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Assisted living costs in Custer average about $3,735 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 36 communities in Custer. Our detailed directory has 205 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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My repair and upgrade are preformed quickly and of high quality food is versatile for small changes and food allergies. The grounds are neat and clean. Laundry service us excellent.
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.
Welcome to White Lake, a Leisure Living Community in Whitehall, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted...
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9.7
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I have been here over 5 years. All of the help has been very good with things being done and great follow up. The location is perfect being next door to the hospital and doctors offices. The chef makes my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
At Ludington Woods, a Leisure Living Community in Ludington, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a warm summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local community that...
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Reed City Fields gives you such a warm welcome the moment you walk in the door. My grandmother recently moved into this facility and she has had nothing but great things to share with our family. From 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.
Reed City Comfort Care, a place to call home. Warm Friendly environment.
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Excellent office people, they are great at answering questions. They have many events for residents to participate in, my Mom loves it there.
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.
Residents in the Independent Living portion of our community have a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Kitchens are fully equipped and utilities are covered (cable and Internet service). Monthly rates include restaurant style dining, weekly housekeeping services, social and...
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The staff truly cares about the residents. The communication from Curry House at all levels is excellent. Mom adjusted to being in the memory care side in just a day or 2, which is amazing considering that...
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.
Choosing a senior community is one of the most important and difficult decisions you will make for your elderly parents. Thankfully, you can put your mind at ease when the decision you make is to choose Curry House Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Set against a beautiful, rural backdrop...
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The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working...
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.
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Most of us here like it here. I like it here very well. I am very happy. The staff here care for us very well. The food is as well as it could be expected in a place that size. I would very much so...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Mom started in the independent area and has her memory impairment increased staff identified a move to the memory care was necessary and shortly after offered me a private room for more supervision and a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Welcome to Robbinswood Northcrest Campus, where professional care and personal caring meet. We balance autonomy with supervision for each resident and work to make sure care extends beyond just health. Robbinswood Northcrest Campus is designed, staffed and maintained to best meet the needs and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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.
Green Acres of Manistee located in Manistee Michigan provides the ideal solution for retirement living. Moving into an assisted living lifestyle can be difficult for families and individuals. We here at Green Acres want you and your family to feel comfortable and at ease with the tough decisions...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
We are a state licensed, large group, Adult Foster Care home. Licensed for 15 residents. We have 24 hr staff. We have a computer system which is directly linked to our pharmacy, to assist with passing medications. We cook and serve 3 meals and a bedtime snack every day. We can assist with...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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This assisted living facility is top notch. Truly a "home" with a lot of amenities.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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They had an amazing ease when it came to moving my dad in. They also provide everything someone may need, bed, tv, all toiletries, minus depends. Be mindful to quickly move items out of the facility after...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Custer, MI

The average cost of senior living in Custer is $3,735 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include White Cloud, MI with an average of $3,251 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Custer, MI vs. nearby cities

Custer, MI
$3,735/mo
$3,763/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Custer, MI vs. the state and national average

Custer, MI
$3,735/mo
U.S. national average
$4,636/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Custer vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,735/mo
$3,795/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Custer, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$1,200/mo
Studio
$5,272/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,217/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Custer over time

Custer, MIMI stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Custer, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Custer.

What families are saying about assisted living in Custer

Recent reviews for assisted living in Custer

Curry House in Cadillac, MI

4.8
My loved one was previously a resident at Curry House and the overall experience at this facility was great. The quality of the care was overall very good, but occasional issues with the staffing levels or inexperienced staff were what kept it from being great. However, things may have changed.

The Oaks in Muskegon, MI

4.8
The memory care unit was amazing. I don't have much to draw from for the rest of the facility. I can tell you some of the residents living there seemed friendly and happy enough. If I were in the market for a facility to age in place and wanted to stay within the city they would be first on my ...
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Frankfort Pines

5.0
My mother lived here the last months of her life. The facility was always clean. She said she never had a bad meal, The owners and staff were always very pleasant to deal with and would absolutely go the extra mile to ensure the residents are happy and well taken care of. Just 4 days before my ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Welcoming and friendly staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff in different communities, such as at Reed City Fields, where staff members are described as 'friendly and try to help you with whatever is needed'. Families at White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care mention that they a ...
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Variety of engaging activities. Residents at various communities express joy and appreciation for the activities offered, such as singing, games, and social events. For instance, at Reed City Fields, the residents love 'playing bingo and working on puzzles', and at Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care, the activ ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness of the facilities as a top priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of both the private rooms and group areas. For example, at Reed City Fields, the bathrooms are described as 'pristine' and the dining room and patio have been 'reno ...
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Compassionate caregivers. Numerous reviews express gratitude for the caregivers' compassionate care, as seen at White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care, where staff members 'take the time to listen to residents' concerns' and demonstrate 'an unwavering commitment to the well-being and happiness of their residents'. ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication is valued by families, such as at White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care, where staff members provide 'phone updates' between visits, and at Reed City Fields, where communication was 'great' and helped with 'respite care'. The staff at Ludington Woods ...
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Home-like atmosphere. Residents and their families often remark on the homelike atmosphere at their communities, with White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care residents expressing that 'it feels like home' and at Reed City Fields, families mention that the community is 'peaceful' and 'beautiful'. The facilities ...
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Custer review score based on 82 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 82 reviews of 33 Custer assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Custer review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Custer review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Custer, MI33 facilities
8.4
Scottville, MI30 facilities
8.8
Fountain, MI31 facilities

Review subcategories for Custer assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 82 reviews of 33 Custer assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Custer resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Custer, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Custer assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Custer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Custer, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Custer assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Custer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Custer, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Custer assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Custer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Custer, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Custer assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Custer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Custer, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Custer assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Custer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Custer, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Custer assisted 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 assisted living communities in Custer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Custer, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.1%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
21.2%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.2%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
12.1%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Custer

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Custer protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 36 assisted living facilities near Custer, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Custer, Michigan are White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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