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Photo of Tanglewood Trace
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Staff is very friendly and always willing to help your loved one out. They plan lots of activities and special concerts for not only your loved one but for family to join in.
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.
Tanglewood Trace is an independent and assisted living community in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mishawaka is a vibrant city located near South Bend. Mishawaka is a quaint and charming city, known for its Midwestern charm, friendly people and abundance of outdoor spaces. Home to one of the largest...
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They try to keep his room clean. The staff is pretty helpful in calling when I need to be aware of anything big or small. They are friendly when I visit. He seems to be happy with them. As far as activities...
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.
Brentwood at Niles is an assisted living and memory care community located in Niles, Michigan. Niles is a historic town, with roots dating back to the early 1800s. Boasting small town Midwestern charm, Niles is warm and welcoming while also being progressive and modern. Our city offers residents...
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Are you tired of shoveling snow, mowing the lawn, changing the furnace filters, repairing appliances, and even changing light bulbs my husband and I moved into Rittenhouse Villas and we love it!
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.
VOTED THE BEST ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY FOR 12 YEARS STRAIGHT THROUGH THE LOCAL READER'S CHOICE AWARD!!!! (2021)
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I like the small size and staff friendliness. Some staff members really go out of their way to show care and kindness towards my mother-in-law. Compared to other similar facilities the cost is fair. I...
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.
Elkhart Place is a pet friendly senior living community where we provide residence with quality care and assistance in their daily routine when needed, while promoting independence as long as possible. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time licensed...
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5 for all. My mother really enjoys the church services and the activities. She says everyone is very friendly. We would absolutely recommend LakeHouse Three Rivers community. We feel blessed to have found...
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.
At Bowman Place we combine serene country living with the convenience and security of a lively senior community. We are located in the north end of the small town of Three Rivers, Michigan. We are located one mile west of Hidden Marsh Sanctuary which is a popular destination for our residents and...
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The place is beautiful and the individual apartments are very nice. Also, Brentwood offered being able to go on Medicaid if Mom ran out of money. Most of the others didn't have this option. The staff was...
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.
Brentwood at La Porte is a senior care community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services in La Porte, Indiana. Our stunning community is located in a peaceful residential area just ten miles south of Lake Michigan in the heart of La Porte. La Porte is a highly...
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We chose Bethesda Ranch because of the caregiver's eagerness to help not only my loved one but me and my family. It was also close to home. But it wouldn't have mattered. He was only going there. The...
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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Photo of Bickford of Portage
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The staff is very kind and attentive. Carla's room is a bit dirty but nothing out of control. Other than that we have not had enough interaction to have an opinion on dining or activities. This is our busy...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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We couldn’t have made a better decision. The staff is awesome and the community is so well kept and clean. My Mom has made so many new friends and keeps busy with all of the great activities. My Mom is...
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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Photo of Valparaiso Senior Village
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Friendly and genuinely caring staff! Residents enjoy constant activities and receive lots of kind and personal attention. I drop by at all hours and always feel welcome and always find a well kept...
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.
Valparaiso Senior Village is excited to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care services to the seniors of Valparaiso, Indiana, and its surrounding areas. Valparaiso Senior Village offers a safe and active lifestyle paired with a kind and compassionate staff. Our care services are unique to each...
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Photo of Wellbrooke of South Bend
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This is a wonderful community. The staff is outstanding. The cleanliness is outstanding and we like knowing that the atmosphere is very good and she is happy with the good variety of meals. They offer a lot...
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.
A new generation of older adults is enjoying longer, healthier lives. They are determined to remain active, involved and as independent as possible, even when health challenges arise. For them, a different approach to health and wellness has arrived at Wellbrooke of South Bend. Wellbrooke is not...
Photo of The Woodridge Village
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Mom is very happy here, it is a smaller facility with a very homey setting. [name removed] the marketing lady is awesome, we are there because of her. she gave us great feedback in the beginning and answered...
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.
Celebrate Life at Wood Ridge! Wood Ridge can provide for all your assisted living needs in a comfortable home-like setting. We are located in a beautiful wooded area where you can enjoy the serenity of nature while being close to shopping and medical services. Our residents enjoy many amenities...
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We have found the staff to be very caring and helpful. We live close so we are very involved and visit almost daily. The only negative would be the quality of food. It does not seem to come hot or look...
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.
Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an assisted living community located in the peaceful village of Lawton, Michigan. This beautiful and close-knit community is the perfect location for anyone looking for a comfortable and secure place to live.Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an...
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Photo of Grand Emerald Place
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My loved one is a resident at Grand Emerald Place and things have been good overall. However, some of the nurses are not as friendly as others. It depends on day shift and night shift, both are ruder and...
