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Since my mom has moved in to Arbor Grove I have seen a 100 percent turn around in her health and happiness. The staff seem friendly and helpful. Arbor Grove seems to be a safe and positive environment for my...
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.
Welcome to Arbor Grove! 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, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to...
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My Grandma loves it there. I saw here dancing with the activity girl. She like the music and bingo. She is always busy. I love that!
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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We are so happy with the love that our parents receive! The daily activities are amazing! Even ice skating (in wheelchairs). Both our parents have been there going on four years and we couldn’t be more...
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 Crestwood Village 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...
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The team at StoryPoint of Rockford provides exceptional care with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of each resident. From the first day, it’s clear that the staff is dedicated, compassionate, and...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Rockford! 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, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
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We checked out several places before helping my dad move into Story Point. Of all the places we tried this is where he instantly felt the most welcome and at home. The first day a lady down the hall came...
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 East! 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 active adult, independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service...
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Having to place a parent in assisted living is a hard choice, but the team at Lakeview Terrace made mom feel welcome right away. As she says, it's not home, but if she was no longer able to live in her home,...
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.
Welcome to Lakeview Terrace Assisted Living! 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. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every...
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This is a very nice facility. Modern and updated. The staff are very friendly and in memory care they are very patient with the residents .If I could make a suggestion, it would be nice to have a little more...
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 Hathaway Hills 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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5 across the board. Mom is happy there. I would definitely tell anyone we are happy with the community and suggest they visit and decide for themselves. Choosing an assisted living facility for a loved one...
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 Boulder Creek 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 was wonderful to the point that my mom considered them as family. The facility is beautiful and very clean. My family couldn’t have been happier with the care she received while she was there....
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Overall, she likes being there and has made many good friends. The food was extremely good in the beginning and then went not good, and she complained. It is starting to get better, again.
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.
Welcome to Cascade Trails Senior Living! 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, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service...
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The Reed City Fields is a warm and welcoming home away from home for our loved one. The decor is warm and homey and the staff is so very friendly! We appreciate the wonderful staff and the care they provide....
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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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Excellent office people, they are great at answering questions. They have many events for residents to participate in, my Mom loves it there.
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.
Residents in the Independent Living portion of our community have a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Kitchens are fully equipped and utilities are covered (cable and Internet service). Monthly rates include restaurant style dining, weekly housekeeping services, social and...
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The overall experience is great and the cleanliness is very good. Everyone is extremely friendly- like a family. We watch out for each other. Independent living- if you need extra care they'll help you find...
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.
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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The food is the most complained about, and for what she is paying you would think she could get a warm meal and not so over cooked leather meats. I feel it's a bit overpriced for what they are truly getting....
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.
Sentinel Pointe is a rental community that does not require a buy-in or long term lease. Residents are able to live in place by adding on assistance, including physical therapy and hospice, in the comfort of their own apartment. Every apartment at Sentinel Pointe includes emergency call system,...
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The aides are so good with my mom She has good, caring relationships with a number of them. Communication with families could be improved. I visit at least once/week, but only hear how my mother is doing...
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.
Choosing a senior community is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make for your elderly parents. Thankfully, you can put your mind at ease when the decision you make is to choose Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Set against a beautiful, rural backdrop...
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Being an assisted living facility, it doesn't totally meet my mother's needs because of her dementia and higher need for medical care. But she cannot afford a memory care facility. Hospice is helping with...
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.
At Valley Pines Senior Living, we’re dedicated to helping our residents transition smoothly into the next phase of their lives. There’s excitement and discovery to be found at every stage of life, and we want to help you or your loved one live life to the fullest without having to deal with many...
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We have been happy with Sunrise. It's not perfect, but better than average. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Sunrise of Cascade is a single level, Arts and Crafts style building offering assisted living and secured memory care. We are conveniently located just East of I-96 and the 28th Street exit on Charlevoix Drive in Grand Rapids, MI. Charlevoix Drive is a quiet street but close to shopping,...
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My loved one passed away there but my mom is still living there. They took well care of him and her taking very good care of her and we would absolutely recommend The Village of Heather Hills to other...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
The Heather Hills community is the best in Michigan! Situated on 20 beautifully landscaped acres, you'll enjoy the elegance, warmth and security of a family-owned retirement community. We offer fine dining, social events, billiard rooms and more. Village care is our in-home health care agency who...
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I would say, I love living here! It's independent senior living. My mobile home is comfy/cozy. I have a beautiful view of the lake and the sunsets are gorgeous! My neighbors are pretty nice too as it...
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.
ENJOY AFFORDABLE AND PRIVATE LAKEFRONT LIVING FOR 55+ ON WABASIS LAKE! If you love amazing sunsets and the sound of the wind in the trees, you will love Lakeside Village!Conveniently located only 15 minutes due east of Rockford, MI, 15 minutes southwest of Greenville, MI and 30 minutes to...
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No care provided by Kensington. No meals or dining provided by Kensington. it's really expensive but is a lovely place. There is a problem that has not been resolved. Several tenants have complained about...
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.
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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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.
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.
Walnut Ridge's longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else, this is your life and we hope you’ll let us join you on your journey.With a variety...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris. [Names removed] were great to work with. They were very helpful and responded very quickly. I would recommend this facility...
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.
Whispering Woods Retirement Village offers a magnificent combination of assisted living continuum of care options from Independent Living Suites and apartments to its Memory Lane remembrance village where Alzheimer's residents can stroll through safe and secure memorial gardens, and enjoy their...
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Communication! Patience with dad and his erratic dementia behaviors. Their willingness to help him and not just "give up." Its smaller. Home like. Not fancy. A good physical setting for dad. Most difficult...
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.
We provide a small, intimate and home-like setting where staff and residents interact like family. We're rethinking and redesigning how to care for residents. The goal for this community is to provide a tailored approach to comfort our valued community member's that pledges dedicated care where...
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We checked out several facilities in the Grand Rapids area. Cortland Riverside Gardens was unquestionably the nicest of them all. It’s in a quiet residential area a short distance from a beautiful park. ...
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.
The Cortland Riverside Gardens, proudly part of the Priority Life Care network, is a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the vibrant heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This community is dedicated to offering seniors a supportive and independent lifestyle, complemented by the...
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Most of us here like it here. I like it here very well. I am very happy. The staff here care for us very well. The food is as well as it could be expected in a place that size. I would very much so...
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.

Cost of independent living in Altona, MI

The average cost of senior living in Altona is $3,377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,186 per month.

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

Altona, MI
$3,373/mo
$3,467/mo
$4,048/mo

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

Altona, MI
$3,373/mo
U.S. national average
$4,131/mo

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

$3,860/mo
Independent Living
$3,373/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,483/mo
Studio
$4,869/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,885/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,233/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,500/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Altona over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Altona

Recent reviews for independent living in Altona

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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Big Rapids Fields

5.0
The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working on puzzles. My mom has made friends with some of the other residents, which has helped ...
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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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Altona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altona, 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 Altona 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 Altona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altona, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
9.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Altona 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 Altona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altona, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.8%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altona 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 Altona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altona, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.5%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.6%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.4%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
12.6%
32.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.1%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 145 independent living facilities near Altona, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Altona, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West 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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