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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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Wow so glad we found a place for my mother that was small enough to care and big enough to give my mother the kind of security and love she needs at this time. So far I am pleased with the community at...
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.
Dawn's Center for Seniors is a state licensed 20 bed facility offering adult foster care for seniors with special needs. We are located in a ranch style home in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to expressways and near Metropolitan Beach and its many recreational activities. Our experienced...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: 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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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.
Mary's Center for Seniors is a state licensed 20 bed facility offering adult foster care for seniors with special needs. We are located in a ranch style home in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to expressways and near Metropolitan Beach and its many recreational activities. Our experienced...
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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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Cost of independent living in Forster, MI

The average cost of senior living in Forster is $3,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Clair, MI with an average of $3,176 per month.

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

Forster, MI
$3,384/mo
$3,540/mo

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

Forster, MI
$3,384/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,243/mo
Independent Living
$3,384/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,259/mo
Studio
$4,944/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,804/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,313/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$3,384/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,844/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,243/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Forster, MI:$3,384/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Forster, MI:$3,844/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Forster, MI:$4,243/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/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 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forster, MI$3,824/mo$3,530/mo+8.3%
Michigan$2,690/mo$2,649/mo+1.5%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Forster, MI
2024 average cost:$3,824/mo
2023 average cost:$3,530/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$2,690/mo
2023 average cost:$2,649/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Forster

Recent reviews for independent living in Forster

Cranberry Park at ShorePointe in Saint Clair Shores, MI

5.0
The day staff in my mom's area is excellent. Housekeeping seems adequate. I don't know about the meals. My mom has dementia, so I can't get an answer that is accurate. CP has ice cream socials and wine and cheese socials a couple of times each week. The chair exercise class is excellent. Because ...
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Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods and everything was great for her at this facility! The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care services, food and activities were great. The value for cost was also great, in comparison to other facilities. ...
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Windemere Park Senior Community in Warren, MI

5.0
The staff is always friendly and very helpful to the residents. Not only do they give great care to the residents but they extend their care to the families too! My mom has been here for almost 3 years and never ever have we had a problem. I would highly recommend Windermere.

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
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
8.1%
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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
30%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
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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
26.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, StoryPoint Clinton Township and StoryPoint Chesterfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forster, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 35 independent living facilities near Forster, Michigan. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Forster, Michigan are The Reserve at Red Run, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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