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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
Petronas Country Home Inc. is located in Baroda, MI in Berrien County. This residential care home provides the support that you need in an area that is quiet and peaceful. Those who spend time in Berrien enjoy checking out the areas wineries and all that they have to offer. Petronas Country Home...
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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, 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.
It’s your life….…so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. Wakarusa’s assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, our welcoming atmosphere...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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.
It’s your life……so live it to the fullest at Miller’s Senior Living Community. LaGrange’s only assisted living community offers a gracious lifestyle for America’s Greatest Generation, our Seniors, giving family members that peace-of-mind. Upon entering our community, a gathering area provides a...
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We ended up moving my father to Crown Point in Stevensville. More up to date facility, cleaner, level of care seems as good if not a little better, and the facility is 1/2 the cost. They have been very...
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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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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.
Contemporary 1 and 2 bedrooms Closet Space Galore Dishwasher Garbage Disposal Washer and Dryer hook ups Fitness Room Library Elevator Community Center Featuring Speakers and monthly social events And so much more! WE ARE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED OFF PHOENIX ROAD. We are open Monday-Friday 9-5 and...
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Mom is doing very well here she is enjoying her new surroundings. The property is beautiful with spacious grounds and peaceful surroundings. The staff is awesome very kind and considerate and helpful. Mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Here are Woodlands Terrace we have two locations; Our Bridgeman, Michigan location is sitting on twelve acres or woods and dunes right next to Lake Michigan, while our Niles, Michigan location is surrounded by vast meadows, trees, and ponds. We are a Christian facility for senior living and...
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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.
Allegan Senior Residences is a brand new apartment community located in beautiful downtown Allegan, MI. We offer 20 independent apartment homes for those 55 and better! In walking distance to many great shops in downtown Allegan! Call today!
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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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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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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.
Avalon Village Garden Homes is an independent living community that is located in the peaceful town of Ligonier, IN, which is in Noble county. The area that the community is built in is beautiful and very historic, and those who enjoy going to museums will have a good time when they check out 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.
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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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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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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...
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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,...

Cost of independent living in Wakelee, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wakelee is $3,428 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandalia, MI with an average of $3,333 per month.

Independent living costs in Wakelee, MI, vs. nearby cities

Wakelee, MI
$3,428/mo
$4,064/mo
$3,333/mo

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

Wakelee, MI
$3,428/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wakelee, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,386/mo
Independent Living
$3,428/mo

Independent living costs in Wakelee, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,128/mo
Studio
$4,623/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,152/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,760/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,823/mo

Senior living costs in Wakelee 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: Wakelee, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWakelee, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,428/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,364/mo$4,169/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,386/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wakelee, MI:$3,428/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wakelee, MI:$4,364/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wakelee, MI:$4,386/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wakelee, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wakelee 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wakelee, MI$2,816/mo$2,948/mo-4.5%
Michigan$2,667/mo$2,649/mo+0.7%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Wakelee, MI
2024 average cost:$2,816/mo
2023 average cost:$2,948/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
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2024 average cost:$2,667/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wakelee

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakelee

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.

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

Wakelee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakelee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakelee, 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 Wakelee 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 Wakelee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakelee, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakelee 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 Wakelee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakelee, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakelee 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 Wakelee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.1%
47%
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Granger are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wakelee, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 161 independent living facilities near Wakelee, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Wakelee, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and River Ridge Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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