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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Girard, MI

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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.
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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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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.
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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...
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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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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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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, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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This is a nice community and the people were friendly. My mom had a nice respite stay at this community. The rooms were a little smaller than at the recent community she stayed at. They do offer some nice...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
Craft Care Home has been caring for the elderly population for forty years. We are proud of our three generation family tradition of excellence.We are conveniently located on Cedar St. in Holt. We are newly remodeled and even more accommodating than ever before. Our bedrooms are open and spacious...
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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.
Located near churches, shopping and medical facilities, our rental apartments are spacious and well designed. Delhi Stratford Place offers a wide range of rental rates with exceptional facilities, amenities and features.This elegant community contains BRAND NEW spacious one and two bedroom...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Girard, MI

The average cost of senior living in Girard is $3,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshall, MI with an average of $2,844 per month.

Independent living costs in Girard, MI, vs. nearby cities

Girard, MI
$3,272/mo
$3,187/mo
$3,248/mo

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

Girard, MI
$3,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Girard, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,126/mo
Independent Living
$3,272/mo

Independent living costs in Girard, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,325/mo
Studio
$4,531/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,129/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,266/mo

Senior living costs in Girard 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: Girard, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGirard, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,272/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,896/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,126/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Girard, MI:$3,272/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Girard, MI:$3,896/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Girard, MI:$4,126/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Girard, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Girard 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
Girard, MI$2,769/mo$2,820/mo-1.8%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Girard, MI
2024 average cost:$2,769/mo
2023 average cost:$2,820/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
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 Girard

Recent reviews for independent living in Girard

Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

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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Girard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Girard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Girard, 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 Girard 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 Girard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Girard, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Girard 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 Girard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Girard, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
23.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Girard 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 Girard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Girard, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

LakeHouse Coldwater, Drews Place of Coldwater I and Drews Place of Coldwater II are the top-rated independent living facilities near Girard, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 140 independent living facilities near Girard, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Girard, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Adrian and Charlotte Stephenson A ProMedica Senior Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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