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Assisted living costs in Sylvester average about $3,705 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 115 communities in Sylvester. Our detailed directory has 1187 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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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.
Heron Manor is a beautiful, state-of-the-art assisted living community located in Grand Rapids, MI, just a short distance from downtown and its impressive cultural and entertainment venues. It's modern and spacious one-bedroom apartments provide an opportunity for seniors to live independent...
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I have been nothing but impressed with Green Acres. My loved one has lived here in the memory unit for over a year and in every aspect the staff is attentive and kind. The facility has always helped us...
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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.
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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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We placed my mom on the third floor memory care and from day one we were very impressed with not only their ability to provide care for their residents but also their ability to care about their residents....
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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.
Located in the popular Uptown District of Grand Rapids, Fulton Manor is close to downtown. This makes it a convenient location for family members who live and work downtown or in the near northeast and near southeast neighborhoods. Fulton Manor provides catered living for those who are still...
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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.
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, 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.
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Clark at Keller Lake is the choice we made for my wife Marie, With her safety a major concern in our early pursuit of help for her we were blessed in that the Clark Family program was a lot more than we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clark Retirement Community is a continuum of care accredited by CCAC. Our mission is to create a community of dignity, compassion and respect centered on the lives of older adults and those who care of them. Clark has a Residency Agreement Fee based on the size of the accommodation and a monthly...
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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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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.
Serenity Home - NorthSerenity Home - North is an assisted living community located in Marne, MI. The city of Marne is a small town in Ottawa County, northwest of Grand Rapids. Marne is a quiet town in Wright Township with a few shops and small stores. Residents can enjoy going out for walks,...
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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.
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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.
Clark Retirement at Keller LakeThe Clark at Keller Lake is an assisted living community located in beautiful Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan. Lake Michigan beaches are a part of the natural beauty of Grand Rapids. People love to stroll downtown and peruse through museums with one of a kind...
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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.
Assisted Living Residence: In the assisted living residence, licensed nurses and resident assistants provide individualized assistance with monitoring medications, bathing, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living. A consistent staff is assigned to the assisted living residence...
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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.
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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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.
Raybrook Campus offers the full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, nursing home care and memory care. The property is conveniently located in the SE portion of Grand Rapids, close to Calvin College and shopping. This location is an ideal solution for senior couples...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Nestled on an expansive 30-acre campus, Covenant Village offers the luxury of a country home that’s just three miles from downtown Grand Rapids. An indoor village center includes a pool, spa, sauna and steam room; health club; fellowship center; business, learning, wellness and banking centers;...
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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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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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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This is a great place for your family member or loved one. My Husband has been there since 2009, and is very happy and content there. The owner is a nurse and the family takes very good care of him. His...
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.
Owned and operated by License Pratical Nurse. AFC License since 1983. Located just 1/2 mile from Gladwin city limits and one mile from hospital. Facility completely remodeled in 2012. Country setting. Home Cooked Meals. Large patio for residents and guest. Large dayroom and dinning room. 3 meals...
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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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Everything seems to be going well so far at The Brook of Gladwin, I'd give them high marks across the board. It's a nice looking, clean place, and the staff are friendly and professional. They're taking...
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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.
The Brook of Gladwin is a state-of-the-art and affordable assisted living community located in the tranquil town of Gladwin, Michigan. This beautiful town is located in central Michigan and offers the benefits of big-town living with medical amenities and shopping nearby. Our comfortable home...
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Cost of assisted living in Sylvester, MI

The average cost of senior living in Sylvester is $3,705 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include White Cloud, MI with an average of $3,251 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sylvester, MI vs. nearby cities

Sylvester, MI
$3,705/mo
$4,322/mo
$3,897/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sylvester, MI vs. the state and national average

Sylvester, MI
$3,705/mo
U.S. national average
$4,674/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sylvester vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,705/mo
$3,771/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sylvester, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$3,429/mo
Private
$2,000/mo
Studio
$5,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,242/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,921/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sylvester over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sylvester, 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 Sylvester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sylvester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sylvester

Big Rapids Fields

5.0
The staff is great. They are very kind, friendly and patient with my mom. The facility is very nice and clean. They have activities for the residents to do. My mom really likes playing bingo and working on puzzles. My mom has made friends with some of the other residents, which has helped ...
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Cassaday's AFC Home in Gladwin, MI

5.0
We've been incredibly pleased with how everything has gone with Cassaday's Adult Family Care. The place is immaculate, the family that runs it is very friendly, and the care is good. They really bent over backwards to help my Mom make the space her own and help her get settled in. They let us ...
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Commonwealth Senior Living at East Paris in Grand Rapids, MI

3.3
Stay as far away from it as you can. I picked it because I wasn't able to come and check it out myself and I was not told the truth about it it was nothing like I was told. It does not have the elders care, as number one

Sylvester review score based on 250 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 250 reviews of 106 Sylvester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sylvester 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

Sylvester review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Sylvester, MI106 facilities
6.3
Mecosta, MI10 facilities
8.2
Lakeview, MI141 facilities

Review subcategories for Sylvester 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 250 reviews of 106 Sylvester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sylvester 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.
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Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Sylvester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sylvester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sylvester, 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 Sylvester 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 Sylvester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
42.5%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.6%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.5%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.1%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.4%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.8%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.1%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sylvester 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 Sylvester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.5%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.7%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.1%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sylvester 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 Sylvester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sylvester, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
35.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
15.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Sylvester 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 Sylvester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.2%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
21.7%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sylvester 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 Sylvester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17%
31.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.5%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.2%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.5%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
24.5%
47%
Dances
Dances
14.2%
30.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.3%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sylvester

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Michigan assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Sylvester protect seniors.

Learn about Michigan Assisted Living regulations

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There are 115 assisted living facilities near Sylvester, Michigan. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Sylvester, Michigan are Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care, Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care and StoryPoint Rockford. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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