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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forster, MI

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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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Photo of Integrated Day Services and Rehabilitation
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 Gabrielle 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 Bedrock Detroit
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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They are friendly, they take care of your loved ones. The staff are caring. The food is not as enjoyed by my loved ones as some others would find it. When the call button is pushed they attend to your...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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 Historic Kamper Stevens Apartments is an independent senior living community designed for seniors ages 62 and over who are able to care for themselves and wish to live independently.The impressive 22 story high-rise community, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, offers tremendous views...
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Photo of Willow Court Residence
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 LaBelle Adult Foster Care and Emergency Center
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 St. Clair Landings
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.
For a "Room With a View", come to St. Clair Landings, an affordable independent senior apartment community for adults 55+. St. Clair Landings, with its riverfront location, offers a scenic overlook of the St. Clair River. Discover the comfort, convenience and companionship available for seniors...
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.
Total Loving Care, has been providing care to the sick, elderly, and disabled for over 18 years. Our goal has been Nursing Home Prevention and allowing individuals and couples to live their lives to the fullest. TLC Troy location sits on a beautiful 7 Acre private setting. Each Resident has 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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Photo of Oakridge Manor
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I really like the community the staff is very good. It is clean and up-kept. I would like for the community to start offering food services. It would be nice if i didn't have to cook . I would recommend it...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royal Oak TowersRoyal Oak Towers Senior Apartments is located in the lovely city of Ferndale, Oakland County , MI. This senior housing building is designed for residents 55 years of age and older. The beautiful building is 11 stories high and is close to many amenities.Royal Oak’s caring and...
Photo of Essex Manor
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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My loved one is living here. I like that it is so close to the house. They are affordable. I also like that they provided the support that my loved one's need in a convenient location. I don't have any major...
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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 Kensington Court
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
Care types provided by this community
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 Harrington Inn
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 Coville Assisted Living and Memory Care
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Everything is working out very well with my fathers move to this community. He is loves it ! I'am very confident with his move here. I know he is safe, and in good hands. It has been an excellent...
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.
Jewish Senior Life is a very elegant assisted living community which is located in quaint and quiet Oak Park Michigan. The schools and homes in the area are quite nice with high school football at the top of concern on Friday nights. There is also a local bakery right nearby for delicious events...
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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.
Pomeroy Living Rochester Assisted is a state-licensed senior community offering specialized care in a luxurious state-of-the art setting. Pomeroy Assisted Living offers residents support for activities of daily living to promote a level of independence while maintaining the elegant and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I think that her experience is pretty typical. She is almost 93 and the care that she is getting is really good. They have an exercise class daily. They have some art projects. They have some gardening but...
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
St. Anne’s Mead Senior Community is an assisted living community located in Southfield, Michigan, located in Oakland County and home to just over 71,000 people. Southfield is a growing city with a few skyscrapers and businesses. Residents will enjoy having access to great area shopping, sporting...
Photo of Highland 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.
Highland Towers ApartmentsHighland Tower Apartments is a senior housing community located in Southfield, MI. Situated in Oakland County, this dynamic city is known for its cluster of five golden sky scrapers, called the "Golden Triangle." Southfield has an abundance of diverse recreational...
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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 The Manor
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of 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%
Michigan
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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