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The cost of independent living in Dayton Center is about $3,586 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 152 options. Read 2146 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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My daughter and son in law chose Royal Atrium Inn for me due to the closeness of the facility to their home. It has been a good experience and I would definitely recommend them to others looking.
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.
Royal Atrium Inn is a Providence Life Services Community. Providence, a non-profit organization, has been committed to providing quality senior living options to those entrusted to our care in Michigan, Illinois, and Indiana for over a century. Our organization offers Independent Living, Assisted...
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I am a resident of Grand Woods Senior Apartments and have enjoyed living here for approximately three years. My fellow residents are very friendly. We enjoy various activities that are scheduled...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Grand Woods Senior Apartments is nestled in a beautiful wooded area, but close to many accomodations. You will have many amenities to enjoy throughout the community including a beautiful lobby with a fireplace, a comfortable coffee bistro with a flat screen T.V, game room, beauty salon,...
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Green Acres is a very big improvement from our last facility! They are doing a great job! So happy she is there! I don't worry about anything now that my mom is at Green Acres. They are responsive and see...
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, 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.
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, 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.
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, Memory Care, 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.
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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This is from my perspective...however since my 96 year old mother is checking herself out Friday...against my wishes...she would give a different point of view. She wanted to go home and took very little...
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.
Designed for retirees and seniors, you will find that Chestnut Fields provides the very best in retirement living with a focus on independent and personalized living spaces within a community atmosphere.  The unique "Town Square" concept features an interior streets cape complete with...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields was where my father spent last few weeks. The staff was very friendly and caring.You could contact them anytime you had a question or if your loved one had a question or...
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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. Since its establishment in 1989, the Agape Home has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults. You will experience excellence in loving...
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The Village is lovely, the staff is pleasant and the activities are plentiful. My mom resisted leaving her home but within the first month loved her apartment and the complex. She no longer misses her car...
Provides: Independent Living
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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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We are very pleased at the respect shown Mom and us as we deal with dementia. It is reassuring to know young women like [removed] are choosing to meet her needs. Sometimes it is not easy for even family to...
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.
Quality senior care in elegant, residential-style surroundings is offered at White Oaks. Personalized assistance with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, eating and medication monitoring provides you with security and peace-of-mind. Residents can choose to participate in a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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, 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.
Our mission is to minister God's agape love to every resident. This agape love is an unconditional and giving love. The Agape Home at Blueberry Fields has been dedicated to serving the physical, social, and spiritual needs of older adults since it opened in 2010. You will experience excellence in...
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My loved one spent some time here last year. The community is clean and the staff were nice. My loved one felt this community was just a little to quiet for them. The rooms were larger than at the community...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We offer care-free living that brings together a close-knit group of new neighbors and friends. Nested into a wooded area of Norton Shores, our uniquely designed apartments give you elegant surroundings and worry-free living that makes this your ideal new home.
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I had an amazing experience there with my mother. She was there for a respite stay. We went away on a short vacation and was really worried about my mother being home alone so we brought there for 3 weeks....
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.
Seminole Shores Living Center is a beautiful licensed assistant living center located in North Shores, Michigan. We offer cozy studio and one bedroom apartments, equipped with all utilities, a nightstand, blinds, and much more. Residents are free to bring personal items such as chairs, lamps...
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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, 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 independent living in Dayton Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dayton Center is $3,586 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $3,040 per month.

Independent living costs in Dayton Center, MI, vs. nearby cities

Dayton Center, MI
$3,586/mo
$3,040/mo
$3,564/mo

Independent living costs in Dayton Center, MI, vs. state and national averages

Dayton Center, MI
$3,586/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Dayton Center, MI, vs. other senior living options

$4,147/mo
Independent Living
$3,586/mo

Independent living costs in Dayton Center, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,807/mo
Studio
$5,375/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,046/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,283/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,948/mo

Senior living costs in Dayton Center 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: Dayton Center, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDayton Center, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,586/mo$3,745/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,057/mo$4,248/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,147/mo$4,618/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Dayton Center, MI:$3,586/mo
Michigan:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Dayton Center, MI:$4,057/mo
Michigan:$4,248/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Dayton Center, MI:$4,147/mo
Michigan:$4,618/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Dayton Center, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Dayton Center 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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Independent living cost trends in Dayton Center, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dayton Center 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dayton Center, MI$3,266/mo$3,100/mo+5.4%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dayton Center, MI
2024 average cost:$3,266/mo
2023 average cost:$3,100/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dayton Center

Recent reviews for independent living in Dayton Center

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

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They're doing an excellent job at Villa Maria, we'd give them top marks across the board! Everything they do here they do well! The facility itself is clean and well kept, the staff are all very friendly, they have plenty of activities, and the food is good! This was the first place we toured, ...
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White Oaks Assisted Living and Dementia Care in Lawton, MI

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My wife is currently a resident at White Oaks. The RCA's do a great job caring for her. [Removed]. has made my wife feel so comfortable living there. I can't express the my gratitude enough for the compassion they have.

Walnut Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care in Kentwood, MI

5.0
I am very pleased with the care at Care Cardinal. Their staff has been very supporrtive and goes above and beyond for the care of my mother.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff in different communities like StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, StoryPoint Rockford, and Cascade Trails Senior Living. They go above and beyond to make residents and families feel at home.
Variety of activities for residents. Activities are a major draw for many residents, with several communities like StoryPoint Rockford, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, and Cascade Trails Senior Living offering a wide range of options, including music performances, exercises classes, and social events.
Delicious meals and accommodating dietary needs. Reviews consistently praise the food quality and accommodating nature of chefs in communities like StoryPoint Rockford, StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, and Sentinel Pointe, making mealtime a highlight for residents.
Thoughtful and responsive communication. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is valued in communities like StoryPoint Rockford, The Oaks, and Grand Woods Senior Apartments, ensuring everyone is informed and care needs are met.
Secure and safe environments. Safety is a concern for many families, and communities like StoryPoint Grand Rapids West, The Oaks, and Baldwin House Senior Living Lloyd's Bayou go above and beyond to provide a secure living experience with features like 24/7 security and safety protocols.
Pet-friendly policies. Many residents cherish their pets and communities like StoryPoint Wyoming, Sentinel Pointe, and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West accommodate this by offering pet-friendly policies and amenities.
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Dayton Center independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dayton Center independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Dayton Center partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Dayton Center independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Dayton Center communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dayton Center independent 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 independent living communities in Dayton Center offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
16.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Rockford, White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and Cascade Trails Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dayton Center, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 152 independent living facilities near Dayton Center, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dayton Center, Michigan are StoryPoint Rockford, White Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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