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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Berrien Center, MI

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48 reviews
9.9
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48 reviews
5 star
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4 star
17%
3 star
2%
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It is expensive. Drained mom of any savings she had so when she passed us kids had to pay for the funeral. Administrative staff maybe a 3. They were great getting her in there then just seemed to drop off...
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.
At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...
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32 reviews
8.2
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32 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
34%
3 star
13%
2 star
3%
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Brentwood is a clean facility. The employees look after the residents pretty well. They clean their room weekly. My uncle does say when he pushes the button he wears he doesn’t feel they come to check on...
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.
Brentwood at Niles is an assisted living and memory care community located in Niles, Michigan. Niles is a historic town, with roots dating back to the early 1800s. Boasting small town Midwestern charm, Niles is warm and welcoming while also being progressive and modern. Our city offers residents...
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
The Lexington Place at Longmeadow is an independent, 55 and over, senior housing community located in the small city of Niles, Berrien and Cass counties, MI. The community itself is located in the heart of the city, nearby many small lakes, and just down the road from the St. Joseph River. Niles,...
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Beautiful facility, clean, well staffed by attentive and communicative employees. Lovely setting. Very quiet. The food is overcooked and lacking in fresh vegetables, portions somewhat scant. Overall, our...
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.
Surrounded by rolling meadows, beautiful clusters of trees, ponds and wetlands, Woodland Terrace of Longmeadow is Southwestern Michigan's finest Senior Living Residence. Right off of US 31 at Niles/Buchanan Road, it is conveniently located within the Longmeadow development. Our location allows...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Berrien Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Berrien Center is $3,622 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI with an average of $3,253 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berrien Center, MI vs. nearby cities

Berrien Center, MI
$3,791/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berrien Center, MI vs. the state and national average

Berrien Center, MI
$3,791/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Berrien Center vs. other types of senior living

$4,580/mo
Independent Living
$3,791/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Berrien Center, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$2,530/mo
Studio
$4,981/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,214/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,660/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Berrien Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Berrien Center

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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Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI

5.0
They have just been really good and very caring. The staff is really well trained and professional. We are really very pleased with the experience that we are having at Woodland Terrace.

Whispering Pines in Mishawaka, IN

5.0
This is a great place to live. It is up beat and very comfortable and safe and locked. The staff that are here are great and very prompt if we need anything.

Berrien Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Berrien Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Berrien Center, 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 Berrien Center 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 Berrien Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Berrien Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Berrien Center 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 Berrien Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Berrien Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Berrien Center 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 Berrien Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Berrien Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
42.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
46.1%
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, StoryPoint Granger and Cedarhurst of Edison Lakes are the top-rated independent living facilities near Berrien Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Berrien Center, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Berrien Center, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living and StoryPoint Granger. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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