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8 Best Independent Living Communities in Lowell, MI

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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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Staff is 5 Cleaning people 2-turnover, changing dates and average work. Food 4. Staffing is an issue in dining area but overall mom is happy with food Activities-4. Mom involved in various card groups,...
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.
Sentinel Pointe is a rental community that does not require a buy-in or long term lease. Residents are able to live in place by adding on assistance, including physical therapy and hospice, in the comfort of their own apartment. Every apartment at Sentinel Pointe includes emergency call system,...
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33 Floor plans available
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We are very happy with the care of our mother. 5. The apartment is clean including the bathroom. The staff is polite and friendly. The nurse gives us updates on a regular basis.
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.
Sunrise of Cascade is a single level, Arts and Crafts style building offering assisted living and secured memory care. We are conveniently located just East of I-96 and the 28th Street exit on Charlevoix Drive in Grand Rapids, MI. Charlevoix Drive is a quiet street but close to shopping,...
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Being an assisted living facility, it doesn't totally meet my mother's needs because of her dementia and higher need for medical care. But she cannot afford a memory care facility. Hospice is helping with...
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.
Emerald Meadows is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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The apartment for my mother-in-law is exactly what she needed. They have more daily activities than she expected. We now have to schedule time with her.
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: 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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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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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
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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I visited a friend who had to stay for a 4 day visit due to a health problem. I was very impressed by the spacious room, the very friendly staff, the cleanliness of the halls and the rooms and friendliness...
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.
Fountain View of Lowell is located just east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Here you will find beautifully landscaped grounds located in a quite country setting. Our facility features assisted living and specialized memory care buildings. We offer a full continuum of care. With 24 hour trained...
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Cost of independent living in Lowell, MI

The average cost of senior living in Lowell is $3,563 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portland, MI with an average of $3,047 per month.

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

Lowell, MI
$3,561/mo
$3,457/mo

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

Lowell, MI
$3,561/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,204/mo
Independent Living
$3,561/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,348/mo
Studio
$5,050/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,550/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,899/mo

Senior living costs in Lowell 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: Lowell, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLowell, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,561/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,086/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,204/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lowell, MI:$3,561/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lowell, MI:$4,086/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lowell, MI:$4,204/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lowell, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lowell 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.

Lowell, MIMI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lowell, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lowell 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
Lowell, MI$3,811/mo$3,543/mo+7.6%
Michigan$2,607/mo$2,447/mo+6.5%
National$3,045/mo$2,867/mo+6.2%
Lowell, MI
2024 average cost:$3,811/mo
2023 average cost:$3,543/mo
Percent change:+7.6%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,607/mo
2023 average cost:$2,447/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,045/mo
2023 average cost:$2,867/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Lowell

Recent reviews for independent living in Lowell

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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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 of Kentwood

5.0
I am very pleased with the care at Care Cardinal. Their staff has been very supporrtive and goes above and beyond for the care of my mother.

Lowell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lowell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lowell, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lowell, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lowell 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 Lowell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lowell, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lowell 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 Lowell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lowell, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
47.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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