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When my folks were looking for a place to move after living in the same home for almost 60 years I started to do a great deal of research on assisted living homes in our area. I wanted a place that let my...
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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When I started the search for a place to care for my mother in-law, it was eye opening to say the least. This place is very clean and staff are very attentive. The pricing is very fair compared to many...
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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I've really enjoyed my first month at Centre Meadows. The facility is very clean. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There are daily activities if you wish to participate. There is dinner served Monday...
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.
Centre Meadows offers beautiful one and two bedroom luxury apartments. Our apartment homes feature modern appliances, granite countertops, washer and dryer in each apartment and ample space for all of your personal treasures. We are conveniently located in the heart of Portage, MI and only a few...
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From his first day there. [name removed] and the staff welcomed him. They had visitors come in whom he had worked with at Kellogg. He has quickly developed friendships and so have we. He has gotten much...
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.
Give New Meaning to Living WellYou can have it all: resort-style living, a lovely, spacious apartment, and Assisted Living care that values your individual needs. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan offers all the amenities of home and then some, including tree-lined walking paths, an on-site...
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What we like the most about the community is the friendly staff but they are short handed a lot. Having a lot of turnover with staff at the moment. He's enjoying the three meals a day for sure.
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.
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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I thought everyone (staff) was very friendly and concerned for [name removed]. Unfortunately [name removed]was much sicker than we knew and didn't live very long after moving in. If I (we) had known. She was...
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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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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Went through a staff nursing transition around time mom moved in so there was some lack of attention to a non life threatening medical issue and lack of communication around pharmacy and doctor transition to...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
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I absolutely love it here ! This place is wonderful and I am really happy with my move to this community. It wasn't to expensive for me it fit right into my budget. This community is spotless and looks...
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.
Lakeview Meadows, affordable 55+senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. Free heat, water, sewer and trash service. Spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartment homes. Additional locked storage space at no additional chare. Controlled access...
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I can't comment on the activities because I didn't use . What I like most about Vibrant Life is that it is a smaller facility clean and home like. Improve on communication, but I know everyone is over worked...
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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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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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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It is wonderful. Super homey, clean, and comfortable. Everyone is super kind, friendly, and helpful. It is one of the best places that I have seen and visited. Highly recommend!
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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The other tenants were very nice and helpful toward my Mother. Far as board games etc. She has felt welcomed by others. There are some concerns with the toileting situation. She was not use to not wiping...
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.
Located just off Portage Street is Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Michigan's Washington Square Co-op Apartments, which specializes in senior housing. It's nestled in a park-like setting with its old, beautiful trees and garden areas which are used by residents, along with the picnic areas and other...
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Lakeview Battle Creek is a lovely facility with very caring staff. They provide plenty of activities, they are very accommodating, and it is a beautiful place! I highly recommend to anybody looking for...
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: 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.
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;...
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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.
Park Place Assisted Living is a locally run, family owned community that has been serving seniors since 1986.  As a registered Eden Alternative home we make everyday life more enjoyable with our pets, gardens, child visitors, and staff that feel more like family than caregivers.  We...
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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
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: 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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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.
Lakeview Meadows affordable 55 + senior living apartment homes with convenience, freedom and value, the very best in carefree living. We are located in the heart of Battle Creek, close to shopping, banking and medical facilities. We offer free heat, water, sewer & trash service. Spacious 1 & 2...
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.

Cost of independent living in Scotts, MI

The average cost of senior living in Scotts is $3,468 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Union City, MI with an average of $2,934 per month.

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

Scotts, MI
$3,468/mo
$3,350/mo
$3,380/mo

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

Scotts, MI
$3,468/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,530/mo
Independent Living
$3,468/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,738/mo
Studio
$4,887/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,704/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,025/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Scotts over time

Scotts, MIMI stateNational

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What families are saying about independent living in Scotts

Recent reviews for independent living in Scotts

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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Stoneridge AFC in Bellevue, MI

5.0
The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would recommend this good community for the excellent care and value for others.

Scotts independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Scotts independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Scotts, 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 Scotts 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 Scotts partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Scotts, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.8%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.6%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Scotts 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 Scotts communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Scotts, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Scotts 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 Scotts offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Scotts, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.5%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.3%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
9.7%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.8%
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StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place, StoryPoint Portage and LakeHouse Kalamazoo are the top-rated independent living facilities near Scotts, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 34 independent living facilities near Scotts, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Scotts, Michigan are StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place and StoryPoint Portage. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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