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The cost of independent living in Baldwin is about $3,701 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 10 options. Read 27 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Big Rapids, Reed City and Peacock.

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Photo of Reed City Fields
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The staff is very helpful and considerate. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience 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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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Big Rapids Fields is a fantastic facility. All the staff are respectful, caring, kind, and truly called to do what they do. They will take excellent care of your loved one. They are also there to help you...
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.
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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
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.
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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: 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 are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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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.
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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Baldwin, MI

The average cost of senior living in Baldwin is $3,701 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pentwater, MI with an average of $2,810 per month.

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

Baldwin, MI
$3,701/mo
$3,484/mo
$4,010/mo

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

Baldwin, MI
$3,701/mo
U.S. national average
$4,156/mo

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

$3,701/mo
Independent Living
$3,701/mo

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

Semi-Private
$1,700/mo
Studio
$5,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,750/mo

Senior living costs in Baldwin 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: Baldwin, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBaldwin, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,701/mo$3,736/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living$3,701/mo$4,398/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$3,701/mo$4,607/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Baldwin, MI:$3,701/mo
Michigan:$3,736/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Baldwin, MI:$3,701/mo
Michigan:$4,398/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Baldwin, MI:$3,701/mo
Michigan:$4,607/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Baldwin

Recent reviews for independent living in Baldwin

Big Rapids Fields

5.0
The fields overall is one of the nicest places. It is not so overly large that the residents would feel swallowed up. I am glad we found it for my mom. Overall she is content and has some good friends to be with.

Reed City Fields

4.0
The food is ok staff is good they check on her to see if she needs anything and they are friendly they have crafts ,bingo , they have in house services they have volunteers come in and play music. Xmas they have kids come in a caroling. They also have a beauty shop in house once a week.

Baldwin independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baldwin independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Baldwin, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Baldwin 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 Baldwin communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Baldwin, MINational
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baldwin 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 Baldwin offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Baldwin, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.2%
46.4%
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Reed City Fields, Big Rapids Fields and Oakwood Manor Apartments are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baldwin, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 10 independent living facilities near Baldwin, Michigan. See the full list.

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