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The cost of independent living in Dorr is about $3,606 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 8 options. Read 258 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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9.8
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24 reviews
9.8
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24 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
21%
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The apartment for my mother-in-law is exactly what she needed. They have more daily activities than she expected. We now have to schedule time with her.
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Grand Rapids East! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include active adult, independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service...
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2828 Floor plans available
9.5
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92 reviews
9.5
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92 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
26%
3 star
14%
2 star
1%
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When I contacted a place for Mom, I was given several places geographically close to my home. StoryPoint Wyoming was one of those facilities. I took a tour and was immediately impressed not only with the...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Wyoming! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of every...
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9.2
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11 reviews
9.2
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11 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
18%
3 star
0%
2 star
18%
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Very helpful and polite administrative staff. Room size is very adequate, don't know much about activities, my mother doesn't participate in many of them.
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.
Byron Manor is a comfortable and secure residential community offering a professional, friendly team and multiple levels of care. With personalized living spaces, comfortable gardens, and nutritious meals provided every day, your loved one can thrive and enjoy the safety of 24-hour assistance as...
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8.8
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63 reviews
8.8
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63 reviews
5 star
46%
4 star
37%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
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6%
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Had a couple issues with the staff, but the director took care of the issues. My aunt has adjusted to the change, which is hard for her, any change. The staff all know her. The dining room/kitchen staff all...
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.
Addington Place of Grand Rapids is located on a beautiful campus offering supported independent living, assisted living and memory care assisted living. Nestled in a quiet, country setting in southern Kent County, Addington Place is conviently located. The campus is dedicated to enriching and...
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8.2
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58 reviews
8.2
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58 reviews
5 star
21%
4 star
28%
3 star
14%
2 star
9%
1 star
28%
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The staff and everything is top notch - they are true professionals who care. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one. Staff is fantastic, professional...
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.
Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron combines a stunning country club look with warm, comfortable spaces. We are fully integrated into the Metro Health Village campus, just steps away from Metro Health Hospital and dozens of health and wellness specialists. Enjoy our well-appointed studio,...
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5 star
38%
4 star
27%
3 star
23%
2 star
8%
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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...
Provides: Assisted 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.
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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There are a couple crabby employees but the staff there are exceptionally nice. I'd recommend Railside. We all want the best for our families and they will get that here, hands down. They're all expensive...
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 offer our residents: *Three home-cooked meals served daily-plus home-baked snacks available throughout the day. *A variety of planned events designed to enrich your life-including exercise, games, outings, worship, parties, crafts and more! *Caring and competent staff around the clock to...
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Cost of independent living in Dorr, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dorr is $3,606 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hastings, MI with an average of $3,421 per month.

Independent living costs in Dorr, MI, vs. nearby cities

Dorr, MI
$3,606/mo
$3,671/mo
$3,813/mo

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

Dorr, MI
$3,606/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

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

$4,276/mo
Independent Living
$3,606/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,013/mo
Studio
$4,818/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,875/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,405/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,719/mo

Senior living costs in Dorr 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: Dorr, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDorr, MIMichiganU.S.
Independent Living$3,606/mo$3,739/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,081/mo$4,399/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,276/mo$4,609/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Dorr, MI:$3,606/mo
Michigan:$3,739/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Dorr, MI:$4,081/mo
Michigan:$4,399/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Dorr, MI:$4,276/mo
Michigan:$4,609/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Dorr, MI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dorr 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 median 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
Dorr, MI$3,196/mo$3,420/mo-6.5%
Michigan$2,703/mo$2,671/mo+1.2%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Dorr, MI
2024 average cost:$3,196/mo
2023 average cost:$3,420/mo
Percent change:-6.5%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,703/mo
2023 average cost:$2,671/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dorr

Recent reviews for independent living in Dorr

Villa Maria in Grand Rapids, MI

5.0
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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Green Acres of Lowell

5.0
We visited this community when we were looking into care options for a loved one. This seemed like a very nice place, overall! The staff were friendly and caring, the facility was clean, and the food looked very good! Unfortunately it was also fairly expensive, and not in the price range we were ...
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Stanford Lodge of Plainwell

4.4
The owner was amazing, sweet, and kind. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Dorr independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorr independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorr, 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 Dorr 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 Dorr partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
28.6%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorr 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 Dorr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorr 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 Dorr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorr, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
71.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
57.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

StoryPoint Grand Rapids East, StoryPoint Wyoming and Byron Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dorr, Michigan. See full list of communities.

There are 8 independent living facilities near Dorr, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dorr, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Grand Rapids East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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