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.
Grand Emerald Place provides residents (and their pets) with a home-like environment, support for activities of daily living, and a community where they can thrive. We develop personalized care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day...
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So far things seem to be going very well! It's a very nice looking place, and every seems friendly. My loved one really seems to be enjoying himself here, everything is very convenient for him and I haven't...
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.
Maintenance-free and affordable, Rumely Historic Apartments is conveniently located in downtown LaPorte and within walking distance to many essential local merchants, local government offices and service providers including: Banks, Eateries and Coffee Shops, Art Galleries, and Pharmacy. This is...
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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.
Greenleaf Health Campus is proud to call Elkhart, Indiana “The City with a Heart”, home. From its bustling business community, to its wonderful public amenities and friendly citizens, the Elkhart community reflects the strong family values we believe in at Greenleaf Health Campus. Our residents...
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My loved one was very active for the few months that he lived at Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living. I grieve thinking about it because he was so joyful and became a shining light there for many people. My...
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 are honored you or a loved one is considering Brentwood at Elkhart to experience life’s next chapter. At Brentwood at Elkhart, we strive to create a culture of caring.What makes Brentwood at Elkhart Assisted Living different?LOCATIONBrentwood at Elkhart is located in picturesqueElkhart,...
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Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
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.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...
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I can't comment on the activities because I didn't use . What I like most about Vibrant Life is that it is a smaller facility clean and home like. Improve on communication, but I know everyone is over worked...
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.
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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Finding The Whitlock for my dad has been an answer to prayer. We moved him in recently and everyone from the director to the residents have been helpful, friendly and welcoming to my dad. The room is just...
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.
The Whitlock is a premier communtiy of senior apartments that offer assisted living without the feeling of being somekind of hispital or institution. We have specifically designed these apartments, and this community, to ensure that seniors feel content and cared for in this location. Not only do...
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They offer limited Medicaid accommodation, seemingly lacking or in need of improvement for families with a resident needing memory care or with dementia. The staff is very welcoming and there is a lot of...
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.
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I have not spent a great deal of time at the community to be able to answer re improvement, but what I found most helpful was the marketing person, then the receptionist and administrative staff
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.
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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5 for all with occasional exception for food as a rating of 4. Very gracious and caring. The community of Sisters is welcoming and caring.
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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It seems to be a great community for my Dad. Even though it is Independent living the staff and others really watch out for each other. My Dad accidentally pulled the bathroom "pull cord" and the neighbor...
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.
Residents of Whispering Pines enjoy peaceful community living in a wooded environment in Mishawaka, St. Joseph County, IN. Residents, 55 and older, live in nice apartments with well-kept grounds, mature trees and lush green lawns. Although, you may feel you're living in the country, in reality,...
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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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Cost of independent living in St Joseph, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph is $3,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI with an average of $3,253 per month.

Independent living costs in St Joseph, MI, vs. nearby cities

St Joseph, MI
$3,605/mo
$3,663/mo

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

St Joseph, MI
$3,605/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in St Joseph, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,520/mo
Independent Living
$3,605/mo

Independent living costs in St Joseph, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,324/mo
Studio
$4,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,796/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,823/mo

Senior living costs in St Joseph 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: St Joseph, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Joseph, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,502/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,520/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
St Joseph, MI:$3,605/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
St Joseph, MI:$4,502/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
St Joseph, MI:$4,520/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in St Joseph, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in St Joseph 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
St Joseph, MI$2,841/mo$2,991/mo-5.0%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
St Joseph, MI
2024 average cost:$2,841/mo
2023 average cost:$2,991/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in St Joseph

Recent reviews for independent living in St Joseph

Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paw Paw, MI

5.0
Like the way they treat people here. They really try to deal with any short comings that may occur. Do a good job dealing with issues. Food improvement is noticeable. Takes the time to help residents understand issues that may arise. Do a good job keeping everyone happy.

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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St Joseph independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph 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 St Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Provision Living at St. Joseph, The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 132 independent living facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Joseph, Michigan are Residences at Coffee Creek, StoryPoint Chesterton and Forest Glen Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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