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Assisted living costs in Doster average about $4,281 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 196 communities in Doster. Our detailed directory has 3113 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We are having a pretty good experience here so far. The people are great and they have really tried to work with us. Our loved one isn't doing so good, but they don't let us give up. We really liked the...
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.
Northview Manor, established in 1988, is a long term, adult foster care, assisted living facility for the elderly. We are licensed with the State of Michigan. Our family owned and operated facility combines the efforts of a caring support staff with modern conveniences to meet the physical and...
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
I have a 12 bed Adult Foster Care Home all on one level. I have been in business for 40 years taking care of the elderly. I take both men and women, i can even take couples. We live in a country setting three miles from the City of Charlotte. We live 2 miles from Wal-Mart and three miles from the...
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.
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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.
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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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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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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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.
Serenity Home - NorthSerenity Home - North is an assisted living community located in Marne, MI. The city of Marne is a small town in Ottawa County, northwest of Grand Rapids. Marne is a quiet town in Wright Township with a few shops and small stores. Residents can enjoy going out for walks,...
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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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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, 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.
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I would recommend the community. This is a good place to put your loved one. The communication with the staff is good. Dinner seems to be a sandwich and simple frozen meals. I wish the meals were more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
            Meeting Todays Needs With Yesterday's Values      New Haven Elder care, a small, home style assisted living    facility  is currently looking for a new resident to love and care for. If you are...
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My brother has been at this facility for 2 years. Since the home was purchased by New Haven I have been very pleased. The staff is always pleasant and helpful and it is clean! He enjoys the meals and his...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Doster, MI

The average cost of senior living in Doster is $4,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeport, MI with an average of $3,989 per month.

Assisted living costs in Doster, MI, vs. nearby cities

Doster, MI
$4,281/mo
$4,681/mo
$4,250/mo

Assisted living costs in Doster, MI, vs. state and national averages

Doster, MI
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Doster, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,281/mo
$4,426/mo

Assisted living costs in Doster, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,045/mo
Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$5,314/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,303/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,795/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,275/mo

Senior living costs in Doster vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Doster, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDoster, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$4,281/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,426/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,633/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Doster, MI:$4,281/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Doster, MI:$4,426/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Doster, MI:$3,633/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Doster, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Doster and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Doster, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Doster have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Doster, MI$5,349/mo$5,458/mo-2.0%
Michigan$5,297/mo$5,168/mo+2.5%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Doster, MI
2024 average cost:$5,349/mo
2023 average cost:$5,458/mo
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2024 average cost:$5,297/mo
2023 average cost:$5,168/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Doster, MI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Doster

Recent reviews for assisted living in Doster

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive. I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming staff. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and caring nature of the staff at various communities, such as Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Oshtemo, where families appreciate the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have developed with th ...
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Variety of activities for socializing. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered in communities like StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place and Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, including movie nights, museum outings, gardening classes, and more, helping them stay engaged and active.
Clean and updated living spaces. Reviews often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, as seen in StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, where residents mention the pristine bathrooms, renovated patios, and dining rooms.
Effective communication with families. Families value frequent, detailed conversations with community staff members, like those at Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, StoryPoint Oshtemo, and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing them to stay informed and ensure that their loved ones' care needs are b ...
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Personalized care for individual needs. Caregivers at communities like Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Stanford Lodge of Plainwell are praised for their ability to accommodate residents' unique requirements, making daily life easier and more comfortable for everyone involved.
Home-like environment. Many residents appreciate the homelike atmosphere at their communities, such as Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, and Vibrant Life Senior Living Kalamazoo, where they feel safe, cared for, and able to maintain their independence
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Doster review score based on 697 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 697 reviews of 171 Doster assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
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Doster review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Doster, MI171 facilities
8.2
Plainwell, MI11 facilities
8.4
Martin, MI192 facilities

Review subcategories for Doster 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 697 reviews of 171 Doster assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Doster 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.
Doster, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.7
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Doster assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Doster assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Doster, 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 Doster 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 Doster that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Doster, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.2%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.2%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.7%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.4%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Doster 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 Doster Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Doster, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.9%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Doster 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 Doster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Doster, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.7%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
36.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Doster 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 Doster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Doster, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Doster 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 Doster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Doster, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
41.5%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.8%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Doster

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Doster protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sensations Memory Care Residence and StoryPoint Rockford are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Doster, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 196 assisted living facilities near Doster, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Doster, Michigan are Sensations Memory Care Residence, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Rockford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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