%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,243/mo$3,151/mo+2.9%
Benton Harbor, MI
2024 average cost:$2,841/mo
2023 average cost:$2,991/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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2024 average cost:$3,243/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Benton Harbor

Recent reviews for independent living in Benton Harbor

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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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.

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Benton Harbor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton Harbor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton Harbor, 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 Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor 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
23%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
25.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.2%
47%
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Residences at Coffee Creek, StoryPoint Chesterton and Forest Glen Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benton Harbor, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 142 independent living facilities near Benton Harbor, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Benton Harbor, Michigan are Residences at Coffee Creek, StoryPoint Chesterton and Forest Glen Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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