The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ottawa County, MI for 2024

"I toured American House Jenison. From the time that I met Natalie she was very cordial, very polite, big smiles, and we had a good time. We had a good conversation. She was pretty thorough in presenting American House, which was nice. The place speak..."

"Freedom Village is a very nice facility. They have a decent dining hall, great senior work out equipment, a pool, wood-working room, as well as a library and many other services. Another advantage to Freedom Village is that they have a medical wing f..."

"I chose to live here in American House Holland because the residents all have an upbeat attitude. That's the main thing. That it has a positive outlook and it has a lot of activities. We often have music or live entertainment brought in a couple or t..."

"American House Spring Lake was nice. It had a two-bedroom-two-bathroom that it could have gotten there, but the view out the window kind of turned me off because it was overlooking the parking lot. I don't want to spend my days looking at a parking l..."

"Addington Place of LakeSide Vista is where I am right now and it is the best I've been in, so far. I feel pretty safe and comfortable here. It has changed hands a couple of times since I've been here. If you're elderly, the things that are important ..."

"My mom has moved into Baldwin House Lloyd's Bayou. It was great. They're very friendly and helpful. Their staff are really good. The food was not terrible, but it was pretty good. I had bratwurst and some potato salad. My mom's room is a one-bedroom ..."

"The Sunset Manor was fine but it wasn't for us. As my daughter would say, it was too bougie, and I didn't like the fact that they have a buy-in program. The person who assisted us was very good though. Every time she went by someone, she would say hi..."

"My parents have been at RPP for 4 1/2 years. During this time, my mother passed away from complications due to Parkinson's disease. I have found RPP to be a caring, friendly community with compassionate and empathetic leadership. The restrictions r..."

"We visited Waterford Place in person and we were pleased with it. The apartments were very new and fresh, it's a brand-new development, and I guess that's what impressed us the most. The staff was very professional and very helpful. It's all new. The..."

"We chose The Village at Appledorn because we have a number of friends who live there and like it very much. They have spacious rooms with washers and dryers inside, and spacious closets and storage spaces. They only serve one meal a day, and you can ..."

"We went to Waverly Meadows. It sits on 16th Street, which is a main street here in Holland. I met some people there that I know. I’ve been there for like 14 years. They offered a laundry room, but it costs. It costs a quarter to run the washer and th..."

"Liberty Woods was a wonderful community. They have an elevator, but we wanted one level living. They have bingo and gardening. I would recommend the place. ..."

"The Cottages at Allen Springs is very, very nice. I think it's 16 or 18 years old. There are duplexes and quadruplexes, and all are single stories. They have access to all the services of the other facility, like the meals, the assisted living, and i..."

"Christian Haven is nestled on beautifully landscaped grounds in a cozy Grand Haven, Michigan neighborhood. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm, ..."

"My brother moved into The Village at Rosy Mound. They had an opening, so we didn't have to be on the long waitlist, and the price points were good. The facility is very nice. They have great activities. They've got a great new activity director and t..."

"I am now living at Royal Park Place. I've only been here a month but it's met all my expectations. I like it here very much and I'm quite satisfied. The food is excellent, very good, and delicious. The people here are so wonderful. They're busy, but ..."

"The Warm Friend (Resthaven) is a former hotel so the rooms are smaller. It’s located downtown, where all the sidewalks are heated so there’s no snow or ice in the winter, and has all the stores and restaurants available to it. It’s a very nice place...."

"The Village at the Pines’ is the most active. It is a good choice. We had lunch, and the meals were all pretty good, good cooks and nutritious meals. The people that we talked to were very happy; they like living there, and it has a nice setting. ..."