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The staff at Sensations Memory Care Residence were absolute angels when my mom became a resident. I can’t recommend them enough!! They’re some of the most kind and compassionate people I’ve ever met,...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Sensations is family owned with over 75 years combined experience in the senior industry—many years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Sensations has just opened with 39 beds, in Private and Friendship rooms. Adult Day Care and Respite Care is also available. ...
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Super clean, great atmosphere for residents, and family. Very well ran, everyone is friendly and helpful. My mom has been very well taken care of, and hasn't been happier in a long time. She's safe, happy,...
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.
Woodlawn Meadows, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Hastings, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...
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What we like the most about Independence Village of Grand Ledge is that the staff and residents are so welcoming and friendly. The administrative staff are very helpful.
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.
Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care services. With these customized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and get support when needed the most. We are dedicated to making sure that life...
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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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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
I have a 12 bed Adult Foster Care Home all on one level. I have been in business for 40 years taking care of the elderly. I take both men and women, i can even take couples. We live in a country setting three miles from the City of Charlotte. We live 2 miles from Wal-Mart and three miles from the...
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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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I would recommend the community. This is a good place to put your loved one. The communication with the staff is good. Dinner seems to be a sandwich and simple frozen meals. I wish the meals were more...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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.
            Meeting Todays Needs With Yesterday's Values      New Haven Elder care, a small, home style assisted living    facility  is currently looking for a new resident to love and care for. If you are...
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Cost of assisted living in Chester, MI

The average cost of senior living in Chester is $5,495 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshall, MI with an average of $4,724 per month.

Assisted living costs in Chester, MI, vs. state and national averages

Chester, MI
$5,495/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester, MI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,495/mo
$6,237/mo

Assisted living costs in Chester, MI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,551/mo
Studio
$4,840/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,630/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,864/mo

Senior living costs in Chester 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: Chester, MI
Column state: Michigan
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChester, MIMichiganU.S.
Assisted Living$5,495/mo$5,387/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,237/mo$6,169/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,599/mo$2,801/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Chester, MI:$5,495/mo
Michigan:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Chester, MI:$6,237/mo
Michigan:$6,169/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Chester, MI:$2,599/mo
Michigan:$2,801/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Chester, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Chester 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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Assisted living cost trends in Chester, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Chester 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
Chester, MI$5,347/mo$5,327/mo+0.4%
Michigan$5,396/mo$5,321/mo+1.4%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Chester, MI
2024 average cost:$5,347/mo
2023 average cost:$5,327/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$5,396/mo
2023 average cost:$5,321/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Chester, 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 Chester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Chester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Chester

Prestige Way in Holt, MI

5.0
Grandma always says the food here is amazing. When I come to visit it always smells like fresh cookies! Yum! It is great to visit here knowing everyone is cared for so well. The staff is kind and attentive. The cooks are friendly and always making something good. It is a great experience to ...
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Holt Heritage Village

5.0
I would tell a friend, that everyone has been very helpful and friendly. My mother has made friends and has her independence still, but help is their if needed.

Stoneridge AFC in Bellevue, MI

5.0
The care from this community is very good. I like that they keep me informed on any changes that he may have. The community is clean and maintained. The menu has a lot of good meals that are offered.We would recommend this good community for the excellent care and value for others.

Chester review score based on 1,443 family reviews

8.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 1443 reviews of 32 Chester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Chester 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

Chester review score compared against nearby cities

8.9
Chester, MI32 facilities
8.9
Lansing, MI0 facilities
8.7
Hastings, MI0 facilities

Review subcategories for Chester 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 1,443 reviews of 32 Chester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Chester 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.
Chester, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.3
Staff
4.7
4.6
Meals & dining
4.3
4.2
Activities
4.5
4.3
Value for cost*
4.4
4.2
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Chester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Chester, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.8%
45.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
34.4%
29.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.5%
91.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
93.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.2%
49.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
26.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.7%
91.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.2%
41.2%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.4%
45.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chester 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 Chester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chester, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.5%
44.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.9%
28.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.1%
35.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.3%
11.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chester 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 Chester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chester, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
23.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
34.2%
32.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19%
16.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Chester 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 Chester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chester, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
27.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.4%
37%
Room service
Room service
31.9%
32.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
15.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chester 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 Chester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chester, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.8%
40.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.4%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24%
26.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.8%
43.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.4%
42.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
45.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
36.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.1%
31.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
33.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.4%
40.7%
Live performances
Live performances
36.2%
40.9%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
26.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
21.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.5%
40%
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State regulations for assisted living in Chester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Chester protect seniors.
Learn about Michigan assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Sensations Memory Care Residence, Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care and Independence Village of Grand Ledge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Chester, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Chester, Michigan. See the full list.
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The best assisted living facilities near you in Chester, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Sensations Memory Care Residence and Provision Living at East Lansing. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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