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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Grand Rapids, OH

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My sister is doing well here at this community. She has adjusted well to it, and I'am satisfied. They have a lovely staff here, she is in good hands. The community looks great, they keep the community and...
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.
Oakleaf Village is a full service assisted living senior community located in the vibrant city of Toledo, Ohio. Fully certified by the state of Ohio, our beautifully landscaped village is located only a few miles from Wildwood Preserve Metropark and the Ottawa River. Oakleaf Village is an...
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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.
Wellington house was designed for those who want to work, play or relax in a distinctive community that compliments their success. Here you'll make living a more comfortable and carefree experience. Enjoy beautiful grounds, elegant interiors and a management team that cares about you.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
The first phase in the Collingwood Green Master Planned Community is complete! It offers 65 brand new one- and two-bedroom garden-style apartment homes exclusively for residents 55 and over! Nestled on a beautiful 7.5 acre park, Collingwood Green's perfect location puts residents close to the...
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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.
The Park Lane is a great place to live. But don't just take our word for it!"I feel as safe at the Park Lane as I do in church!""I love the camaraderie between the residents and staff! I don't feel alone anymore ~ unless I want to be. My lovely apartment is quiet, and kept immaculate by our...
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The facility had plenty to do for my dad and a cute little activities area and dinning room and a gym. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
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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.
Affordable apartment homes for seniors age 55+ or disabled/handicapped.  Centrally located in the heart of downtown Toledo, Renaissance Senior Apartments is a beautiful, historic building with many amenities including: emergency call system; on-site laundry; lunch program; and small pets are...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Cranes Landing is a beautiful Senior Living Community (55 and older). Cranes Landing is a 2-story, 40-unit building offering 20 one-bedrooms and 20 two-bedroom apartments. The building is elevator equipped and provides laundry rooms located on each floor, washer and dryer connections in each...
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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.
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.
Luther Haus is an attractive, affordable senior apartment community for individuals age 62 years and older. It offers a beautiful setting along with a caring staff.Luther Haus is a ministry of Lutheran Homes Society, which has a noble history of providing seniors with a home and services that...
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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.
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The GlennPark Senior Living community has worked out for our loved one because at the time of our tour they allowed smoking in the rooms, however now they no longer allow smoking for new residents but the...
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.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Otte and I am the Residence Manager at GlennPark. I am so happy that you are taking time to learn about our community. GlennPark is located on the south side of Defiance and it is our pleasure to welcome you with some 'southern hospitality'. When you arrive, notice the...
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Cost of independent living in Grand Rapids, OH

The average cost of senior living in Grand Rapids is $3,251 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holland, OH with an average of $2,954 per month.

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, vs. nearby cities

Grand Rapids, OH
$3,251/mo
$3,281/mo
$3,277/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, vs. state and national averages

Grand Rapids, OH
$3,251/mo
$3,739/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, vs. other senior living options

$4,057/mo
Independent Living
$3,251/mo

Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,319/mo
Studio
$4,515/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,932/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,891/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,210/mo

Senior living costs in Grand Rapids 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: Grand Rapids, OH
Column state: Ohio
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGrand Rapids, OHOhioU.S.
Independent Living$3,251/mo$3,739/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,979/mo$4,591/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,057/mo$4,573/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Grand Rapids, OH:$3,251/mo
Ohio:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Grand Rapids, OH:$3,979/mo
Ohio:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Grand Rapids, OH:$4,057/mo
Ohio:$4,573/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Grand Rapids, OH, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids, OH

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Grand Rapids 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
Grand Rapids, OH$2,608/mo$3,146/mo-17.1%
Ohio$2,832/mo$2,952/mo-4.0%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Grand Rapids, OH
2024 average cost:$2,608/mo
2023 average cost:$3,146/mo
Percent change:-17.1%
Ohio
2024 average cost:$2,832/mo
2023 average cost:$2,952/mo
Percent change:-4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

What families are saying about independent living in Grand Rapids

Recent reviews for independent living in Grand Rapids

Aviva Glendale Assisted Living in Toledo, OH

3.8
My mother really liked it here for the time she stayed which was about 4 months. But I don't think she realized she didn't need to be in an assisted living facility from that point on. It was great for her when she got out of the hospital but not necessary for her to continue living there. All ...
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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

Grand Rapids independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Grand Rapids independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Grand Rapids, 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 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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
21.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Grand Rapids, OHNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Grand Rapids, OHNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.1%
47%
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