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zipAveragecost: $3,655

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Last Updated: 11/20/25
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Photo of LakeHouse Coldwater
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Cost is a good bargain, staff attentive, staff arrives quickly when called using their emergency necklace. They are very strict on meds, and track issues like diabetes.
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.
***As of 9/14/2021, 100% of our staff and residents are fully vaccinated!***Masonville Place, our lively senior living community in Coldwater, Michigan sits in a residential neighborhood just two blocks south of Coldwater Little League Park. Coldwater is known for its many lakes and recreational...
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5 for all. My mother really enjoys the church services and the activities. She says everyone is very friendly. We would absolutely recommend LakeHouse Three Rivers community. We feel blessed to have found...
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.
At Bowman Place we combine serene country living with the convenience and security of a lively senior community. We are located in the north end of the small town of Three Rivers, Michigan. We are located one mile west of Hidden Marsh Sanctuary which is a popular destination for our residents and...
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The staff is extremely nice and caring. There are certain ones that go above and beyond with my MIL. She only allows one of them to help fix her hair. They have all been helpful and accommodating as issues...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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When it comes to the friendliness of the staff some of them are great, and others are just ok. With the meals there is little variety, and there are very few activities but our loved one wouldn't join in...
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.
Welcome to aplace where a comfortablelifestyle and services, youdeserve are providedWhere you find securityand companionshipWhere you and yourfamily/friends become partof our extended familycommunity is a beautiful thing.sometimes it even heals us andmakes us better than we wouldotherwise be.”-...
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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.
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.
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: 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.
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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Cost of independent living in Colon, MI

The average cost of senior living in Colon is $3,655 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $2,934 per month.

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

Colon, MI
$3,655/mo
$3,309/mo
$3,608/mo

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

Colon, MI
$3,655/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,462/mo
Independent Living
$3,655/mo

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

Studio
$3,639/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,832/mo

Senior living costs in Colon 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: Colon, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColon, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,655/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,429/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,462/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colon, MI:$3,655/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Colon, MI:$4,429/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Colon, MI:$4,462/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Colon

Recent reviews for independent living in Colon

Drews Place of Coldwater I

3.9
Drews Place of Coldwater could improve on the cleanliness, especially in the dining room. Patient rooms need to be cleaned better Also or maybe more often would be the key. The staff are awesome. They are wonderful with my mother. She seems very content and well taken care of.

Drews Place of Coldwater II

4.8
Staff treats residents with love and dignity. Director is always on- site and available for consultation. I like that he is a registered nurse and treats his staff with great respect, maintaining high expectations for cleanliness and resident care. They also work well with our Hospice provider.

Lakeview Assisted Living in Battle Creek, MI

5.0
We moved my loved one to Lakeview Assisted Living after having a terrible experience at another facility. The experience at Lakeview has been amazing, it is a wonderful place that I would highly recommend to others. Lakeview provides activities for the residents, once in a while an outing. There ...
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Colon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colon, 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 Colon 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 Colon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colon, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Colon 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 Colon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colon, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colon 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 Colon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colon, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
47%
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