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Photo of Sunrise of Cascade
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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59 reviews
9.4
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59 reviews
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My brother and I believe our mother is receiving excellent care at Sunrise of Cascade. We compare to her care at another facility and there's no comparison. We are very happy at Sunrise.
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.
Sunrise of Cascade is a single level, Arts and Crafts style building offering assisted living and secured memory care. We are conveniently located just East of I-96 and the 28th Street exit on Charlevoix Drive in Grand Rapids, MI. Charlevoix Drive is a quiet street but close to shopping,...
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9.3
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44 reviews
9.3
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44 reviews
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I would rate each of these at a 5. We are very pleased with all aspects of Hathaway Hills! It's really clean and dad's apartment is very comfortable with a nice view and yard right out his sliding glass...
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.
Hathaway Hills, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Greenville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Within our community, residents and family members will find an inviting and warm environment. With assisted living...
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9.1
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34 reviews
9.1
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They were great to work with but we needed to find a facility with additional services to better support my Mom. I would recommend to others.
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.
Sentinel Pointe is a rental community that does not require a buy-in or long term lease. Residents are able to live in place by adding on assistance, including physical therapy and hospice, in the comfort of their own apartment. Every apartment at Sentinel Pointe includes emergency call system,...
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Photo of Lakeside Village 55+ Waterfront Community on Wabasis Lake
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9.0
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9.0
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I love lakeside living, the beautiful sunsets. It's a great community of people. Living here on a lake is like a small taste of heaven! I love it!
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.
ENJOY AFFORDABLE AND PRIVATE LAKEFRONT LIVING FOR 55+ ON WABASIS LAKE! If you love amazing sunsets and the sound of the wind in the trees, you will love Lakeside Village!Conveniently located only 15 minutes due east of Rockford, MI, 15 minutes southwest of Greenville, MI and 30 minutes to...
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9.0
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We are very pleased with Lakehouse. Caregivers are amazing! We really like the new director and all other staff members. The facility has a friendly, home like feel. It's clean and decorated nicely....
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.
Sojourner Place offers empathetic care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, just one mile west of Western Michigan University and our residents enjoy all of the recreational, educational and cultural opportunities that the university offers. We offer...
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55 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.9
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23 reviews
8.9
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5 star
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Excellent office people, they are great at answering questions. They have many events for residents to participate in, my Mom loves it there.
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.
Residents in the Independent Living portion of our community have a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Kitchens are fully equipped and utilities are covered (cable and Internet service). Monthly rates include restaurant style dining, weekly housekeeping services, social and...
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8.9
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IT is a very peaceful atmosphere and yes we would absolutely, recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!...
Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids
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8.7
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It is a passion for some of the staff, and a job for others on the staff, for any of these facilities... Location-wise for our family, Common Wealth was priceless for the short time of 15 days and her...
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.
Addington Place of Grand Rapids is located on a beautiful campus offering supported independent living, assisted living and memory care assisted living. Nestled in a quiet, country setting in southern Kent County, Addington Place is conviently located. The campus is dedicated to enriching and...
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They were ready to take care of any issues we may have had. The food was good and they had lots of activities to participate in, for anyone of any physical or mental level. If us, or them, had any questions...
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 Wyoming, a distinguished member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a beacon of assisted living excellence in Wyoming, Michigan. This community is thoughtfully designed to offer seniors both the independence they cherish and the personalized support they may require.At The...
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Photo of Baldwin House Senior Living Grand Rapids
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.3
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59 reviews
8.3
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59 reviews
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I am a resident of Grand Woods Senior Apartments and have enjoyed living here for approximately three years. My fellow residents are very friendly. We enjoy various activities that are scheduled...
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.
Baldwin House Senior Living is nestled in a beautiful wooded area, but close to many accomodations.You will have many amenities to enjoy throughout the community including a beautiful lobby with a fireplace, a comfortable coffee bistro with a flat screen T.V, game room, beauty salon, convenience...
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Photo of Care Cardinal Cascade
1212 Photos available
8.2
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31 reviews
8.2
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31 reviews
5 star
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Being an assisted living facility, it doesn't totally meet my mother's needs because of her dementia and higher need for medical care. But she cannot afford a memory care facility. Hospice is helping with...
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.
Emerald Meadows 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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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris
1212 Photos available
8.1
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119 reviews
8.1
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119 reviews
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They go above & beyond what other senior facilities would do to help families in tough situations. The staff were all on board to protect my mom. I couldn't ask for a better place to have my mom at. Sadly,...
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.
Whispering Woods Retirement Village offers a magnificent combination of assisted living continuum of care options from Independent Living Suites and apartments to its Memory Lane remembrance village where Alzheimer's residents can stroll through safe and secure memorial gardens, and enjoy their...
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Photo of American House Spring Lake
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.8
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39 reviews
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I personally didn't get a chance to visit the American House in Spring Lake, but two of my brothers did, and they were very impressed by the friendliness of the staff, the cleanliness of the facility, and...
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.
We know it isn't easy finding the right senior living situation for elderly parents in Spring Lake, Michigan. American House Spring Lake presents the best solutions in senior care. Our convenient location allows for easy visits from Muskegon, Grand Haven and other communities along Lake Michigan....
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Photo of Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron
44 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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The staff and everything is top notch - they are true professionals who care. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. Staff is fantastic, professional...
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.
Life flourishes at American House Wyoming. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, wood shop, on-site theater, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. American House Wyoming is where seniors can find the care they...
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Photo of Freedom Village at Holland, a CCRC
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77 Floor plans available
7.2
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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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She states the food is adequate, but she does not leave the dinner table hungry. Very tired of green beans and chicken. For the most part, the staff seems very friendly. I don't like the fact that I don't...
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.
The Cortland Riverside Gardens, proudly part of the Priority Life Care network, is a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the vibrant heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This community is dedicated to offering seniors a supportive and independent lifestyle, complemented by the...
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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
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.
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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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
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.
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...
Photo of Robbinswood
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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
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, 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.
Photo of Medilodge of Grand Rapids
1616 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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The price was reasonable, and it was clean. The food is awful. The staff are friendly. Apartments are a nice size. They offer studio size and one bedroom in the assisted living section. I don't know much...
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.
Welcome home to Pilgrim ManorBuilding culture and community on one campusLocated in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pilgrim Manor offers exceptional living and amenities in a well-established and trusted assisted living and healthcare community.Live life purposefully at Pilgrim ManorFor...
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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
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.
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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The commons space looks nice and welcoming with lots of natural light. My mom is younger than all of the other residents and is more active, we'd like there be more for her to do. The staff have heard our...
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 Northview, now a proud member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Our community is specifically tailored for seniors who may need a little assistance to those who have with...
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My mother is well cared for. The food is healthy, she is always dry and clean (briefs and clothes), people are friendly and kind, someone is always available to talk to you, and she gets redirected and seems...
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.
Finding a senior living team in Grand Rapids and West Michigan that you can trust is challenging. Here at Care Cardinal, our qualified teams treat your family like our family. After all, it doesn't take long before they become our family too.Unlike traditional senior assisted living or senior...

