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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walker, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Walker 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 Walker. 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 65 independent living facilities in Walker, 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 Grandville, Seeds Of Promisie and John Ball Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Grand Rapids, Holland and Grand Haven.
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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.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.
Raybrook Campus offers the full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care and memory care. The property is conveniently located in the SE portion of Grand Rapids, close to Calvin College and shopping. This location is an ideal solution for senior couples...
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: 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.
Enhance your lifestyleAt Cook Valley Estates, we understand that you’ve worked hard to create your current lifestyle. We are dedicated to helping preserve, and even enhance, all that you have attained. Nestled in a wooded, park-like section of Grand Rapids, Cook Valley Estates offers virtually...
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: 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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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.
Breton Woods is Holland Home's newest Independent Living Community and is located in the southeast portion of the greater Grand Rapids area. This is an active senior community for those 65 and older. Apartment style and condo style living are offered on a beautiful campus which also offers...
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Cost of independent living in Walker, MI
The average cost of senior living in Walker is $3,573 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant, MI with an average of $3,109 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Walker, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Walker, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Walker vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Walker, MI by room type
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
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What families are saying about independent living in Walker
Recent reviews for independent living in Walker
American House Jenison
5.0
American House is a pet friendly facility. One and two bedroom apartments offered, continental breakfast available every single morning and a chef prepared noon meal consistently wonderful! All utilities and services included in the monthly rent - Ithis is a wonderful place to live!
Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI
4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive.
I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids
4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.
Walker independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker, 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 Walker 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 Walker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker 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 Walker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker 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 Walker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walker, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.6%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.8%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Walker, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 65 independent living facilities near Walker, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Walker, Michigan are Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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