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Burlington Independent Living Facilities | 114 Reviews

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Photo of Drews Place of Coldwater I
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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff some of them are great, and others are just ok. With the meals there is little variety, and there are very few activities but our loved one wouldn't join in...
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 to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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Cost is a good bargain, staff attentive, staff arrives quickly when called using their emergency necklace. They are very strict on meds, and track issues like diabetes.
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.
***As of 9/14/2021, 100% of our staff and residents are fully vaccinated!***Masonville Place, our lively senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan sits in a residential neighborhood just two blocks south of Coldwater Little League Park. Coldwater is known for its many lakes and recreational...
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Staff treats residents with love and dignity. Director is always on- site and available for consultation. I like that he is a registered nurse and treats his staff with great respect, maintaining high...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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Marshall Comfort Care provided mom a safe place and 3 meals a day. Conveniently located in a very quiet neighborhood - just perfect! Definitely recommend to others. Staff is very caring and conscientious
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.
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From his first day there. [name removed] and the staff welcomed him. They had visitors come in whom he had worked with at Kellogg. He has quickly developed friendships and so have we. He has gotten 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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including tree-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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Went through a staff nursing transition around time mom moved in so there was some lack of attention to a non life threatening medical issue and lack of communication around pharmacy and doctor transition to...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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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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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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Burlington, MI

The average cost of senior living in Burlington is $3,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshall, MI with an average of $2,844 per month.

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

Burlington, MI
$3,039/mo
$3,187/mo

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

Burlington, MI
$3,039/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,017/mo
Independent Living
$3,039/mo

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

Studio
$4,451/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,615/mo

Senior living costs in Burlington 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: Burlington, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBurlington, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,039/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,934/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,017/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Burlington, MI:$3,039/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Burlington, MI:$3,934/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Burlington, MI:$4,017/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Burlington

Recent reviews for independent living in Burlington

LakeHouse Coldwater

5.0
I would give this place a 5 across the board they were amazing!!! A little expensive but well worth it for the care and peace of mind that she got and we had with leaving her.

Drews Place of Coldwater II

5.0
They are attentive, caring and responsive. The meals are wonderful and the rooms are routinely cleaned. We picked this community because of the location and reputation. I would recommend to others.

Bickford of Battle Creek

3.8
I have mixed feelings about it but I think we're going to work out the kinks. Communication needs work.I picked it because it's fully staffed and close to my house

Burlington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Burlington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Burlington, 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 Burlington 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 Burlington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Burlington, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Burlington 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 Burlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Burlington, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Burlington 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 Burlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Burlington, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Drews Place of Coldwater I, NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC and LakeHouse Coldwater are the top-rated independent living facilities near Burlington, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Burlington, Michigan. See the full list.

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