Cost of independent living in Ottawa County, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ottawa County is $3,132 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muskegon, MI with an average of $2,395 per month.

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

Ottawa County, MI
$3,132/mo
$2,395/mo

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

Ottawa County, MI
$3,132/mo
U.S. national average
$3,510/mo

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

$6,741/mo
Independent Living
$3,132/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,739/mo
Studio
$2,845/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,060/mo

Senior living costs in Ottawa 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: Ottawa County, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOttawa County, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,132/mo$2,802/mo$3,510/mo
Assisted Living$5,352/mo$5,357/mo$5,805/mo
Memory Care$6,741/mo$6,196/mo$6,971/mo
Independent Living
Ottawa County, MI:$3,132/mo
Michigan:$2,802/mo
U.S.:$3,510/mo
Assisted Living
Ottawa County, MI:$5,352/mo
Michigan:$5,357/mo
U.S.:$5,805/mo
Memory Care
Ottawa County, MI:$6,741/mo
Michigan:$6,196/mo
U.S.:$6,971/mo
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Independent living costs in Ottawa County, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ottawa 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ottawa County, MI$3,004/mo$2,858/mo+5.1%
Michigan$2,794/mo$2,777/mo+0.6%
National$3,411/mo$3,314/mo+2.9%
Ottawa County, MI
2024 average cost:$3,004/mo
2023 average cost:$2,858/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,794/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,411/mo
2023 average cost:$3,314/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ottawa County

Recent reviews for independent living in Ottawa County

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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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

Ottawa County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottawa County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ottawa County, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.4%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ottawa County, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ottawa County, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
16.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.3%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Village Assisted Living and Memory Care, American House Jenison and Quincy Place Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ottawa County, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 180 independent living facilities near Ottawa County, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ottawa County, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Rockford and Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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