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Situated on the shores of Lake Macatawa and part of the Grand Rapids metro area, aptly named Holland, Michigan, resembles a picturesque village in the Netherlands. The community’s rich Dutch heritage is evident in its architecture, and its annual Tulip Time Festival has been a community fixture since 1927. Residents of Holland have access to white-sugar sand beaches, boat rentals, wooded trails, picnic areas and lakefront dining options on both Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan. The city’s vibrant downtown features unique shops, galleries, dining options and entertainment venues and even has heated sidewalks and streets to ward off winter’s chill.
Seniors aged 65 and over make up approximately 15.9% of Holland’s population of slightly over 33,000 residents. The average cost of assisted living in Holland is $5,000 per month, but prices may fluctuate depending on the amenities, services and location of individual facilities.
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Assisted living costs average $5,000 per month in Holland, which is substantially higher than the state average of $4,200. It’s also higher than the national average of $4,300. Residents in nearby Indiana pay slighter more than their Michigan counterparts, at $4,382, while those in neighboring Illinois pay $4,575. To the east in Ohio, monthly assisted living costs average $4,350, and across Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, the median is $4,400 per month.
Within Michigan, assisted living costs range from $3,500 in Muskegon to $5,550 in Midland. The midrange costs include $3,650 in Jackson, $3,950 in Kalamazoo, $4,003 in Niles and $5,100 in Monroe, and assisted living in Detroit averages $4,750 per month.
Note: Data for Holland was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Grand Rapids, was used instead.
The MI Choice Waiver Program is designed to provide eligible seniors aged 65 and over who need a nursing home level of care with the supports needed to remain in the community, including in their own homes and assisted living facilities. The services covered by this Michigan Medicaid waiver program may include personal care, short-term private nursing, nonmedical transportation and individual and family counseling sessions.
To learn more, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan | (616) 456-5664 | Acting as a single access point for local, state and federal programs and resources, the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan provides a number of direct and indirect services designed to help senior citizens retain as much independence as possible while enjoying a good quality of life. Direct services include community-based senior nutrition programs, nutrition classes led by a registered dietician, wellness classes and care management for those needing assistance accessing available resources. |
| Evergreen Commons | (616) 396-7100 | Evergreen Commons provides Holland seniors with life-enriching activities, such as group fitness classes, bingo, card and board games, swimming classes, balance assessments, musical jam sessions and dances. The facility has an on-site woodworking shop as well as an art studio. Other activities include foreign language classes, piano lessons and crafting sessions. |
| American Legion Post 6 | (616) 392-2609 | The American Legion is open to all veterans of the U.S. military. The benefits of joining include opportunities to socialize with other current and former military personnel and their families. Seniors vets can also receive experienced help applying for service-based benefits that can help pay for assisted living fees, such as the VA pension and Aid and Attendance pension top-up benefits. |
| Macatawa Area Transit | (231) 355-1010 | Holland residents aged 65 and over can access free transportation on the city’s fixed bus routes through Macatawa Area Transit. The company’s paratransit service, Reserve-a-Max, provides low-cost rides to seniors aged 70 and over and ADA cardholders. |
| Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (616) 245-9451 | The long-term care ombudsman’s office provides information and advocacy services for residents of assisted living communities and other long-term care facilities. Ombudsmen advise residents about their rights and investigate and help resolve complaints about care quality, living conditions and other concerns. These services are confidential and provided at no cost. |
Michigan assisted living facilities are licensed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Facilities are required to be in compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations relevant to their operations. See our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information.
