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Centre Meadows

1503 E. Centre Avenue, Portage, MI 49002

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9.1
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22 reviews
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9.1
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22 reviews
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  • 4 star
    18%
  • 3 star
    9%
  • 2 star
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r. Torrid

Child of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Love this for my mom!!

My mother just moved, and she couldn't be happier. The friendly staff and residents have made her feel at home. She enjoys the food, and it is safe and clean, which gives me peace of mind. The price is reasonable. I think what makes it different it has a washer and dryer in the unit. I didn't find that anywhere else!

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Centre Meadows

Life at Centre Meadows balances the comfort of home with the convenience of an inclusive independent living community, which illuminates your golden years. We’re located in Portage, Michigan — a modest city with plenty to do. Our community offers relaxing living spaces, sociable common areas, and essential amenities to complement the unique lifestyles of everyone at Centre Meadows. While cultivating a charming place to call home, residents have the luxury to choose how they want to live everyday, without worries or stress in retirement.

Our immediate location offers residents and their families vibrant opportunities to enjoy an array of attractions and great fun across our exciting city. Spend a day with friends or family at the Airway Fun Center, or go on a ride at the Air Zoo. Residents and their loved ones will always find adventures nearby, as well as plenty in shopping, dining, and events.

Community Amenities and Services

It is our mission to support each individual in our community — mentally, socially, and physically. We understand overall well-being is vital to healthy living, which is why we provide three, nutritious meals daily, a full calendar of events and community programs, an on-site beauty salon, a fitness center, and wonderfully...

Senior living options offered

  • Independent Living

Centre Meadows

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for Centre Meadows

9.1 out of 10
Review Score22 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.3
Cleanliness
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Care Services
4.5
Staff
4.4
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.3

A Place for Mom has scored Centre Meadows with 9.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 5 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Centre Meadows has 22 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.3 out of 5.

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r. Torrid

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Love this for my mom!!

My mother just moved, and she couldn't be happier. The friendly staff and residents have made her feel at home. She enjoys the food, and it is safe and clean, which gives me peace of mind. The price is reasonable. I think what makes it different it has a washer and dryer in the unit. I didn't find that anywhere else!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 20, 2025

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
1.0
Staff
1.0

Centre Meadows

That [name removed]is not very nice! The people that live there are wonderful! Just not [name removed]!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 18, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A nice place for mom

I've really enjoyed my first month at Centre Meadows. The facility is very clean. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There are daily activities if you wish to participate. There is dinner served Monday thru Thursday with the menu coming out on Monday for the next week for your selection. The residents are warm, helpful, and friendly. All in I rate my experiences so far a 5 out of 5!

Peggy T

Independent Living

Resident/client

April 30, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0

Review for Centre Meadows

Everything is a 5 except for the food. They order out for the food. They charge $[removed] per meal. Edible at best. They are very attentive. The maintenance man is very knowledgeable and helps you with personal things. The rent is affordable for me.

Carol W

Independent Living

Resident/client

March 26, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A friendly, caring community!

What we like most about Centre Meadows is just literally having a community! Most everyone has a life outside of Centre Meadows whether bowling in the winter or golfing in the summer. It's no different from the over 55 gated community that I lived in in California. The difference lies in the fact that we all live in separate apartments within the same building. Regardless of the weather many of us choose to play cards or bingo or bunco. We pay an extra amount each year & for that a variety of event occur put on by staff for an occasional movie & pizza lunch, there is a small theater room where movies & popcorn are shown every Saturday evening. 4 nights a week a staff member orders meals from different local restaurants for all who choose to order at a [fee removed] per meal cost. Some of us choose to eat in the community room, others choose to have their meal delivered to their apt. I think this is a very unique community & I'm so glad that At a Place For Mom helped me find it!

Robin

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 18, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Activities
4.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Review for Centre Meadows

A friendly, clean community. My loved one hasn't participated in the activities yet, but she has gotten some meals delivered to her room , which she enjoyed. People are very nice.

anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 30, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

Centre Meadows Review

I found the facility very very acceptable. People try very hard to be accommodating. The only complaint I would have at this time is some of the things on the weekends that are difficult to complete sidewalks during the snow, storms, trash, and availability of service people will help as needed.

anonymous

Independent Living

Resident/client

July 27, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Definitely would recommend to others

The cleanliness of the community could slightly be improved but overall it is not bad. I do not eat the meal service all that much but they do offer 4 meals to choose from. Also the activities just started to open back up and I do think the value for cost is worth it.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 25, 2021

2.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.5

not a senior living community

The community is not a senior living community, the staff is not cooperative and we did not get what we were told we would upfront. Maintenance does not do quality work and I would not recommend this community.

Teresa Hayes

Independent Living

Toured community

August 13, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Great Value

What a great place! My mom loves the activities and the washer and dryer! The building is well maintained and staff was professional and helpful. The meal plan is a great option but not mandatory. This is my top pick for my parents!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

July 3, 2019

3.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

Mom loved the kitchen! She's not sure the facility rates the "luxury" label they've given themselves, but she's interested in the amenities.

laura webber

Independent Living

Family/friend

March 12, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Love this place!

This is a great place for my father. Its a gorgeous apartment and loves all of the activities. He's finally feeling independent again which makes our family very happy! The building is well maintained and the staff is amazing. I highly recommend!

Laurie Nemus

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 28, 2019

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

my father loves it!

I moved my father in two months again. I was searching for an apartment that was reasonably priced. I didn't want to pay "assisting living" prices but wanted a place where services were offered if needed...meal etc. This place is safe, clean and a full size washer and dryer in the apartment! I finally feel like I don't have to check on my dad daily. He's so happy and finally feeling independent and loving life again. He loves the meals and has made some great friends. This facility is worth looking into. I'm so glad my family fount it!

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

November 9, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

This place is very clean and roomy. Newly built facility with activities, meals (additional), movies and socializing. I feel it might be a higher expense than we are prepared to handle. Still thinking about this one.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

February 23, 2018

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

This place is great. Very roomy. Laid out nicely. Very clean. Staff was very friendly.

Julia Olvera

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 30, 2017

4.5 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.5

Moved from out-of-state and not knowing anyone; Centre Meadows was the BEST choice I made for my living quarters. The apartment complex is extremely clean, safe and secure, the care services were phenomenal!!!.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

October 22, 2015

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
3.5

Helpful

The staff member from Centre Meadows that called me was really friendly to talk to about the facility and she was also very helpful in setting up the appointments. I could have done it myself, but she was helpful.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

August 29, 2015

2.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
2.0
Friendliness
2.0
Value for Cost
2.0

Very unappealing. No effort made to make either outdoor landscape or interior common areas more attractive or inviting. Found rental rate very high. Lacked hallway rails. The only thing this facility offered that others didn't was each unit has its own washer and dryer. Compared very poorly to other visited sites.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Toured community

April 29, 2015

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Very nice looking place!

We toured this community while looking into care options for a loved one. Centre Meadows was an excellent looking facility! The building was clean and well kept, and the staff all seemed friendly and professional. This is definitely somewhere we would consider for our loved one when the time comes!

Loved one

Independent Living

Family/friend

September 22, 2014

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

Nice place!

Our experience with Centre Meadows has been a good one! It's a very nice looking, new building, and the staff have all been very friendly and helpful. They've got all sorts of different amenities and activities to provide for their residents, and everyone here seems to really enjoy it!

Centre Meadows

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