51 Assisted Living Facilities near Hudsonville, MI

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Hudsonville

• Hudsonville is located in Ottawa County on the western edge of Michigan’s Lower Penninsula, giving it a slightly more moderate climate than cities that are closer to the Great Lakes. The average low in January is 18 degrees and the average high is 31 degrees. The average high in Hudsonville during July is 83 degrees, and the average low is 60 degrees.

• Hudsonville’s overall cost of living is 1.5 percent above the national average. Housing is the biggest deviation from the norm at 7 percent above the national average. Groceries are about 5 percent below the national average, and all other basic expenses are closer to the national average.

• The overall crime rate in Hudsonville is relatively low, since it’s safer than 63 percent of all cities in the United States. The rate of violent crime is particularly low in Hudsonville, at 1.78 violent crimes per 1,000 people per year, which is much lower than the annual rate of 4.59 per 1,000 for Michigan. The probability of becoming the victim of a violent crime in Hudsonville is 1 in 560, compared to the average of 1 in 218 for Michigan.

• The Hope Network provides senior citizens and the disabled with public transportation for Kent County and parts of Ottawa County, including Hudsonville. These services include medical appointments covered by health insurance and group trips. Fares depend on the specific qualifying program.

• The Georgetown Senior Center in Jension is about four miles from the center of Hudsonville. Exercises include dancing, walking, yoga and Zumba. Arts and crafts include knitting, quilting and watercolor. This senior center also serves lunch daily.

• Hudsonville has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Grand Rapids.