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We are very happy with our move to StoryPoint Rockford. The service has been great. Everything from our meals to our daily service has been outstanding.
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.
At StoryPoint Rockford, we love being a part of the greater Grand Rapids area. Our community is a place where our residents can really enjoy a carefree retirement. At StoryPoint, we offer independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. We can meet each resident...
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9.6
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Our 98 year old mother has lived alone for many years following the death of our father. We finally got her into Assisted Living by insisting that she can no longer live alone. At first, she was very...
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.
Boulder Creek, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Rockford, Michigan, where we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...
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9.8
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I couldn’t have found a better place for my mom. She is happy there, and has been able to keep her dog, which has been so important to her. Everyone is so helpful and kind. Cascade Trails made some of the...
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, a Leisure Living Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living,...
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She states the food is adequate, but she does not leave the dinner table hungry. Very tired of green beans and chicken. For the most part, the staff seems very friendly. I don't like the fact that I don't...
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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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
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.
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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The staff and administrators are very helpful to me and my family as we navigate my mother's dementia and physical decline. From what I see in my time there, everyone at Cortland Northview treats 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
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
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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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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 assisted living in Rockford, MI

The average cost of senior living in Rockford is $4,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,133 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rockford, MI, vs. nearby cities

Rockford, MI
$4,018/mo
$4,011/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockford, MI, vs. state and national averages

Rockford, MI
$4,018/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockford, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,018/mo
$4,165/mo

Assisted living costs in Rockford, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,358/mo
Studio
$4,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,383/mo

Senior living costs in Rockford 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: Rockford, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockford, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,018/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,165/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,513/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rockford, MI:$4,018/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rockford, MI:$4,165/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rockford, MI:$3,513/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rockford, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rockford 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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Assisted living cost trends in Rockford, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rockford 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rockford, MI$5,538/mo$6,046/mo-8.4%
Michigan$4,669/mo$4,641/mo+0.6%
National$4,710/mo$4,545/mo+3.6%
Rockford, MI
2024 average cost:$5,538/mo
2023 average cost:$6,046/mo
Percent change:-8.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,669/mo
2023 average cost:$4,641/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,710/mo
2023 average cost:$4,545/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rockford, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Rockford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rockford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rockford

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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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Care Cardinal Byron Center

5.0
The staff are really engaged in the residents and care about their best interest. The facility is put together with the thoughts of aging in place truly means. The food has gotten a lot better but it would be nice for maybe a deli option available or a small cafe in the independent living.

Rockford review score based on 70 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 70 reviews of 10 Rockford assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rockford review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Rockford review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Rockford, MI10 facilities
8.6
Cedar Springs, MI7 facilities
7.9
Sparta, MI10 facilities

Review subcategories for Rockford assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 70 reviews of 10 Rockford assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rockford resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Rockford, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.7
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Rockford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Rockford assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Rockford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rockford assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Rockford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
30%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rockford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rockford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockford, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockford assisted 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 assisted living communities in Rockford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockford, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
30%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rockford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Rockford protect seniors.
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StoryPoint Rockford, Boulder Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care and Cascade Trails Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rockford, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 12 assisted living facilities near Rockford, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Rockford, Michigan are StoryPoint Rockford and Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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