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Photo of The Brook of Portland
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The staff was VERY helpful, accommodating, and kind. They were there every time when I needed help. The apartment sizes were very roomy.
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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Communication! Patience with dad and his erratic dementia behaviors. Their willingness to help him and not just "give up." Its smaller. Home like. Not fancy. A good physical setting for dad. Most difficult...
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.
We provide a small, intimate and home-like setting where staff and residents interact like family. We're rethinking and redesigning how to care for residents. The goal for this community is to provide a tailored approach to comfort our valued community member's that pledges dedicated care where...
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She wasn't there for very long. I know she would have enjoyed it lots had she been there longer. We were very happy with the choice to have her there. Mom didn't participate in the extra activities. She...
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.
Island City Assisted Living is located in Eaton Rapids, a small city in the south central part of Michigan full of historic sites. The place is set in an attractive location next to a river, the bridge leading across which is as striking as the building itself. Services and activities are...
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My mother in law was in Divine Life in the memory care unit. They cared for her emotionally, as well as physically. They took the time to understand that losing the ability to remember is life altering and...
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.
Photo of Freedom Village at Holland, a CCRC
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Having lived here nearly six years, which includes during the pandemic, I honestly feel it was a good move. During the pandemic every precaution was made to prevent infection but we felt well cared for. Now...
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.
Located just blocks from charming downtown Holland with its boutique shopping and art scene, our Life Care community, gives you access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Here you’ll have the fun maintenance-free...
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Nice facility, very modern & appealing to the eye. They definitely oversell the facility with how great they said the food is & how wonderful the staff is. The food is ok, the staff is 50/50 meaning there...
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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.
Life flourishes at American House Wyoming. Residents enjoy an abundance of amenities including a chapel, wood shop, on-site theater, chef prepared meals and more — all incorporated into a vibrant city boulevard and town center design. American House Wyoming is where seniors can find the care they...
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We moved Dad into Brookdale Assisted Living a couple months ago. Dad has some short term memory loss but otherwise is in good health. We lost Mom in 2020 and since then Dad has been lonely and wasn’t taking...
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.
When you need help with a few minor things so you can enjoy the important things, then Brookdale Portage in Portage, Mich., may be just the place you’re looking for. Our assisted living community offers a lifestyle that celebrates and encourages independence while providing the comfort of an...
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Everyone was great to work with and they listened to the family's needs/wants. The lines of communication were open and we felt confident having our loved one in their care.
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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Ths is a great community for excellent care for mom. We are happy with the menu of the meals with the good variety. This community is clean and maintained. The community is small and she like being active....
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Espanola House, llcWe are Caring hearts providing you with the peace of mind you deserve.Espanola House is a newly remodeled Adult Foster Care home nestled in the City of Parchment near Kindleberger Park, downtown Kalamazoo, and close to Borgess Hospital and emergency services. We are a family...
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Memory and physical care made better by kind and caring staff. They are currently updating their van with wheelchair straps, but could also use more staff to take residents on 'outside' trips. No matter...
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.
New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI, strives to help every person live as independently as possible. We do this by offering individual suites in one of our three exceptional lodges designated for mild, moderate and extensive care. We promote a home-like...
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Photo of True Care 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.
True Care Living is a Home for the Aged located in historical Fort Custer in Springfield, Michigan. Our facility has a bold history. Previously owned by the United States Army, 565 General Ave. was the airman's living quarters for many years. Purchased in 1989 by the DOCSA home, it became an...
Photo of Brookdale Portage Memory Care
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I would recommend. We picked this community, for our loved one because of the value for money,[name removed], the marketing director was skilled at answering questions without being pushy. We felt very...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Seniors who require specialized memory care can get the extra safety and security they need in our comfortable, homelike setting just about 20 minutes from Kalamazoo. Our customized programs provide loving care and meaningful interaction by a specially trained staff to help our residents maintain...
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My mom was at Brookdale for almost a year and a half. She made some great friends there and the staff was wonderful to her. Hospice got involved in the end and they were great too. There was a lot of...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Quality care for meaningful life.Senior living can mean living well. And we take this same approach when it comes to memory care. Our community in Battle Creek, Michigan provides person-centered Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors—which means we approach each person as an individual and...
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I had my mom living at Bickford of Battle Creek. Very nice place, staff was friendly and informative. I would recommend this place again and again. My mom who is diabetic did not feel that they prepared food...
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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The staff seem to pay attention to my dad's needs. This is an older community, however they do try to keep the building maintained. Dad does not like the food but they do serve a variety of healthy choices....
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.
Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an assisted living community located in the peaceful village of Lawton, Michigan. This beautiful and close-knit community is the perfect location for anyone looking for a comfortable and secure place to live.Blueberry Hill Assisted Living Lawton is an...
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Our loved ones stay was short but the overall experience was excellent. The staff members were super nice and they had assigned one care taker to our loved one during her stay that really took care of all of...
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.
We here at American House Kentwood endeavor to provide superb senior living services to the elderly residents of Kentwood Michigan and the surrounding areas. With this goal in mind, we offer varied room and care options set in placid, beautifully landscaped grounds. The two levels of care offered...
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My mother is well cared for. The food is healthy, she is always dry and clean (briefs and clothes), people are friendly and kind, someone is always available to talk to you, and she gets redirected and seems...
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.
Finding a senior living team in Grand Rapids and West Michigan that you can trust is challenging. Here at Care Cardinal, our qualified teams treat your family like our family. After all, it doesn't take long before they become our family too.Unlike traditional senior assisted living or senior...
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The staff members and their care services so far have been fantastic, and every time we come to visit our loved one the meals always smell amazing.
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.
Alger Heights II is a beautiful, newly remodeled Assisted Living Community located on 28th ST in Grand Rapids MI. Our cozy cottage like facility offers a homelike setting to all of our community members. Right in our backyard, you will find a comfortable seating area nestled along a wooden...
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The rooms and overall layout of the community is good, and due to COVID the activities have been effected. The food is healthy and reasonable. I would recommend this community to a family or friend.
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.
Wyoming Woods offers a warm and supportive assisted living community for you or your loved one to enter this next chapter. We know that change, at any level, can be hard. We’re here to make it as easy as possible. With our incredible medical team, chefs, and care team, we’re ready to convince you...
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At 94 years of age, it was tough for mom to leave her home of 72 years but she is adjusting well. The facility is bright, cheery and the staff so friendly and accommodating. We like having a nurse check in...
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.
The Cortland Wyoming, a distinguished member of the Priority Life Care family, stands as a beacon of assisted living excellence in Wyoming, Michigan. This community is thoughtfully designed to offer seniors both the independence they cherish and the personalized support they may require.At The...
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Overall this is a beautiful facility with wonderful people. The right level of care was difficult to get. [name removed] who cleaned my mom's room is a peach. The staff was loving and supportive. We had...
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.
Our BuildingProvision Living at Forest Hills is a 105-apartment senior living community that was intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of older adults. With both assisted living and memory care services, residents have their choice of purposefully designed studios or one- or two-bedroom...
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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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My dad moved from his house to the garden apartments at Porter Hills Village. He likes it and has been able to get more assistance as his needs change, even though he has stayed in the independent living...
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.
Retire to comfort, friends, activities and enjoymentNestled on 35 lush acres in Grand Rapids Township, Porter Hills Village is a friendly, vibrant community where people come to enjoy active lives free from the burdens of home maintenance and other chores. Porter Hills was founded in 1970 by a...
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What we like the most about the community are the activities they have for the residents and we would recommend LakeHouse Three Rivers to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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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.
At Bowman Place we combine serene country living with the convenience and security of a lively senior community. We are located in the north end of the small town of Three Rivers, Michigan. We are located one mile west of Hidden Marsh Sanctuary which is a popular destination for our residents and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Doster, MI

