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9.8
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64 reviews
9.8
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Mom was 90 and living alone. She was very apprehensive about making the move to assisted living. The staff made her feel at home and did their best to communicate with us during all steps of the transition....
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.
At Riley’s Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Zeeland, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our community provides each resident with open, comfortable spaces that encourage everyone to fully enjoy each day. Our...
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9.5
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43 reviews
9.5
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43 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
23%
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Caring staff and very clean. Lots of extra activities. They work with you on what your family members needs are. Toured several facilities and this was my favorite. Smaller community and all on one floor.
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.
Grand Village, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Grandville, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. At our community, residents and family members will find a warm and inviting environment, where we support and...
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2828 Floor plans available
9.5
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89 reviews
9.5
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89 reviews
5 star
57%
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26%
3 star
15%
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1%
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Great people that worked with us till the end. She passed [date removed]. food was good and the staff always helpful. Highly recommend!
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
StoryPoint Wyoming is located on the picturesque, landscaped grounds in Wyoming, the largest suburb of Grand Rapids. You'll love the quiet elegance of our community while being close to all the attractions of Michigan's second largest city. We're a short distance from shopping, healthcare and...
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9.0
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11 reviews
9.0
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Very helpful and polite administrative staff. Room size is very adequate, don't know much about activities, my mother doesn't participate in many of them.
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.
Care Cardinal Byron Center is a comfortable and secure residential community offering a professional, friendly team and multiple levels of care. With personalized living spaces, comfortable gardens, and nutritious meals provided every day, your loved one can thrive and enjoy the safety of 24-hour...
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29 reviews
8.6
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29 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The care staff is very sociable and with cheery personalities. The facility itself is also bright and cheery with lots of windows and light coming in. It is also a newer facility. There are three categories...
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.
Rivertown Ridge is redefining the experience of aging! As a premier resort like community nestled in a 200 acre neighborhood surrounded by nature with amenities and services. Offering the highest quality living to both residents and families that gives the warmest home feeling.An award winning...
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7.8
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56 reviews
7.8
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56 reviews
5 star
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29%
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9%
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Nice facility, very modern & appealing to the eye. They definitely oversell the facility with how great they said the food is & how wonderful the staff is. The food is ok, the staff is 50/50 meaning there...
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.
Life flourishes at American House Wyoming. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, wood shop, on-site theater, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. American House Wyoming is where seniors can find the care they...
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9.8
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9.8
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Atmosphere is great and [name removed] seems fine there. [name removed] room is small but he does not complain about it. I wish the location was closer to where I live but it's ok.
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.
5 star
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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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.
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Cost of independent living in New Salem, MI

The average cost of senior living in New Salem is $3,562 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hastings, MI with an average of $3,327 per month.

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

New Salem, MI
$3,562/mo
$3,816/mo

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

New Salem, MI
$3,562/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,144/mo
Independent Living
$3,562/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$5,026/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,313/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,719/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in New Salem over time

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What families are saying about independent living in New Salem

Recent reviews for independent living in New Salem

Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids

4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.

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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New Salem independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in New Salem independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in New Salem, 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 New Salem 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 New Salem partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
New Salem, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
57.1%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
42.9%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in New Salem 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 New Salem communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
New Salem, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.1%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
71.4%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in New Salem 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 New Salem offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
New Salem, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.8%
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There are 7 independent living facilities near New Salem, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in New Salem, Michigan are Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West and Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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