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The cost of independent living in Forster is about $2,647 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 438 options.

Read 9701 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Clair, Sterling Heights and Grosse Pointe.

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My Mom stayed here while we went to Europe. The facilities were very clean, meals were very tasty, staff very friendly and helpful. My Mom doesn't need a lot of care, we just wanted a safe environment for...
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, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Maple City Retirement Residence is located in Chatham, Kent Ontario situated in a quiet residential neighbourhood close to shopping. We provide a warm and friendly atmosphere where residents, their family and friends always feel at home. We take pride in caring for the people you love. We are a...
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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, 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.
Residence on the Thames is an assisted living community located in the charming town of Chatham, Ontario. With a fantastic staff and plenty to see and do, Residence on the Thames is the perfect place to call home. Chatham is a very active town with many different art galleries, museums and...
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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
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.
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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.
Oakland Park Towers II is ideally located in the heart of Troy, Michigan. Shopping, banking, dining and health care services are all nearby. Oakland Mall is just minutes away. Enjoy high-rise living, in a park-like setting, with special amenities to enhance your lifestyle. Charming one and two...
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My mother loves her apartment at Morton Manor. The community is very secure and the staff is really concerned about their residents. They are helpful, and willing to accommodate our needs and questions. The...
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.
Morton Manor takes pride in offering quality housing at an affordable cost.  We are dedicated in providing respectful and compassionate senior living with wonderful amenities.  Our Community is a great place to live, share, and enjoy!
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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
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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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It was very small and it was a group home, but if you had someone you just needed supervision it was good. They could have up to 20 people and they were taking care of some people who needed medical...
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 primary focus is to care for disabled, aged seniors who can no longer care for themselves, but do not necessarily need to be in a nursing home environment. Our residents are ambulatory, but may require the use of a cane, walker or the assistance of our staff members. We specialize with...
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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.
Elmwood Towers Senior Apartments is now accepting applications. Elmwood Towers is just north of East Lafayette. Our one bedroom apartment starts with all utilities included. Elmwood Towers is professionally managed by Independent Management Services, Inc.Restrictions...
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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.
Photo of Legacy At Orchard Grove
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.
The Cityview Senior Tower is a senior housing community located in the middle of the bustling city of Detroit, Michigan. The senior housing apartments are close to all the local midtown luxuries including the Cultural and Theatre districts. Detroit is an exciting place to live and a great place...
Photo of Dolce Vita Retirement Living
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.
Photo of Cathedral Towers Apartments
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.
Photo of The Flats at 124 Alfred
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.
Photo of Living Well Assisted Living
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 Living well, we believe that living life to the fullest in those "Golden Years play a very important part of our seniors Well Being. Comfort, Safety and a lifestyle alternative to nursing home placement. At Living Well, our residents can choose a one or two bedroom comfortable rental...

Cost of independent living in Forster, MI

The average cost of senior living in Forster is $2,647 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lapeer, MI with an average of $2,411 per month.

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

Forster, MI
$2,647/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Forster, MI, vs. other senior living options

$5,920/mo
Independent Living
$2,647/mo

Independent living costs in Forster, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,390/mo
Studio
$3,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,019/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,986/mo

Senior living costs in Forster 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: Forster, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForster, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$2,647/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,359/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,920/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Forster, MI:$2,647/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Forster, MI:$5,359/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Forster, MI:$5,920/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Forster, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Forster 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 Forster, MI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forster 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forster, MI$2,680/mo$2,653/mo+1.0%
Michigan$2,821/mo$2,761/mo+2.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Forster, MI
2024 average cost:$2,680/mo
2023 average cost:$2,653/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,821/mo
2023 average cost:$2,761/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Forster

Recent reviews for independent living in Forster

Novi Lakes Health Campus

4.8
My dad had a wonderful stay. I never thought I would be able to take him home again, but he's home now because of the great care the staff takes of their residents. I would recommend this place!

Thomas F Taylor Towers in Westland, MI

5.0
This is the cleanest and prettiest section 8 building I have ever seen. My mother moved from another senior tower in the area to Taylor Towers and we were amazed at the difference in amenities. The staff was friendly and helpful. They have strict rules and guidelines for resident behavior ...
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Comfort Cove Senior Living in West Bloomfield, MI

4.8
American House is a very nice facility to live at. The residents make you feel right at home after you move in. I highly recommend this for you or your loved ones. Great staff. The food is not too good, but everything else is GREAT! The staff and the facility. All are very friendly and outgoing.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, with residents and staff forming close relationships. At Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, new friendships are made through a variety of activities, and families appreciate the caring nature of the staff at Ame ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Residents and their families consistently praise the quality of the meals provided in the communities, with several reviews specifically mentioning the delicious food at Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, StoryPoint Chesterfield, and Lockwood of Clinton.
Variety of activities to encourage socializing. Reviews highlight the wide range of activities offered at the communities, from games and crafts to outings and entertainment. Residents of Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and American House Lakeshore enjoy the social opportunities and make new friends.
Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities, with comments about clean apartments and facilities at StoryPoint Chesterfield and Lockwood of Clinton, and the overall neatness of Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living.
Personalized care and attention. Several reviews mention the individualized care and attention provided by staff, helping residents feel cared for and comfortable. Families share stories of how the caregivers went above and beyond at Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, American House Lakeshore, and Lockwood of Clinton.
Thoughtfully planned activities and events. Reviews mention the thoughtful planning of activities and events at the communities, creating opportunities for residents to engage and socialize. At Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, residents appreciate the variety of activities, while at American House Lakeshore and Lockwood of Clint ...
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Forster independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forster, 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 Forster 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 Forster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forster, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forster 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 Forster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forster, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forster 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 Forster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forster, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
46.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.7%
47.6%
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Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oasis of Clarkston are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forster, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 438 independent living facilities near Forster, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Forster, Michigan are Hutcheson Manor, Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone) and Oasis of Clarkston. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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