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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.
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...
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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.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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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.
Providence Home By Fir offers quality, compassionate residential care home in Mishawaka, Indiana in an inviting and peaceful home-like atmosphere. By providing you with a more personalized and attentive care, we can optimize your wellness.Explore the caring community here at Providence Home By...
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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...
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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: 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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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
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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...
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Cost of independent living in South Haven, MI

The average cost of senior living in South Haven is $3,631 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stevensville, MI with an average of $3,365 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Haven, MI vs. nearby cities

South Haven, MI
$3,631/mo
$3,590/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Haven, MI vs. the state and national average

South Haven, MI
$3,631/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Haven vs. other types of senior living

$4,726/mo
Independent Living
$3,631/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in South Haven, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,607/mo
Studio
$4,946/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,457/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,951/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,682/mo

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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.

What families are saying about independent living in South Haven

Recent reviews for independent living in South Haven

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 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.

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!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and Welcoming Staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff across various communities, including StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou, and Royal Park Place, making residents and families feel at home and appreciated.
Variety of Social Activities. Families appreciate the wide range of activities offered to residents, such as singing, games, and social events. For example, at StoryPoint Wyoming, residents engage in gardening, woodworking, and art projects, while at Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou, they participate in Bible st ...
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Cleanliness and Maintenance. Reviews consistently mention the importance of cleanliness in their overall satisfaction with their community. At StoryPoint Wyoming, efforts are being made to improve cleaning, while at StoryPoint Portage, the facility looks brand new and fresh. Some communities, like Tanglewood Trace, of ...
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Engaging and Caring Staff. Residents and their families express appreciation for the care and attention provided by the staff at communities, including Baldwin House Senior Living Grand Rapids, Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou, and StoryPoint Portage. Staff members go above and beyond to help residents feel ...
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Safe and Secure Environment. Families value the safety features and protocols in place at communities, like StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, Baldwin House Senior Living Grand Rapids, and The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower, ensuring peace of mind for both residents and loved ones.
Delicious and Nutritious Meals. Throughout reviews, quality food is mentioned as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. For instance, at StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, staff accommodate dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while at The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower, the food is im ...
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South Haven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Haven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Haven, 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 South Haven 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 South Haven 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
13.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Haven 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 South Haven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Haven, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Haven 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 South Haven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.8%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.5%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 182 independent living facilities near South Haven, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Haven, Michigan are Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Forest Glen Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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