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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Dowling, MI

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I like that it's comfortable when the weather changes. The food is good. The activities do a good job of being just the right amount for what we can do for a day but it's never boring. The caregivers are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
Woodlawn Meadows, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Hastings, Michigan. Here, 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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Clean, professional yet fun atmosphere; great food themes, variety and choice selections; responsive maintenance team, residents very friendly. Wish they had an ambassador or buddy system; had to spend...
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.
North Pointe Woods is an assisted living community in the vibrant city of Battle Creek, MI. Our peaceful, modern community is located on 72 acres of wooded land that overlooks picturesque Linear Park and the city skyline. Battle Creek is home to many historical properties, unique restaurants and...
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During our time that our mother was living here it was amazing. She was very well cared for. Home cooked meals. Crafts. Very clean. No smells, except home cooked food. Very affordable. The home is sitting...
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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Springview Tower has been under new management since [date removed]. Springview is now professionally managed by KMG Prestige, INC. The new management team has diligently been working hard to make...
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.
Your Best Choice for Senior Living' Springview Tower is an independent senior community, located in Battle Creek, Michigan. Springview Tower was built with seniors in mind. Our nine story building was designated to free you from the cares of maintenance and upkeep. The pleasures of countryside...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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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This is a wonderful place for your mother and father.they took such good care of my parents,wood recommendthis beautiful place to eveyone,the people are so compassionate. they made the move very easy for us....
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.
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
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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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: 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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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...
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.
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,...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Dowling, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dowling is $3,109 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,635 per month.

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

Dowling, MI
$3,109/mo
$3,323/mo
$3,035/mo

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

Dowling, MI
$3,109/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,242/mo
Independent Living
$3,109/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,150/mo
Studio
$5,480/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,755/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,055/mo

Senior living costs in Dowling 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: Dowling, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDowling, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,109/mo$3,602/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$4,117/mo$4,111/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,242/mo$4,472/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Dowling, MI:$3,109/mo
Michigan:$3,602/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Dowling, MI:$4,117/mo
Michigan:$4,111/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Dowling, MI:$4,242/mo
Michigan:$4,472/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dowling

Recent reviews for independent living in Dowling

Nazareth Center in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
Best place my mom has been. 100% better than another place she experienced. So far after 6 weeks at Nazareth Center, I have not found anything to complain about. They have lived up to everything they have said they would do. The staff feels like family. Would definitely recommend!

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

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

City View in the Square Co-Op Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
5 for everything except dining/meals because city view doesn't provide that service. Overall, my mother in laws experience has been great. The apartment is very nice, it is very affordable and the people who work at this complex are very nice. We are still so grateful for your help in finding ...
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Dowling independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dowling independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dowling, 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 Dowling 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 Dowling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dowling, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
26.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Dowling 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 Dowling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dowling, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
31%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dowling 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 Dowling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dowling, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
17.6%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
24%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
11.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.9%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
5.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.8%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 14 independent living facilities near Dowling, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dowling, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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