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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forster, MI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Forster area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Forster. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 35 independent living facilities in Forster, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sherwood, Nortown and Farwell.
You may also consider nearby communities such as St. Clair Shores, Warren and St. Clair.
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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...
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
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: 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.
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...
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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Cost of independent living in Forster, MI
The average cost of senior living in Forster is $3,380 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Clair, MI with an average of $3,176 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forster, MI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Forster
Recent reviews for independent living in Forster
American House East II Senior Living in Roseville, MI
5.0
I have no negative thoughts. Place for Mom I give 5's on all. You have been a life saver. I certainly would recommend American House East II to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Brookdale Utica Assisted Living
5.0
My brother [name removed] was only at Brookdale for two weeks. He passed away last May. The two weeks at Brookdale were wonderful. They were amazing. It will be my choice for me when the time comes. They took care of my brother at nursing home level when he was there for assisted living. They ...
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American House Sterling Woods Senior Living in Sterling Heights, MI
3.9
if you are looking for true Assisted Living at the price quoted, this isn't it. There are many charges for which people like us can't afford. They are too cheap to provide internet access and most of us baby boomers want it. This is what is called enhanced living. And as of August 1 they're ...
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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
20%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.7%
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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
30%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.9%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
26.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Reserve at Red Run, Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living and Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby 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 Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living, Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby and Pine Ridge of Plumbrook Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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