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Photo of Highland Assisted Living and Memory Care
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.
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: 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.
Avalon Village Garden Homes is an independent living community that is located in the peaceful town of Ligonier, IN, which is in Noble county. The area that the community is built in is beautiful and very historic, and those who enjoy going to museums will have a good time when they check out the...
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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.
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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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.
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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The facility had plenty to do for my dad and a cute little activities area and dinning room and a gym. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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...
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.
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...
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Branch County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Branch County is $3,301 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshall, MI with an average of $2,844 per month.

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

Branch County, MI
$3,301/mo
$3,248/mo
$3,385/mo

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

Branch County, MI
$3,301/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,149/mo
Independent Living
$3,301/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,325/mo
Studio
$4,565/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,166/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,484/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,000/mo

Senior living costs in Branch 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: Branch County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBranch County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,301/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,013/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,149/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Branch County, MI:$3,301/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Branch County, MI:$4,013/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Branch County, MI:$4,149/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Branch County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Branch 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Branch County, MI$2,907/mo$3,060/mo-5.0%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Branch County, MI
2024 average cost:$2,907/mo
2023 average cost:$3,060/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
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 Branch County

Recent reviews for independent living in Branch County

The Village at Pine Valley in Fort Wayne, IN

5.0
Senior Living is not only a tough transition for the family, but it's also hard finding the community that fits mom or dad's needs. Is there activities for them to do? Is the food good? Is the staff nice? Here at Brightstar these questions are reassured right in front of your face. From the ...
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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.

Smith Farms Manor in Auburn, IN

4.8
Every member seems to genuinely care about each person living at Smith Farm. Staff members learn the names of new residents quickly and always address you by name – with a genuine smile. The level of service is as much as and whatever you need. The food is very good, well prepared and ...
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Branch County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Branch County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Branch 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 Branch 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 Branch County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Branch County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Branch 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 Branch County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Branch County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
22.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Branch 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 Branch County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Branch County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
18.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Drews Place of Coldwater II, LakeHouse Coldwater and Drews Place of Coldwater I are the top-rated independent living facilities near Branch County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 137 independent living facilities near Branch County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Branch County, Michigan are StoryPoint Fort Wayne North, Brookdale Adrian and StoryPoint Portage. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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