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The cost of independent living in Collins is about $3,349 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 274 options. Read 3075 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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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.
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: 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.
Here at Ithaca AFC, we provide you with fantastic senior care and assisted living benefits. We pride ourselves with providing elderly people treatment and shelter for their needs. Our facility is located in Ithaca, MI. We provide care and housing to elderly who cannot function correctly due to...
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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.
Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
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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.
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.
Park Colony is an Elderly,62 years of age or older/Disabled of any age community, nestled in a wooded setting located in Ithaca, MI All of our apartments are one level.
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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.
Clark Retirement at Keller LakeThe Clark at Keller Lake is an assisted living community located in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are a part of the natural beauty of Grand Rapids. People love to stroll downtown and peruse through museums with one of a kind...
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.
Enhance your lifestyleAt Cook Valley Estates, we understand that you’ve worked hard to create your current lifestyle. We are dedicated to helping preserve, and even enhance, all that you have attained. Nestled in a wooded, park-like section of Grand Rapids, Cook Valley Estates offers virtually...
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Kingston Place in an independent apartment community for adults age 55 or older. This lovely "brand new" community consists of 40, one and two bedroom apartment homes. All apartment homes are furnished with washers and dryers for our residents' convenience. Each apartment home has either a...
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Kiwanis Spring Brook Manor is a beautiful senior housing community located in the city of Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, MI. Our community is located just minutes from town with Grand River view scenery in most units and nearby Howe Memorial Park. Eaton Rapids, the 'island city' is famous for its...
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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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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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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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Breton Woods is Holland Home's newest Independent Living Community and is located in the southeast portion of the greater Grand Rapids area. This is an active senior community for those 65 and older. Apartment style and condo style living are offered on a beautiful campus which also offers...
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A great place to live. Friendly and courteous. I'm going on my 13th year. Great shopping area. Walking distance to all my favorite stores and pharmacies. I was able to meet with corporate and they were kind...
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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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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.
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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.
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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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.
Heron Manor is a beautiful, state-of-the-art assisted living community located in Grand Rapids, MI, just a short distance from downtown and its impressive cultural and entertainment venues. It's modern and spacious one-bedroom apartments provide an opportunity for seniors to live independent...
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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...
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Masonic Pathways, a CCRC for both Masons and non-Masons, has been serving seniors in the friendly community of Alma, Michigan for nearly 100 years. Whether you choose to live independently, require assistance, rehabilitation or skilled nursing we have a lifestyle to suit your needs within our...
Cost of independent living in Collins, MI
The average cost of senior living in Collins is $3,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vermontville, MI with an average of $2,804 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Collins, MI vs. nearby cities
Collins, MI
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Collins, MI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Collins vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Collins
Recent reviews for independent living in Collins
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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Meadows of Owosso
4.0
My husband's respite stay here went very well, the staff was friendly attentive and they encouraged him to be a part the different amenities that were offered there. His room was very nice and my husband was free to move about the community, there was a nice courtyard and he felt comfortable ...
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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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Warm and caring staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in various communities. At Grandhaven Manor, one resident's family praises the staff for going above and beyond to ensure their loved one is happy, while at StoryPoint Rockford, another resident's family expresses gratitude for ...
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Variety of activities. Families appreciate the range of activities offered at different communities. For example, at StoryPoint Rockford, residents enjoy Bible studies, walking clubs, and game rooms, while at NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, they participate in outings, fitness classes, and musical entertainment.
Comfortable apartments and amenities. Residents enjoy the private living spaces and comforts of their apartments at various communities. At Independence Village of Grand Ledge, a resident mentions the spaciousness of their apartment, while at Cascade Trails Senior Living, another resident appreciates the modern and pleasant apar ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At StoryPoint Rockford, the chef accommodates residents' dietary restrictions and individual preferences, ensuring that mealtimes are enjoyable experiences. At Sentinel Pointe, another community offers th ...
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Engaging social environment. Communities provide opportunities for residents to connect with each other and build friendships. At StoryPoint Rockford, residents engage in social events, activities, and outings with their neighbors, while at Independence Village of East Lansing, another community offers a welcoming atmos ...
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Responsive and communicative staff. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is essential for ensuring care needs are being met. At Grandhaven Manor, families appreciate the frequent conversations with community staff, while at Rivertown Ridge, another community quickly addresses concerns and provides timel ...
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Collins independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Collins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Collins, 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 Collins 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 Collins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Collins, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.5%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Collins 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 Collins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Collins, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.9%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Collins 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 Collins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Collins, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.5%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.2%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.4%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.6%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.8%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28.9%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
17%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
40.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Collins, Michigan. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Collins, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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