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The cost of independent living in Marengo is about $3,283 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 211 options. Read 1935 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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My mom moved in last summer and loves it. She’s made good friends with some of the other ladies living there. She loves [name removed] and the Uno tournaments. Bingo is always fun too. [name removed]...
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.
LifeHOUSE Prestige Way Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Holt, MI) — LifeHOUSE Prestige Way has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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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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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The other tenants were very nice and helpful toward my Mother. Far as board games etc. She has felt welcomed by others. There are some concerns with the toileting situation. She was not use to not wiping...
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.
Located just off Portage Street is Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan's Washington Square Co-op Apartments, which specializes in senior housing. It's nestled in a park-like setting with its old, beautiful trees and garden areas which are used by residents, along with the picnic areas and other...
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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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The willingness of the owner to support our loved ones transition into the home really stood out to us. It is a fairly new facility, it is clean and well equipped. We would recommend this community to a...
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.
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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: 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
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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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This is a wonderful place for your mother and father.they took such good care of my parents,wood recommendthis beautiful place to eveyone,the people are so compassionate. they made the move very easy for us....
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
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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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Things have gone well so far with Westbrook Place! The process of getting my loved one moved in was extremely expedient and easy, they helped out a lot with the paperwork. My loved one really loves her...
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.
Westbrook Place is an affordable senior housing apartment complex for seniors 55 and older located in a cozy and peaceful neighborhood in Battle Creek, northwest Calhoun County, Michigan. Westbrook Place is conveniently located near shopping centers, hospital and medical facilities, restaurants,...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kingston Place in an independent apartment community for adults age 55 or older. This lovely "brand new" community consists of 40, one and two bedroom apartment homes. All apartment homes are furnished with washers and dryers for our residents' convenience. Each apartment home has either a...
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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.
Lakeview Meadows affordable 55 + senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. We are located in the heart of Battle Creek, close to shopping, banking and medical facilities. We offer free heat, water, sewer & trash service. Spacious 1 & 2...
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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.
Kiwanis Spring Brook Manor is a beautiful senior housing community located in the city of Eaton Rapids, Eaton County, MI. Our community is located just minutes from town with Grand River view scenery in most units and nearby Howe Memorial Park. Eaton Rapids, the 'island city' is famous for its...
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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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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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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.
Countryside Retirement Community offers quality retirement living to suit needs emotionally, socially, financially and physically. Our campus has been specifically designed and constructed over the past 30 years to offer security and comfort to persons over 50, to seniors over 100 years young....
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.
Reflections Community Jackson, MI The Reflections Senior Community is located in the pristine area of Jackson, Jackson County, MI. There are a number of different amenities in this area that will allow a senior to get in touch with nature. The Falling Waters Trail is a nearly three mile nature...
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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 Marengo, MI

The average cost of senior living in Marengo is $3,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshall, MI with an average of $2,812 per month.

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

Marengo, MI
$3,283/mo
$2,936/mo
$2,812/mo

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

Marengo, MI
$3,283/mo
U.S. national average
$4,103/mo

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

$4,437/mo
Independent Living
$3,283/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,528/mo
Studio
$4,956/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,719/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,289/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,450/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Marengo over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Marengo

Recent reviews for independent living in Marengo

Chelsea Retirement Community

5.0
My father was originally here for Rehab, but when a room opened up on the permanent side, we moved him in. the staff is so caring and welcoming. My sister visits him often and she is thrilled with the way things are going. The place is clean and not as nice as other places, but the care is over ...
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Hampton Manor of Madison in Adrian, MI

5.0
Overall we are pretty happy with the activities and overall value -it is expensive but it is comparable to other communities in the area and yet were far superior in what they offer. We have already recommended Hampton Manor to families and will continue to do so

LakeHouse Coldwater

5.0
I would give this place a 5 across the board they were amazing!!! A little expensive but well worth it for the care and peace of mind that she got and we had with leaving her.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and caring nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Grandhaven Manor, a resident's family expresses their appreciation for the staff's friendliness and willingness to accommodate their loved one's needs.
Variety of engaging activities. Activities are a popular feature in several reviews, with residents enjoying the wide range of offerings at different communities like Brookdale Adrian and Independence Village of East Lansing. These include movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more.
Well-maintained facilities. Cleanliness and upkeep are major factors in residents' overall satisfaction. At The Brook of Portland, a resident compliments the facility's fresh and new appearance, while at Independence Village of Grand Ledge, the staff's efforts to keep the community clean and maintain its appearance are ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Reviews often highlight the sense of community and friendship among residents, making for a warm and welcoming environment. For instance, at StoryPoint Portage, a resident shares their feelings of being part of a family and enjoying the connections they've made.
Accessible and helpful staff. Several residents express appreciation for the staff's availability and attentiveness to their needs. At StoryPoint Portage, a visitor praises the staff's friendliness and willingness to assist, while at Independence Village of East Lansing, a resident mentions the staff's focus on safety an ...
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Tasty and accommodating meals. Quality food is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At NorthPointe Woods, a CCRC, a resident appreciates the chef's accommodations for dietary restrictions, while at Brookdale Adrian, residents enjoy the variety and quality of meals provided.
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Marengo independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marengo independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marengo, 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 Marengo 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 Marengo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Marengo 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 Marengo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marengo, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.2%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.2%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
22.5%
37.2%
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marengo 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 Marengo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.9%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.5%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
36.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 211 independent living facilities near Marengo, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Marengo, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Independence Village of East Lansing and Charlotte Stephenson A ProMedica Senior Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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