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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Gull Lake, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the South Gull Lake 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 South Gull Lake. 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 32 independent living facilities in South Gull Lake, 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 Vine Area Historic District, South Street Historic District and Vine.
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Life in the memory care unit Woodlawn Meadows in such a blessing. My brother is here, lets marvelous food, is engaged in all kinds of creative activities and enjoys his artwork on the wall of his room. When...
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.
Woodlawn Meadows, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Hastings, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...
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They are very open to constructive criticism and make a concerted effort to address a concern. They have outstanding facilities and they are well maintained. Also I like the excellent staff ratio in support...
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 StoryPoint Portage, we love our opportunity to serve seniors and their families in this community. Our senior living options are designed to cater to any stage of life, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. We feel so lucky to play a role in each...
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42 reviews
My mom is currently a resident at LakeHouse Kalamazoo. I would say that the staff is friendly and willing to work with families. The executive director is friendly and helpful and will do whatever she can to...
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.
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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9.0
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27 reviews
All 5s. Mom is very happy there. The community is very friendly. While there is regular bingo etc. There are some days that seem to lack a regular activity for residents to look forward to. All and all we...
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.
North Pointe Woods is an assisted living community in the vibrant city of Battle Creek, MI. Our peaceful, modern community is located on 72 acres of wooded land that overlooks picturesque Linear Park and the city skyline. Battle Creek is home to many historical properties, unique restaurants and...
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Brookdale has been a positive experience for both mom and brother. They both have dementia and reside in the 'memory care' portion of this facility. Attention by the staff to each individual's needs is very...
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including tree-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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5 reviews
This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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.
We provide assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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28 reviews
I had my mom living at Bickford of Battle Creek. Very nice place, staff was friendly and informative. I would recommend this place again and again. My mom who is diabetic did not feel that they prepared food...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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I absolutely love it here ! This place is wonderful and I am really happy with my move to this community. It wasn't to expensive for me it fit right into my budget. This community is spotless and looks...
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.
Lakeview Meadows, affordable 55+senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. Free heat, water, sewer and trash service. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes. Additional locked storage space at no additional chare. Controlled access...
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Springview Tower has been under new management since [date removed]. Springview is now professionally managed by KMG Prestige, INC. The new management team has diligently been working hard to make...
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.
Your Best Choice for Senior Living' Springview Tower is an independent senior community, located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Springview Tower was built with seniors in mind. Our nine story building was designated to free you from the cares of maintenance and upkeep. The pleasures of countryside...
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The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would...
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.
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14 reviews
Memory and physical care made better by kind and caring staff. They are currently updating their van with wheelchair straps, but could also use more staff to take residents on 'outside' trips. No matter...
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.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.
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.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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We love it…a very caring environment and community. Very accommodating and friendly. Mom is happy and very well cared for. The Sisters are a very caring community and very welcoming. I recommend it...
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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The other tenants were very nice and helpful toward my Mother. Far as board games etc. She has felt welcomed by others. There are some concerns with the toileting situation. She was not use to not wiping...
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.
Located just off Portage Street is Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan's Washington Square Co-op Apartments, which specializes in senior housing. It's nestled in a park-like setting with its old, beautiful trees and garden areas which are used by residents, along with the picnic areas and other...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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.
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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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
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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: 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.
Lakeview Meadows affordable 55 + senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. We are located in the heart of Battle Creek, close to shopping, banking and medical facilities. We offer free heat, water, sewer & trash service. Spacious 1 & 2...
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Things have gone well so far with Westbrook Place! The process of getting my loved one moved in was extremely expedient and easy, they helped out a lot with the paperwork. My loved one really loves her...
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.
Westbrook Place is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Battle Creek, northwest Calhoun County, Michigan. Westbrook Place is conveniently located near shopping centers, hospital and medical facilities, restaurants,...
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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, Independent 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.
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: 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: 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.
Cost of independent living in South Gull Lake, MI
The average cost of senior living in South Gull Lake is $3,381 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshall, MI with an average of $2,844 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in South Gull Lake
Recent reviews for independent living in South Gull Lake
Stanford Lodge of Plainwell
4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
City View in the Square Co-Op Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI
5.0
5 for everything except dining/meals because city view doesn't provide that service. Overall, my mother in laws experience has been great. The apartment is very nice, it is very affordable and the people who work at this complex are very nice. We are still so grateful for your help in finding ...
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Provision Living at Oshtemo in Kalamazoo, MI
5.0
All are a 5. What our family likes the most about Provision Living is the staff. The staff has been great, tends to all my dad's needs. They have a lot of activities for him if he chooses to do them. He likes his meals. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this ...
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South Gull Lake independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Gull Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Gull Lake, 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 South Gull Lake 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 South Gull Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Gull Lake, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in South Gull Lake 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 South Gull Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Gull Lake, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.7%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Gull Lake 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 South Gull Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Gull Lake, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.1%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.7%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Portage and StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Gull Lake, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 32 independent living facilities near South Gull Lake, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Gull Lake, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Portage and StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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