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The cost of independent living in Kent City is about $3,457 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 448 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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Storypoint is well maintained and the staff is concerned about the well being of the residents. The apartments are a good size and have a nice layout.
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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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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Boulder Creek Assisted Living did a great job caring for my aging mother. It was a difficult transition for her to move into a place that was not her own home, the staff were amazing and I would often hear...
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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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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I would say it is not fancy but it is comfortable and the staff are caring and friendly. So far I would definitely recommend it and it seems like a really good value. They are still making changes after the...
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.
The Cortland Northview, now a proud member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a distinguished assisted living community nestled in the heart of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Our community is specifically tailored for seniors who may need a little assistance to those who have with...
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Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
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, 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.
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.
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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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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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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We are having a pretty good experience here so far. The people are great and they have really tried to work with us. Our loved one isn't doing so good, but they don't let us give up. We really liked the...
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.
Northview Manor, established in 1988, is a long term, adult foster care, assisted living facility for the elderly. We are licensed with the State of Michigan. Our family owned and operated facility combines the efforts of a caring support staff with modern conveniences to meet the physical and...
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.

Cost of independent living in Kent City, MI

The average cost of senior living in Kent City is $3,457 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $3,010 per month.

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

Kent City, MI
$3,457/mo
$3,457/mo
$3,504/mo

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

Kent City, MI
$3,457/mo
U.S. national average
$4,125/mo

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

$4,046/mo
Independent Living
$3,457/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,129/mo
Studio
$5,633/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,675/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,533/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Kent City over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Kent City

Recent reviews for independent living in Kent City

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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White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

5.0
My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Westminster Meadows in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
It's been really good. She is making it her own. They were the only one in the general area. Compared to other apartment complexes, it's a small development, and very clean. The manager was very inviting. She is happy with it, and so we are happy with it.

Kent City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kent City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kent City, 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 Kent City 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 Kent City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kent City, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
10.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kent City 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 Kent City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kent City, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.3%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kent City 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 Kent City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kent City, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
26.7%
48.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
26.7%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
33.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
47.5%
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StoryPoint Rockford, Cascade Trails Senior Living and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Kent City, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Kent City, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Kent City, 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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