About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Independent Living Communities in Monterey Center, MI

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

The cost of independent living in Monterey Center is about $3,613 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 160 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.

As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Grand Rapids, Holland and Saugatuck.

Monterey Center Independent Living Facilities | 160 Reviews

Showing 11 communities
Last Updated: 4/22/25
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The highest-rated senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care and home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top reviewed senior care providers nationwide based on reviews submitted by residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory CareCommunity card badge
3434 Photos available
9.8
Review score
63 reviews
9.8
Review score
63 reviews
5 star
90%
4 star
10%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes 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.
Welcome to Briarwood 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, we......Read more
See details
Photo of Riley's Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care
1717 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.8
Review score
64 reviews
9.8
Review score
64 reviews
5 star
92%
4 star
6%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Mom was 90 and living alone. She was very apprehensive about making the move to assisted living. The staff made her feel at home and did their best to communicate with us during all steps of the transition....
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 Riley's Grove 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,......Read more
See details
Photo of Byron Manor
2424 Photos available
8.9
Review score
10 reviews
8.9
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
20%
3 star
0%
2 star
20%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Very helpful and polite administrative staff. Room size is very adequate, don't know much about activities, my mother doesn't participate in many of them.
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.
Byron Manor is a comfortable and secure residential community offering a professional, friendly team and multiple levels of care. With personalized living spaces, comfortable gardens, and nutritious meals provided every day, your loved one can thrive and enjoy the safety of 24-hour assistance as......Read more
See details
Photo of Kauhale Otsego
1313 Photos available
8.0
Review score
6 reviews
8.0
Review score
6 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
First visit we knew this was a place that mom would be comfortable. We knew that both assisted care and memory care would be needed. Kauhale has both onsite so it was the perfect place. The staff we met...
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.
Vicinia Gardens of Otsego, MI is a warm, welcoming community that offers personalized care plans developed to meet the needs of our residents fully and efficiently. Private one bedroom apartments including a private bathroom, living room, closet and bedroom, your loved on will feel right at home!......Read more
See details
Photo of The Cortland Holland Meadows
2828 Photos available
Pricing promotion
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
8.0
Review score
3 reviews
5 star
100%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I highly recommend Vista Springs Holland Meadows! We appreciate the warm and caring staff, the beautiful and clean building, the comfortable rooms with high ceilings and large windows that offer much natural...
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.
The Cortland Holland, proudly part of the Priority Life Care network, emerges as a comprehensive assisted living and memory care community situated in the picturesque town of Holland, Michigan. This community is uniquely designed to cater to a wide spectrum of needs, offering both the......Read more
See details
Photo of Royal Park Place
1414 Photos available
8.0
Review score
21 reviews
8.0
Review score
21 reviews
5 star
85%
4 star
10%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My dad received very personalized care. Staff is very caring and knowledgeable. Food is excellent. Atmosphere is very "homey" and friendly. There are many activities available to participate in. Facility is...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Royal Park Place is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted......Read more
Photo of Royal Atrium Inn
1313 Photos available
5 star
73%
4 star
27%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted......Read more
Photo of Allegan Senior Residences
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.
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!...Read more
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.
5 star
76%
4 star
13%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
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
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.
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......Read more
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
5 star
36%
4 star
13%
3 star
13%
2 star
13%
1 star
25%
See all reviews
There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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.
We offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to......Read more

Cost of independent living in Monterey Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Monterey Center is $3,613 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Parchment, MI with an average of $3,448 per month.

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

Monterey Center, MI
$3,613/mo
$3,792/mo
$3,624/mo

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

Monterey Center, MI
$3,613/mo
U.S. national average
$4,126/mo

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

$4,435/mo
Independent Living
$3,613/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,650/mo
Studio
$5,088/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,308/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,450/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Monterey Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Monterey Center

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 ...
Read more

Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids

4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.

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, ...
Read more

Monterey Center independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monterey Center independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monterey Center, 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 Monterey Center 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 Monterey Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monterey Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
9.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Monterey Center 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 Monterey Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monterey Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
30%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Monterey Center 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 Monterey Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monterey Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
40%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The best independent living facilities near you in Monterey Center, Michigan are StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top