The average cost of senior living in Doster is $4,229 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freeport, MI with an average of $3,956 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Doster, MI vs. nearby cities

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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Doster, MI vs. the state and national average

Doster, MI
$4,229/mo
U.S. national average
$4,657/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Doster vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
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$4,353/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Doster, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,798/mo
Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$5,112/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,150/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,035/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Doster over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Doster, MI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Doster.

What families are saying about assisted living in Doster

Recent reviews for assisted living in Doster

StoryPoint Grand Ledge

4.0
The people in charge and servers and care staff have been wonderful!

Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids

4.0
It's a fantastic community!My mom said "I could live here". Then wanted to move in the next day. I would recommend to others. It's very clean, friendly and compassionate.

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

3.3
Stay as far away from it as you can. I picked it because I wasn't able to come and check it out myself and I was not told the truth about it it was nothing like I was told. It does not have the elders care, as number one

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 Provision Living at Oshtemo, where families appreciate the long-term friendships that residents and their family members have develope ...
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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, Provision Living at Oshtemo, and Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care, allowing them to stay informed and ensure that their loved ones' care ne ...
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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 650 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 650 reviews of 168 Doster assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Doster review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Doster review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Doster, MI168 facilities
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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 650 reviews of 168 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
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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*Learn more about cost details

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
53.6%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
39.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
29.2%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.6%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

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
54.2%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.3%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
13.6%
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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
20.8%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.1%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.5%
37.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
15.6%
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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
23.8%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
31.5%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.1%
18.1%
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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
41.1%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.8%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.6%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
37.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.3%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.9%
45.9%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Doster protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 190 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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