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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Grand Rapids, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids. 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 66 independent living facilities in Grand Rapids, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grandville, Seeds Of Promisie and Oldtown-Heartside.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Grandville, Byron Center and Rockford.
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Our loved ones stay was short but the overall experience was excellent. The staff members were super nice and they had assigned one care taker to our loved one during her stay that really took care of all of...
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.
We here at American House Kentwood endeavor to provide superb senior living services to the elderly residents of Kentwood Michigan and the surrounding areas. With this goal in mind, we offer varied room and care options set in placid, beautifully landscaped grounds. The two levels of care offered...
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There is a chapel which actually used for worshipping God. Do not have to call and food is good. There are many activities to choose from. My experience has been very pleasant. Enjoy it a lot.
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.
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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A great place to live. Friendly and courteous. I'm going on my 13th year. Great shopping area. Walking distance to all my favorite stores and pharmacies. I was able to meet with corporate and they were kind...
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.
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.
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.
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We placed my mom on the third floor memory care and from day one we were very impressed with not only their ability to provide care for their residents but also their ability to care about their residents....
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.
Located in the popular Uptown District of Grand Rapids, Fulton Manor is close to downtown. This makes it a convenient location for family members who live and work downtown or in the near northeast and near southeast neighborhoods. Fulton Manor provides catered living for those who are still...
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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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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These are nice senior apartments, and my mother is doing very well here. I'am pleased with all they have us. I know she is safe and in good place. The community looks nice and well maintained. Everyone has...
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.
For those who are 55 and older, you have the opportunity to expand your living conditions. You are able to maintain your freedom and independence as well as reap extra benefits by considering a retirement community. Maybe you are concerned about the cost of the upkeep of your current home over...
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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.
Heron Manor is a beautiful, state-of-the-art assisted living community located in Grand Rapids, MI, just a short distance from downtown and its impressive cultural and entertainment venues. It's modern and spacious one-bedroom apartments provide an opportunity for seniors to live independent...
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Everything is fine for me at my new community. The meals are good to me. My room and the rest of the community is clean. They also have activities available through out the day.
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.
Heron Woods is an independent living community surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County and offers much to do and see. Two hospitals are located within a mile of the apartments, while the grounds themselves are lightly wooded and even...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...
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Overall we are happy with the Villa Maria. I'm just not happy that her garbage disposal has been working. They were suppose to put in a cable box but it hasn't happened yet. Trying to get things done around...
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.
Villa MariaVilla Maria provides seniors with an independent living community located in Grand Rapids, MI. Those who choose this community as their own will find that its location is great. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County, and it provides much to do and see for both residents and guests....
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nestled on an expansive 30-acre campus, Covenant Village offers the luxury of a country home that’s just three miles from downtown Grand Rapids. An indoor village center includes a pool, spa, sauna and steam room; health club; fellowship center; business, learning, wellness and banking centers;...
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.
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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.
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.
Raybrook Campus offers the full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care and memory care. The property is conveniently located in the SE portion of Grand Rapids, close to Calvin College and shopping. This location is an ideal solution for senior couples...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
Enhance your lifestyleAt Cook Valley Estates, we understand that you’ve worked hard to create your current lifestyle. We are dedicated to helping preserve, and even enhance, all that you have attained. Nestled in a wooded, park-like section of Grand Rapids, Cook Valley Estates offers virtually...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Grand Rapids, MI
The average cost of senior living in Grand Rapids is $3,561 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Casnovia, MI with an average of $3,343 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Grand Rapids, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Grand Rapids, MI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Grand Rapids, MI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Grand Rapids
Recent reviews for independent living in Grand Rapids
American House Jenison
5.0
American House is a pet friendly facility. One and two bedroom apartments offered, continental breakfast available every single morning and a chef prepared noon meal consistently wonderful! All utilities and services included in the monthly rent - Ithis is a wonderful place to live!
Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI
4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive.
I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids
4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff across different communities, such as StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, StoryPoint Rockford, and Baldwin House Senior Living Grand Rapids. Residents and their families praise the staff for their compassionate care and attentive ...
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Variety of activities and events. Communities like StoryPoint Rockford, StoryPoint Wyoming, and Rivertown Ridge offer an array of activities and events to keep residents engaged and active. These include musical performances, exercise classes, social gatherings, and outings to local attractions, providing opportunities for ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Mealtime is highlighted as a positive experience in several reviews, especially at communities such as StoryPoint Wyoming, Cascade Trails Senior Living, and Sentinel Pointe, where residents appreciate the quality and variety of menu options, accommodations for dietary restrictions, and att ...
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Welcoming and comfortable living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the comfort and coziness of living spaces in various communities, like StoryPoint Rockford, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, and Sentinel Pointe. Apartments and common areas are described as clean, spacious, and inviting, offering residents a sense of peace and fa ...
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Collaborative and supportive community. Residents and families speak highly of the sense of community and support at communities like StoryPoint Rockford, Baldwin House Senior Living Grand Rapids, and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West. They mention the importance of forming friendships and connections with fellow residents, as well a ...
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Accessible and convenient facilities and services. Communities such as StoryPoint Wyoming, Rivertown Ridge, and Sentinel Pointe are praised for their accessible and convenient facilities and services, including transportation, medical care, and maintenance. These amenities contribute to residents' sense of independence and security, allowi ...
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Grand Rapids independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Rapids independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grand Rapids, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Related senior services in Grand Rapids, Michigan
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Grand Rapids, Michigan, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Grand Rapids include bus routes, train routes, ride sharing, airport shuttle, and a senior transportation service. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Grand Rapids has a somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Grand Rapids offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Mercy Health Saint Mary’s and Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a perfect blend of natural and urban activities that seniors will enjoy. Beer connoisseurs will appreciate the many local breweries while nature lovers can enjoy boating on Lake Michigan. Seniors can build friendships over lunch or a game of euchre at Senior Neighbors Grand Rapids Senior Center. Additionally, seniors can enjoy world-class music at the Grand Rapids Symphony, and explore the exhibits at the Grand Rapids Art Museum at a discounted rate.
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Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Grand Rapids, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 66 independent living facilities near Grand Rapids, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Grand Rapids, Michigan are Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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