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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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My Mother in law has tried one meal at this community as she is in independent living and it was very good. She is still getting settled into the community so she has not yet participated in any activities....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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
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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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: 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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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: 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.
Ruth C. Sabin HomeRuth C. Sabin Home is an independent living community in La Porte, IN. This community is located in an area within LaPorte County that is quiet and peaceful, and residents enjoy calling it home. Those who are residents of La Porte and the guests of those individuals enjoy...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: 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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I would recommend this community. Being in this area it was very convenient to get to. The staff bent over backwards to make the community a homey experience for my loved one and the other residents.
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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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 lived at Golden Orchards for a year and a half. I like to be with people. Staff are very nice. I just love it here. I get along with everyone. TV could be better. DirecTV goes in and out with...
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.
LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards Receives Bronze National Quality Award -- Michigan facility recognized by national program for commitment to quality care -- (Fennville, MI) — LifeHOUSE Golden Orchards has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality award for its...
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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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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.
Symphony of Chesterton is a licensed assisted living community that is located in Chesterton, IN. Chesterton is a part of Porter County, and it is a great place to live. Chesterton offers opportunities for residents and guests to get out and have some fun. Those who are visiting Chesterton 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.
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
Allegan Senior Residences is a brand new apartment community located in beautiful downtown Allegan, MI. We offer 20 independent apartment homes for those 55 and better! In walking distance to many great shops in downtown Allegan! Call today!

Cost of independent living in St Joseph, MI

The average cost of senior living in St Joseph is $3,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shorewood-Tower Hills-Harbert, MI with an average of $3,253 per month.

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

St Joseph, MI
$3,605/mo
$3,663/mo

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

St Joseph, MI
$3,605/mo
U.S. national average
$4,009/mo

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

$4,520/mo
Independent Living
$3,605/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,324/mo
Studio
$4,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,796/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,823/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in St Joseph over time

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What families are saying about independent living in St Joseph

Recent reviews for independent living in St Joseph

Brentwood at Elkhart Independent Living

5.0
Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and understanding with the whole process of us picking a place and then getting her moved in. The other residents were all so welcoming to my mom. She was making new friends from day one. There are always activities going on and a good variety of them. The ...
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Grand Emerald Place in South Bend, IN

4.9
I appreciate how friendly everybody is. Most of the time the care is okay. Getting my loved one to keep the fall detector lanyard on her neck has been a challenge, but that's not on them. They have a back patio, and I think they're going to be having a garden. And the inside is pretty nice. ...
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Maple Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care in Paw Paw, MI

5.0
Like the way they treat people here. They really try to deal with any short comings that may occur. Do a good job dealing with issues. Food improvement is noticeable. Takes the time to help residents understand issues that may arise. Do a good job keeping everyone happy.

St Joseph independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Joseph independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Joseph, 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 St Joseph 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 St Joseph partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
33.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.8%
33.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in St Joseph 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 St Joseph communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Joseph, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.2%
36.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.3%
Room service
Room service
28.7%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Joseph 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 St Joseph offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Joseph, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.7%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.3%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
37.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
41.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
37.4%
47%
Dances
Dances
26.1%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.5%
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Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Residences at Coffee Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 132 independent living facilities near St Joseph, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in St Joseph, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Residences at Coffee Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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