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[name removed] & his staff are wonderful with the residents. They really put in time to make sure the experience the residents have is fun, safe and memorable! Thanks for everything that you do! The food...
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.
Situated in a beautiful, rural landscape just five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, you'll love the peaceful elegance of our grounds and facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the city. We're close to shopping, dining, healthcare and wonderful entertainment.Our all-inclusive...
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What we like the most about the community is the Friendliness, descent sized and nice rooms. Quick process to get moved in. To change, menu, more choices, more elevators, stationary call buttons. Electronic...
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.
Welcome to Lloyd's Bayou Senior LivingLocated in beautiful Spring Lake, Michigan, the recently renovated Lloyd’s Bayou Senior Living is nestled in a picturesque wooded setting and boasts all of the comforts of home. Our community is ideally situated near a variety of shopping, dining, and a...
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I highly recommend Robbinswood. We have had a number of relatives in Robbinswood and have had good experiences. They recently remodeled the room sizes and layout of the community are good, The food is good....
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 Grand Haven, Michigan, the county seat of Ottawa County, Robbinswood is nestled in a prime location. Known for its stunning coastline views our residents can sail, bike, boat and fish off the shores. Grand Haven State Park is also considered one of the best beaches in the USA. There is...
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The activities are fine for our loved one he has enjoyed several of the things they offer. The staff members do a really good job encouraging our loved to stay involved, and at this point we do think the...
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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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.
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.
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Very helpful and friendly staff Very good about answering call buttons quickly Do a pretty good job keeping track of foods people do not/ Cannot eat
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, 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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults since it opened in 2010. You will experience excellence in...
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Cost of independent living in Ottawa Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ottawa Center is $3,452 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muskegon Heights, MI with an average of $3,065 per month.

Independent living costs in Ottawa Center, MI, vs. nearby cities

Ottawa Center, MI
$3,452/mo

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

Ottawa Center, MI
$3,452/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ottawa Center, MI, vs. other senior living options

$3,984/mo
Independent Living
$3,452/mo

Independent living costs in Ottawa Center, MI, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$3,465/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,300/mo

Senior living costs in Ottawa Center 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: Ottawa Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOttawa Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,452/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,873/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,984/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ottawa Center, MI:$3,452/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ottawa Center, MI:$3,873/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ottawa Center, MI:$3,984/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ottawa Center, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ottawa Center 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
Ottawa Center, MI$3,158/mo$2,906/mo+8.7%
Michigan$2,649/mo$2,543/mo+4.1%
National$3,101/mo$2,978/mo+4.1%
Ottawa Center, MI
2024 average cost:$3,158/mo
2023 average cost:$2,906/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,649/mo
2023 average cost:$2,543/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,101/mo
2023 average cost:$2,978/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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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 Ottawa Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Ottawa Center

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
They're doing an excellent job at Villa Maria, we'd give them top marks across the board! Everything they do here they do well! The facility itself is clean and well kept, the staff are all very friendly, they have plenty of activities, and the food is good! This was the first place we toured, ...
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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.

Ottawa Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottawa Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottawa 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 Ottawa Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.1%
43.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou and Robbinswood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ottawa Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Ottawa Center, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ottawa Center, Michigan are StoryPoint Rockford, Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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