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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.
Care Cardinal Byron Center 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...
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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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66 Floor plans available
8.1
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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
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.
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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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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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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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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.
Rehoboth comes from Genesis 26:22 That the Lord as made room for you.Rehoboth is dedicated to serving Alzheimer's,Dementia and Memory Loss specializing personal individualized care.We are a 6 bed Assisted Living Home nestled in the country on 2 acres of country living.Our commitment is to provide...
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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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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Great staff and very caring. The residents are well cared for and staff try to get everyone involved in games and activities. Food is all home cooked but they do have treats like cookies and brownies at...
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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Dorr, MI

The average cost of senior living in Dorr is $4,061 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Coopersville, MI with an average of $3,934 per month.

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

Dorr, MI
$4,061/mo
$4,154/mo
$4,286/mo

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

Dorr, MI
$4,061/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,061/mo
$4,158/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,259/mo
Studio
$5,064/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,779/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,450/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.
Assisted Living$4,061/mo$4,169/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,158/mo$4,531/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,443/mo$3,624/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dorr, MI:$4,061/mo
Michigan:$4,169/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Dorr, MI:$4,158/mo
Michigan:$4,531/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dorr, MI:$3,443/mo
Michigan:$3,624/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Dorr, MI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted 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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Assisted living cost trends in Dorr, MI

The table below shows how monthly assisted 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$5,134/mo$4,738/mo+8.4%
Michigan$4,966/mo$4,669/mo+6.4%
National$4,976/mo$4,710/mo+5.6%
Dorr, MI
2024 average cost:$5,134/mo
2023 average cost:$4,738/mo
Percent change:+8.4%
Michigan
2024 average cost:$4,966/mo
2023 average cost:$4,669/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,976/mo
2023 average cost:$4,710/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dorr, 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 Dorr.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorr

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorr

Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

4.9
Commonwealth is a wonderful community. My mom is adapting well and has experienced all good. She really likes it there. These staff is super supportive. I gave a 4 on food because my mom says every once in awhile she doesn't care for the selection. Commonwealth offers transportation services to ...
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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 review score based on 32 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 32 reviews of 9 Dorr assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorr 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

Dorr review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Dorr, MI9 facilities
7.9
Wayland, MI19 facilities
8.3
Hopkins, MI13 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorr 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 32 reviews of 9 Dorr assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorr 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.
Dorr, MI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.2
Friendliness
3.6
4.2
Care services
3.1
3.9
Staff
3.4
4.1
Meals & dining
3.0
3.7
Activities
3.1
3.8
Value for cost*
2.9
3.8
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Dorr assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorr assisted 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 care services in Dorr 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 Dorr that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dorr 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 Dorr Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
44.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorr 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 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
44.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorr 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 Dorr communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorr, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorr 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 Dorr offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorr, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorr

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 Dorr protect seniors.
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Care Cardinal Byron Center, Commonwealth Senior Living at Grand Rapids and Commonwealth Senior Living at North Byron are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorr, Michigan. See full list of communities.
There are 10 assisted living facilities near Dorr, Michigan. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Dorr, Michigan are Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care, Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care and Samaritas Senior Living of Grand Rapids. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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