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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Benton Harbor, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Benton Harbor area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Benton Harbor. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Benton Harbor, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like St. Joseph, Lake Michigan Beach and Niles.
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We chose The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower because of the affordability. Based off of the experience, we would recommend them to others.
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.
The Whitcomb, located in downtown St. Joseph, Michigan, is a retirementcommunity for senior citizens. It was once a well-known hotel that hostedpresidents, entertainers, and professional athletes. Nowadays, it's a hubfor active and lively seniors in Southwest Michigan. The community issituated at...
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They're really excellent at communicating with the family; they're also really invested in the care of my father. They think of things that I wouldn't. You'd think that that would come naturally to people...
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.
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My wife was cared for very well at Caretel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The facility was well equipped with rehab equipment, activities, snack bar,etc. the only negative was that my wife was not...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Benton Harbor, MI
The average cost of senior living in Benton Harbor is $3,393 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 Benton Harbor, MI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Benton Harbor, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Benton Harbor
Recent reviews for independent living in Benton Harbor
Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, MI
5.0
They have just been really good and very caring. The staff is really well trained and professional. We are really very pleased with the experience that we are having at Woodland Terrace.
The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower in St. Joseph, MI
4.8
Everyone has been good to work with. The new owners have been doing upgrades and overdue maintenance that was not done by the previous owners. The food isn't what I would call restaurant quality but with so many to feed. They do offer some simpler options. They increased mom's care and adjusted ...
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Forest Glen Assisted Living in Dowagiac, MI
5.0
I went to visit my grandmother for what I thought would be a short visit ended up half the day. The atmosphere was clean and comfortable. All the staff was so polite and genuinely kind. My grandmother was in high spirits and excited about a Halloween activity happening there soon.
Thank you all ...
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Benton Harbor independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benton Harbor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benton Harbor, 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 Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benton Harbor 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 Benton Harbor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benton Harbor, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
7.1%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.4%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
21.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.4%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Forest Glen Assisted Living, River Ridge Retirement Village and The Whitcomb Senior Living Tower are the top-rated independent living facilities near Benton Harbor, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Benton Harbor, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Benton Harbor, Michigan are Forest Glen Assisted Living and River Ridge Retirement Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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