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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Harvard, MI

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The cost of independent living in Harvard is about $3,322 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 88 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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The team at StoryPoint of Rockford provides exceptional care with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of each resident. From the first day, it’s clear that the staff is dedicated, compassionate, and...
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Rockford! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
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Cleanliness was a big reason we chose this facility. That plus the staff to resident ratio, which is good here. They're very friendly and help the residents with care as well as doing a number of activities.
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.
Welcome to Hathaway Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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5 across the board. Mom is happy there. I would definitely tell anyone we are happy with the community and suggest they visit and decide for themselves. Choosing an assisted living facility for a loved one...
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.
Welcome to Boulder Creek Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level,...
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I would say, I love living here! It's independent senior living. My mobile home is comfy/cozy. I have a beautiful view of the lake and the sunsets are gorgeous! My neighbors are pretty nice too as it...
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.
ENJOY AFFORDABLE AND PRIVATE LAKEFRONT LIVING FOR 55+ ON WABASIS LAKE! If you love amazing sunsets and the sound of the wind in the trees, you will love Lakeside Village!Conveniently located only 15 minutes due east of Rockford, MI, 15 minutes southwest of Greenville, MI and 30 minutes to...
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Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
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
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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.
Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
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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.
Green Acres, located in Greenville, Michigan seems to have it all when it comes to assisted living for the elderly. We focus on personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere, and have worked hard to maintain elderly independent living as much as possible with private, personalized...
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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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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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.
Pine Knoll is a senior community for those who are 62 and older, or for those disabled at any age. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. We offer one bedroom garden level apartment homes with a patio and intercom entry. Pine Knoll is nestled close to the woods on a corner...

Cost of independent living in Harvard, MI

The average cost of senior living in Harvard is $3,322 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newaygo, MI with an average of $3,187 per month.

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

Harvard, MI
$3,322/mo

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

Harvard, MI
$3,322/mo
U.S. national average
$4,100/mo

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

$3,848/mo
Independent Living
$3,322/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,580/mo
Studio
$5,617/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,090/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,450/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Harvard

Recent reviews for independent living in Harvard

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive. I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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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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Harvard independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Harvard independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Harvard, 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 Harvard 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 Harvard partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Harvard, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Harvard 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 Harvard communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Harvard, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Harvard 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 Harvard offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Harvard, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
9.1%
45%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
9.1%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
9.1%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Harvard, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Harvard, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Harvard, Michigan are StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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