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StoryPoint Rockford is home to many. Senior Living can be a difficult step in life but the staff go out of their way to provide great care with lots of love. We especially love when the therapy dogs come...
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.
At StoryPoint Rockford, we love being a part of the greater Grand Rapids area. Our community is a place where our residents can really enjoy a carefree retirement. At StoryPoint, we offer independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. We can meet each resident...
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[name removed] & his staff are wonderful with the residents. They really put in time to make sure the experience the residents have is fun, safe and memorable! Thanks for everything that you do! The food...
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.
Situated in a beautiful, rural landscape just five minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, you'll love the peaceful elegance of our grounds and facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the city. We're close to shopping, dining, healthcare and wonderful entertainment.Our all-inclusive...
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I couldn’t have found a better place for my mom. She is happy there, and has been able to keep her dog, which has been so important to her. Everyone is so helpful and kind. Cascade Trails made some of the...
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.
Welcome to Cascade Trails, a Leisure Living Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living,...
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Boulder Creek Assisted Living has been wonderful for my mom. She had a stroke at 64 years old and we needed a place for her upon discharge from Mary Free Bed. The staff has been instrumental in her recovery...
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.
Boulder Creek, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Rockford, Michigan, where we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...
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She states the food is adequate, but she does not leave the dinner table hungry. Very tired of green beans and chicken. For the most part, the staff seems very friendly. I don't like the fact that I don't...
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.
The Cortland Riverside Gardens, proudly part of the Priority Life Care network, is a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the vibrant heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This community is dedicated to offering seniors a supportive and independent lifestyle, complemented by the...
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Communication! Patience with dad and his erratic dementia behaviors. Their willingness to help him and not just "give up." Its smaller. Home like. Not fancy. A good physical setting for dad. Most difficult...
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 provide a small, intimate and home-like setting where staff and residents interact like family. We're rethinking and redesigning how to care for residents. The goal for this community is to provide a tailored approach to comfort our valued community member's that pledges dedicated care where...
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I would say it is not fancy but it is comfortable and the staff are caring and friendly. So far I would definitely recommend it and it seems like a really good value. They are still making changes after 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.
The Cortland Northview, now a proud member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Our community is specifically tailored for seniors who may need a little assistance to those who have with...
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The price was reasonable, and it was clean. The food is awful. The staff are friendly. Apartments are a nice size. They offer studio size and one bedroom in the assisted living section. I don't know much...
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.
Welcome home to Pilgrim ManorBuilding culture and community on one campusLocated in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Pilgrim Manor offers exceptional living and amenities in a well-established and trusted assisted living and healthcare community.Live life purposefully at Pilgrim ManorFor...
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Overall the cleanliness is outstanding and staff is great. There is no dining at Kensington but the activities my mom does, she really enjoys.
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.
Kensington Senior Living is a newly developed facility to provide elegant, peaceful living for individuals ages 55 and over.Kensington Senior Living features 64 units independent living apartments with various floor plan options. The community provides a comfortable living environment tailored...
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My dad moved from his house to the garden apartments at Porter Hills Village. He likes it and has been able to get more assistance as his needs change, even though he has stayed in the independent living...
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.
Retire to comfort, friends, activities and enjoymentNestled on 35 lush acres in Grand Rapids Township, Porter Hills Village is a friendly, vibrant community where people come to enjoy active lives free from the burdens of home maintenance and other chores. Porter Hills was founded in 1970 by a...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
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We are having a pretty good experience here so far. The people are great and they have really tried to work with us. Our loved one isn't doing so good, but they don't let us give up. We really liked 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.
Northview Manor, established in 1988, is a long term, adult foster care, assisted living facility for the elderly. We are licensed with the State of Michigan. Our family owned and operated facility combines the efforts of a caring support staff with modern conveniences to meet the physical and...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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
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: 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.
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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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Overall we are happy with the Villa Maria. I'm just not happy that her garbage disposal has been working. They were suppose to put in a cable box but it hasn't happened yet. Trying to get things done around...
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.
Villa MariaVilla Maria provides seniors with an independent living community located in Grand Rapids, MI. Those who choose this community as their own will find that its location is great. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County, and it provides much to do and see for both residents and guests....
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Serenity Home - NorthSerenity Home - North is an assisted living community located in Marne, MI. The city of Marne is a small town in Ottawa County, northwest of Grand Rapids. Marne is a quiet town in Wright Township with a few shops and small stores. Residents can enjoy going out for walks,...
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These are nice senior apartments, and my mother is doing very well here. I'am pleased with all they have us. I know she is safe and in good place. The community looks nice and well maintained. Everyone has...
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.
For those who are 55 and older, you have the opportunity to expand your living conditions. You are able to maintain your freedom and independence as well as reap extra benefits by considering a retirement community. Maybe you are concerned about the cost of the upkeep of your current home over...
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I would tell others that it is a good place for assisted living that a resident might need some oversight, but is independent. The community doesn't seem to match up to dietary restrictions when it comes to...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Everything is fine for me at my new community. The meals are good to me. My room and the rest of the community is clean. They also have activities available through out the day.
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.
Heron Woods is an independent living community surrounded by the picturesque scenery of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Grand Rapids is a part of Kent County and offers much to do and see. Two hospitals are located within a mile of the apartments, while the grounds themselves are lightly wooded and even...

Cost of independent living in Alpine, MI

The average cost of senior living in Alpine is $3,510 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,036 per month.

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

Alpine, MI
$3,510/mo
$3,512/mo
$3,573/mo

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

Alpine, MI
$3,510/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,116/mo
Independent Living
$3,510/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$4,707/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,832/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,973/mo

Senior living costs in Alpine 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: Alpine, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpine, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,510/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,942/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,116/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Alpine, MI:$3,510/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Alpine, MI:$3,942/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Alpine, MI:$4,116/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Alpine

Recent reviews for independent living in Alpine

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.

Alpine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpine, 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 Alpine 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 Alpine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpine, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alpine 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 Alpine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpine, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alpine 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 Alpine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpine, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
23.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
13.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.4%
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There are 39 independent living facilities near Alpine, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Alpine, 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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