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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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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, 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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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.
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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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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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Very helpful and friendly staff Very good about answering call buttons quickly Do a pretty good job keeping track of foods people do not/ Cannot eat
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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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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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.
Ramsdell AFC HomeLocated in the heart of Rockford, Michigan, Ramsdell AFC Home is an assisted living community that’s the ideal place to call home. Our location is minutes from the center of town, set in a residential neighborhood and on a wooded lot. This provides our residents with the ease of...
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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.
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 Rockford community home is easily spotted off Northland Drive in the scenic city of Rockford, Michigan. Our cozy home offers a spacious community room that flows into the heart of the home, the kitchen and dining area. Our home offers barrier free bedrooms and bathrooms and is staffed 24...
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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.
Royal View Retirement Community is a beautiful and friendly environment located in Mecosta Michigan. Our apartments are designed to allow our senior citizens to feel comfortable and enjoy privacy as they desire. We pride ourselves in providing supportive assistance as needed, while still allowing...
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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.
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.
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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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...
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.
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.
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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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 are committed to providing independent senior living with a high level of quality service. Located one mile from the shores of Lake Michigan on a beautifully wooded lot in the city of Ludington, MI, life at Sherman Oaks Manor allows you to enjoy both the beauty of nature and the convenience...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Dayton Center, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dayton Center is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fremont, MI with an average of $2,962 per month.

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

Dayton Center, MI
$3,614/mo
$2,962/mo
$3,557/mo

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

Dayton Center, MI
$3,614/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,185/mo
Independent Living
$3,614/mo

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

Studio
$3,399/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,772/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,492/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$3,614/mo$3,802/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,093/mo$4,285/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,185/mo$4,665/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Dayton Center, MI:$3,614/mo
Michigan:$3,802/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Dayton Center, MI:$4,093/mo
Michigan:$4,285/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Dayton Center, MI:$4,185/mo
Michigan:$4,665/mo
U.S.:$5,014/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 location: Location
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$2,704/mo$2,671/mo+1.3%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Dayton Center, MI
2024 average cost:$3,266/mo
2023 average cost:$3,100/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,704/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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

5.0
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.
Dayton Center, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.8%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
24.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
10.8%
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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.
Dayton Center, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.7%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
26.5%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.3%
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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.
Dayton Center, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.6%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.4%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cascade Trails Senior Living, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West 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 Cascade Trails Senior Living, StoryPoint Rockford and StoryPoint Grand Rapids West. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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