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The cost of independent living in Ottawa Center is about $3,467 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 48 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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Photo of Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Mom was 90 and living alone. She was very apprehensive about making the move to assisted living. The staff made her feel at home and did their best to communicate with us during all steps of the transition....
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 Riley's Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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The staff has been respectful and happy to assist my folks at all times! The only reason they left is due to their financial situation. I also found the staff to be wonderful to work with and we all were...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Grand Rapids West! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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I would recommend. Just that it is very convenient to have a grocery store well within walking distance. The staff is very attentive to mom. She enjoys the meals and activities.
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.
Welcome to Lloyd's Bayou Senior LivingLocated in beautiful Spring Lake, Michigan, the recently renovated Lloyd’s Bayou Senior Living is nestled in a picturesque wooded setting and boasts all of the comforts of home. Our community is ideally situated near a variety of shopping, dining, and a...
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I highly recommend Robbinswood. We have had a number of relatives in Robbinswood and have had good experiences. They recently remodeled the room sizes and layout of the community are good, The food is good....
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.
Located in Grand Haven, Michigan, the county seat of Ottawa County, Robbinswood is nestled in a prime location. Known for its stunning coastline views our residents can sail, bike, boat and fish off the shores. Grand Haven State Park is also considered one of the best beaches in the USA. There is...
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The activities are fine for our loved one he has enjoyed several of the things they offer. The staff members do a really good job encouraging our loved to stay involved, and at this point we do think the...
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.
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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: 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
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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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Very helpful and friendly staff Very good about answering call buttons quickly Do a pretty good job keeping track of foods people do not/ Cannot eat
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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Photo of Agape Home at Blueberry Fields
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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults since it opened in 2010. You will experience excellence in...

Cost of independent living in Ottawa Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Ottawa Center is $3,467 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muskegon Heights, MI with an average of $3,237 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ottawa Center, MI vs. nearby cities

Ottawa Center, MI
$3,467/mo

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

Ottawa Center, MI
$3,467/mo
U.S. national average
$4,123/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ottawa Center vs. other types of senior living

$4,024/mo
Independent Living
$3,467/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ottawa Center, MI by room type

Studio
$3,735/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,056/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,400/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ottawa Center over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ottawa Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Ottawa Center

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.

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
They're doing an excellent job at Villa Maria, we'd give them top marks across the board! Everything they do here they do well! The facility itself is clean and well kept, the staff are all very friendly, they have plenty of activities, and the food is good! This was the first place we toured, ...
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American House Holland

4.9
What an amazing place for my mom. There are lots of caring staff. She’s made friends and has gotten involved in many activities. It is wonderful that she is allowed to have her cat live with her! She loves living there!

Ottawa Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ottawa Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ottawa Center, 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 Ottawa Center 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 Ottawa Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
34.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Ottawa Center 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 Ottawa Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ottawa Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ottawa Center 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 Ottawa Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
11.1%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
55.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
11.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Rockford, Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ottawa Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.

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

The best independent living facilities near you in Ottawa Center, Michigan are StoryPoint Rockford, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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