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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Hamilton, MI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Hamilton, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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My dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes the...
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.
At Briarwood, a Leisure Living Community in Allegan, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that is...
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The staff are very helpful and friendly. The facility is clean and updated and very attractive. My husband and are very happy here. I can't comment on the food because we don't buy it we have a full kitchen...
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.
At Addington Place of Lakeside Vista, we provide truly person-directed care, working hard to know each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. Whether in Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care, our seasoned and dedicated staff, first-rate...
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I would highly recommend American House! Everyone has been very helpful. My parents love it there. I live in Wisconsin, so I talked to them. They love the food too.
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.
American House Holland is, as our name suggests, located in the beautiful town of Holland, Michigan. Over the past two decades since our campus was established, we have created a reputation for excellence in all areas of senior care. Depending on your loved one's needs, we are offer both...
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Caring staff. Very clean and a beautiful building. We would recommend The Cortland Holland Meadows to other families based on the experience
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.
The Cortland Holland, proudly part of the Priority Life Care network, emerges as a comprehensive assisted living and memory care community situated in the picturesque town of Holland, Michigan. This community is uniquely designed to cater to a wide spectrum of needs, offering both the...
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Freedom Village has everything anyone would want or need. The people are friendly, there are many programs and activities. The health care support is superb. The food is very good, with many choices daily....
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.
Located just blocks from charming downtown Holland with its boutique shopping and art scene, our Life Care community, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Here you’ll have the fun maintenance-free...
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My dad received very personalized care. Staff is very caring and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. Atmosphere is very "homey" and friendly. There are many activities available to participate in. Facility is...
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.
Royal Park Place is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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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.
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My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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I have lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with...
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.
LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Fennville, MI) — LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its...
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.
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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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.
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.
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Hamilton, MI

The average cost of senior living in Hamilton is $3,653 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Plainwell, MI with an average of $3,409 per month.

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

Hamilton, MI
$3,653/mo
$3,559/mo
$3,835/mo

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

Hamilton, MI
$3,653/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,501/mo
Independent Living
$3,653/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,541/mo
Studio
$5,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,921/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,502/mo

Senior living costs in Hamilton 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: Hamilton, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHamilton, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,653/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,261/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,501/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hamilton, MI:$3,653/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hamilton, MI:$4,261/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hamilton, MI:$4,501/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hamilton, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hamilton 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
Hamilton, MI$3,216/mo$3,034/mo+6.0%
Michigan$2,543/mo$2,447/mo+3.9%
National$2,978/mo$2,847/mo+4.6%
Hamilton, MI
2024 average cost:$3,216/mo
2023 average cost:$3,034/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,543/mo
2023 average cost:$2,447/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,978/mo
2023 average cost:$2,847/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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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 Hamilton

Recent reviews for independent living in Hamilton

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

Freedom Village at Holland, a CCRC

4.0
I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since she made the move into this community. Every time I have gone to visit I have been pleased with what I have seen and think the staff do a great job maintaining the facility for all of the residents. She seems be comfortable ...
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Care Cardinal of Kentwood

5.0
I am very pleased with the care at Care Cardinal. Their staff has been very supporrtive and goes above and beyond for the care of my mother.

Hamilton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hamilton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hamilton, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hamilton 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 Hamilton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hamilton, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hamilton 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 Hamilton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hamilton, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Addington Place of Lakeside Vista and American House Holland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hamilton, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Hamilton, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hamilton, Michigan are StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and River Ridge Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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