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The cost of independent living in Allendale is about $3,567 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 130 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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[name removed] & his staff are wonderful with the residents. They really put in time to make sure the experience the residents have is fun, safe and memorable! Thanks for everything that you do! The food...
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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The staff is friendly, well trained and take time to learn the family's names, my moms name and things about her. I have even received calls from staff if they are concerned about anything! The facility is...
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.
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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American House is a wonderful place to live. I'm impressed with how fast maintenance responds when they are needed. The kitchen employees are spectacular and the food is delicious. The deserts are out of...
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.
American House Jenison is comprised of nine buildings which include 192 independent living, assisted living and memory care apartments. 'American House is well-known for the exceptional care we provide for the residents who choose to make their home with us,' said Rob Gillette, chief operating...
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Overall the cleanliness is outstanding and staff is great. There is no dining at Kensington but the activities my mom does, she really enjoys.
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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.
Kensington Senior Living is a newly developed facility to provide elegant, peaceful living for individuals ages 55 and over.Kensington Senior Living features 64 units independent living apartments with various floor plan options. The community provides a comfortable living environment tailored...
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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
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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: 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, 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.
Sheldon Meadows Living Center is located in Grand Haven, which is only minutes away from both Holland and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We pride ourselves on making sure that each resident is able to live in a environment where they feel safe and can call home. We firmly believe that we establish the...
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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.
Serenity Home - NorthSerenity Home - North is an assisted living community located in Marne, MI. The city of Marne is a small town in Ottawa County, northwest of Grand Rapids. Marne is a quiet town in Wright Township with a few shops and small stores. Residents can enjoy going out for walks,...
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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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I love the kind and friendly staff. Great care and wonderful atmosphere. Its clean, beautiful and up to date. Highly recommend.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Allendale, MI

The average cost of senior living in Allendale is $3,567 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muskegon Heights, MI with an average of $3,261 per month.

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

Allendale, MI
$3,567/mo

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

Allendale, MI
$3,567/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$4,098/mo
Independent Living
$3,567/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,500/mo
Studio
$5,731/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,329/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,475/mo

Senior living costs in Allendale 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: Allendale, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAllendale, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,567/mo$3,736/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$3,971/mo$4,397/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$4,098/mo$4,607/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Allendale, MI:$3,567/mo
Michigan:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Allendale, MI:$3,971/mo
Michigan:$4,397/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Allendale, MI:$4,098/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Allendale, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Allendale and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Allendale, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Allendale have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Allendale, MI$2,725/mo$2,690/mo+1.3%
Michigan$2,449/mo$2,444/mo+0.2%
National$2,839/mo$2,796/mo+1.5%
Allendale, MI
2024 average cost:$2,725/mo
2023 average cost:$2,690/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,449/mo
2023 average cost:$2,444/mo
Percent change:+0.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,839/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Allendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Allendale

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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Freedom Village at Holland, a CCRC

4.0
I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since she made the move into this community. Every time I have gone to visit I have been pleased with what I have seen and think the staff do a great job maintaining the facility for all of the residents. She seems be comfortable ...
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Walnut Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Kentwood, MI

5.0
I am very pleased with the care at Care Cardinal. Their staff has been very supporrtive and goes above and beyond for the care of my mother.

Allendale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Allendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Allendale, 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 Allendale 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 Allendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Allendale, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
7.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.4%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Allendale 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 Allendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Allendale, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Allendale 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 Allendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Allendale, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 17 independent living facilities near Allendale, Michigan. See the full list.

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

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