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Maple Lake Assisted Living is a place where residents thieve. The caretakers are friendly and accommodating. They really go above and beyond. I might mention the food is excellent as well.
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 Maple Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Paw Paw, 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, assisted living...
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246 reviews
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They are very open to constructive criticism and make a concerted effort to address a concern. They have outstanding facilities and they are well maintained. Also I like the excellent staff ratio in support...
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 Portage, we love our opportunity to serve seniors and their families in this community. Our senior living options are designed to cater to any stage of life, including independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, and memory care. We feel so lucky to play a role in each...
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9.2
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14 reviews
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We chose Bethesda Ranch because of the caregiver's eagerness to help not only my loved one but me and my family. It was also close to home. But it wouldn't have mattered. He was only going there. 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.
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33 Floor plans available
9.1
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Honestly, I don't remember getting any feedback regarding the meals. Also, we didn't get involved in the activities but I knew a good deal was going on. In regards to the cost, I don't know what the judge...
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.
PROVISION LIVING SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIESLIFE HAPPENS HERE. ENJOY THE MOMENT, ENJOY THE JOURNEY.You can find traditional senior living communities anywhere. Or, you can live better at Provision Living! From distinctive care services and programs to companionship opportunities around every...
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9.0
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42 reviews
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My mom is currently a resident at LakeHouse Kalamazoo. I would say that the staff is friendly and willing to work with families. The executive director is friendly and helpful and will do whatever she can to...
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.
Sojourner Place offers empathetic care in a peaceful neighborhood setting. We are located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, just one mile west of Western Michigan University and our residents enjoy all of the recreational, educational and cultural opportunities that the university offers. We offer...
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Everyone is so kind, caring and helpful. Need to remember the meds are ordered and dispensed as the doctor wrote the order Mom was used to taking them on her schedule. Bickford follows doc orders. Once...
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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33 Floor plans available
8.3
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51 reviews
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51 reviews
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We moved Dad into Brookdale Assisted Living a couple months ago. Dad has some short term memory loss but otherwise is in good health. We lost Mom in 2020 and since then Dad has been lonely and wasn’t taking...
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.
When you need help with a few minor things so you can enjoy the important things, then Brookdale Portage in Portage, Mich., may be just the place you’re looking for. Our assisted living community offers a lifestyle that celebrates and encourages independence while providing the comfort of an...
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Park Village Pines is an very awesome place to stay! The staff is very nice and helpful. Love the way they care for the residents and and how over friendly and helpful everyone is. The Christian aspect...
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.
Our Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Area Christian Retirement Association, Inc. will provide excellent and affordable housing alternatives, guided by Christian principles.Park Village Pines is an Assisted Living facility dedicated to giving compassionate care guided by *Christian principles.A...
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The staff seem to pay attention to my dad's needs. This is an older community, however they do try to keep the building maintained. Dad does not like the food but they do serve a variety of healthy choices....
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.
Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an assisted living community located in the peaceful village of Lawton, Michigan. This beautiful and close-knit community is the perfect location for anyone looking for a comfortable and secure place to live.Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an...
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14 reviews
6.9
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Memory and physical care made better by kind and caring staff. They are currently updating their van with wheelchair straps, but could also use more staff to take residents on 'outside' trips. No matter...
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.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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9.7
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I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.
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.
StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place offers extraordinary retirement in a gracious small town setting. Our beautifully landscaped grounds are enhanced with gardens, courtyards and private ponds. We're ideally located on Kalamazoo's prestigious west side, convenient to both Chicago and Detroit,...
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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.
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I am doing fine at Hope Woods. Things are going great here. I'm having a good time getting settled in and meeting new people. The staff is excellent. There are more activities than I can handle. They provide...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hope Woods offers spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes for adults over 55 years of age. Hope Woods is designed to promote the active lifestyles of our residents.Hope Woods is conveniently located in the hear of Oshtemo, just a short drive from many area grocery stores, restaurants, and...
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.
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
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Crossroads is always friendly, clean, helpful & inviting. My mother has lived here for six years. She is 94. She feels safe & welcomed. Her health is failing but I feel she is safe & welcome (still) as well....
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.
Crossroads Village Apartments is a senior housing community situated in Portage, MI. Portage, which is located in Kalamazoo County, is known for its historical parks and trail systems. Visitors and residents alike enjoy biking, walking and canoeing their way through this vibrant and welcoming...
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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.
Fountain View of Portage is licensed by the State of Michigan as an Adult Foster Care Facility; we have provided comprehensive assisted living services in the Portage area since 1990.Our campus consists of various levels of Assisted Living, all nestled in a beautiful country setting with;...

Cost of independent living in Paw Paw, MI

The average cost of senior living in Paw Paw is $3,684 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandalia, MI with an average of $3,341 per month.

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

Paw Paw, MI
$3,684/mo
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$3,869/mo

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

Paw Paw, MI
$3,684/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,773/mo
Independent Living
$3,684/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,367/mo
Studio
$5,214/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,819/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,682/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Paw Paw over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Paw Paw

Recent reviews for independent living in Paw Paw

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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Provision Living at Oshtemo in Kalamazoo, MI

5.0
All are a 5. What our family likes the most about Provision Living is the staff. The staff has been great, tends to all my dad's needs. They have a lot of activities for him if he chooses to do them. He likes his meals. Based on the experience we have had, we would definitely recommend this ...
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Paw Paw independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Paw Paw independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Paw Paw, 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 Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Paw Paw, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Paw Paw, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Paw Paw, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
35%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.1%
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Portage are the top-rated independent living facilities near Paw Paw, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 20 independent living facilities near Paw Paw, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Paw Paw, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Portage. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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