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This is a warm and welcoming community, situated on the shores of Wabasis Lake. Whether you enjoy fishing, kayaking, boating, watersports or watching breathtaking sunsets, Lakeside has something for you.
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.
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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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
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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.
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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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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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.
Accept our invitation to independant living for those 55 years of age or better at Golden Bridge Manor. We offer the serenity of country living amidst the convenience of nearby shopping and entertainment. Spacious one and two bedroom apartments offer timesaving features found only in a luxury...
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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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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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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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
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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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
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.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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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.
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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.
Pine Knoll is a senior community for those who are 62 and older, or for those disabled at any age. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. We offer one bedroom garden level apartment homes with a patio and intercom entry. Pine Knoll is nestled close to the woods on a corner...
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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.
Green Acres, located in Greenville, Michigan seems to have it all when it comes to assisted living for the elderly. We focus on personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere, and have worked hard to maintain elderly independent living as much as possible with private, personalized...

Cost of independent living in South Ionia, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Ionia is $3,518 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Westphalia, MI with an average of $2,599 per month.

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

South Ionia, MI
$3,518/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in South Ionia, MI, vs. other senior living options

$6,730/mo
Independent Living
$3,518/mo

Independent living costs in South Ionia, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,761/mo
Studio
$2,245/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,572/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,520/mo

Senior living costs in South Ionia 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: South Ionia, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ionia, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,518/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,493/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,730/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
South Ionia, MI:$3,518/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Ionia, MI:$5,493/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Ionia, MI:$6,730/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in South Ionia, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Ionia 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Ionia, MI$3,062/mo$3,053/mo+0.3%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
South Ionia, MI
2024 average cost:$3,062/mo
2023 average cost:$3,053/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Ionia

Recent reviews for independent living in South Ionia

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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Care Cardinal Cascade in Grand Rapids, MI

4.7
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 what VP does not provide. If it wasn't for my mother's dementia and age and need for the ...
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Lakeside Village 55+ Waterfront Community on Wabasis Lake in Greenville, MI

5.0
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!

South Ionia independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ionia independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ionia, 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 Ionia 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 Ionia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in South Ionia 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 Ionia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ionia, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ionia 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 Ionia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
35.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.3%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.9%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lakeside Village 55+ Waterfront Community on Wabasis Lake, Hathaway Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care and Green Acres - Ionia are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Ionia, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near South Ionia, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in South Ionia, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Cascade Trails Senior Living and Independence Village of Grand Ledge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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