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The cost of independent living in Plainwell is about $3,630 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 81 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 dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes 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.
Welcome to Briarwood 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, we...
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I have not spent a great deal of time at the community to be able to answer re improvement, but what I found most helpful was the marketing person, then the receptionist and administrative staff
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place! 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 and assisted living. Throughout...
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The communication with the staff is excellent as well as the caring staff. The only drawback is the food. It's difficult for them to get a good cook/chef. They should maybe look at going private and contract...
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!...
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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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Oshtemo (formerly Provision Living at Oshtemo)! 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...
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This is a great place that is reasonable priced. Nice and kind people work here. The staff were always available to answer my questions or concerns the family had.
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 assistance for someone in need of assisted living care. We are located in close proximity to Borgess Pipp Hospital Emergency Room. Our care services and close proximity to medical care make us a unique option in the area.
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Very nice apartment. The folks that live there are wonderful. Sorta like family.. It is a bit noisy coming from the upstairs apartment. I guess that is apartment life.. Even so, it's a very nice place to...
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.
Emerald Park apartments provide senior housing in a country setting and providing amenities that will keep your days full, and your life style easy. This comfortable senior housing for seniors 55+ is located near Plainwell, Allegan County, Michigan. Community events are part of the daily...
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
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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Cost of independent living in Plainwell, MI

The average cost of senior living in Plainwell is $3,630 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hastings, MI with an average of $3,418 per month.

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

Plainwell, MI
$3,630/mo
$3,921/mo
$3,586/mo

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

Plainwell, MI
$3,630/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,840/mo
Independent Living
$3,630/mo

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

Studio
$4,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,775/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,232/mo

Senior living costs in Plainwell 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: Plainwell, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlainwell, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,630/mo$3,738/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,681/mo$4,397/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,840/mo$4,605/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Plainwell, MI:$3,630/mo
Michigan:$3,738/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Plainwell, MI:$4,681/mo
Michigan:$4,397/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Plainwell, MI:$4,840/mo
Michigan:$4,605/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
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Independent living costs in Plainwell, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Plainwell 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 Plainwell, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Plainwell 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Plainwell, MI$4,089/mo$4,075/mo+0.3%
Michigan$2,447/mo$2,468/mo-0.8%
National$2,813/mo$2,778/mo+1.3%
Plainwell, MI
2024 average cost:$4,089/mo
2023 average cost:$4,075/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,447/mo
2023 average cost:$2,468/mo
Percent change:-0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,778/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Plainwell

Recent reviews for independent living in Plainwell

Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paw Paw, MI

5.0
Like the way they treat people here. They really try to deal with any short comings that may occur. Do a good job dealing with issues. Food improvement is noticeable. Takes the time to help residents understand issues that may arise. Do a good job keeping everyone happy.

Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

City View in the Square Co-Op Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
5 for everything except dining/meals because city view doesn't provide that service. Overall, my mother in laws experience has been great. The apartment is very nice, it is very affordable and the people who work at this complex are very nice. We are still so grateful for your help in finding ...
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Plainwell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Plainwell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Plainwell, 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 Plainwell 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 Plainwell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Plainwell, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
10.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Plainwell 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 Plainwell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Plainwell, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Plainwell 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 Plainwell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Plainwell, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place and Kauhale Otsego are the top-rated independent living facilities near Plainwell, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Plainwell, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Plainwell, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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