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Assisted Living in Dowagiac, Michigan

There are 25 assisted living facilities serving Dowagiac, Michigan. This includes 8 facilities in Dowagiac and 17 nearby. The average daily cost for assisted living in Michigan is $107, with costs ranging between $25 and $262 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,200, with costs ranging from about $750 to $7,850. The average yearly cost is $38,400, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.

Costs of assisted living in Dowagiac range between $1,200 per month and $5,950 per month. The median cost is approximately $3,623 per month, or about $43,470 per year.



SeniorScore™ for Dowagiac, Michigan



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Dowagiac scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
  • Dowagiac scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Borgess-lee Memorial Hospital).
  • There are 20 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Timbers of Cass County, Lilloe's Adult Foster Care Home, and Ferny's Home.
  • There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 26 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
  • There are 55 golf courses in or around the city, including Spruce Ridge, Dowagiac Elks\' Country Club, and Classic Hampshire Course at Hampshire Country Club.
  • There are 3 parks near the city center, including Land of Lakes Campground, Love Creek Nature Center, and Leisure Valley RV Resort & Campground.
  • There are 10 churches in or near the city, including Harvest Assembly of God, Holy Maternity of Mary, and Calvary Bible Academy.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 23 grocery stores within the city.
  • There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
  • There are 9 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.65% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 1.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $50,806, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $37,468, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $20,426, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 10.38%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Dowagiac receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Dowagiac has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • Dowagiac has a sparse population density of 123.9 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Dowagiac have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Dowagiac has a low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 83.98%.

Dowagiac is a small city in Cass County, Michigan. It is part of the South Bend-Mishawaka metro area. The city has a population of 14,805, with 34,040 inhabitants in the surrounding metropolitan area. The 55-and-over community currently makes up 30% of the total population.

Dowagiac has a medium SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000. The mean household income is $37,000 compared to an average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan. The current unemployment rate is around 10.38% and the mean home price is $144,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $177,000.

Dowagiac has harsh average temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area gets average amounts of precipitation annually. Dowagiac has below average air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.

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Lilac Manor Assisted Living Home - Dowagiac, MI

Lilac Manor Assisted Living Home

51449 Townhall Rd

Dowagiac, MI 49047

1-855-229-7494

Located at 51449 Townhall Rd, Lilac Manor Assisted Living Home is a residential care facility serving Dowagiac, Michigan. The encompassing area has a medium-density population, with approximately 16,000 individuals residing in the 49047 zip code. With an average ...

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Manley's Countryside Manor - Dowagiac, MI

Manley's Countryside Manor

55531 Nubour Rd

Dowagiac, MI 49047

1-855-222-1541

Manleys Countryside Manor is a senior housing community located at 55531 Nubour Rd in Dowagiac, Michigan. With a median family income of $40,877, the community is in a generally middle class area. It has an average population density, ...

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Oak Lawn Manor - Dowagiac, MI

Oak Lawn Manor

26710 Gage St

Dowagiac, MI 49047

1-855-243-3078

Located at 26710 Gage St, Oak Lawn Manor is a senior community serving Dowagiac, Michigan. The facility is in a mostly middle class area, with a median per-family income of $40,877. It has a medium-density population, with around ...

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Ferny's Home - Niles, MI

Ferny's Home

7720 Wright Rd

Niles, MI 49120

1-855-224-5130

Ferny's Home is located at 7720 Wright Rd in Niles, Michigan. It is a 6 room senior care community. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with a median family income of $42,539. It has ...

9 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Oak Crest Foster Care Home - Niles, MI

Oak Crest Foster Care Home

7839 Chapel Rd

Niles, MI 49120

1-855-240-2530

Oak Crest Foster Care Home is a residential care facility located at 7839 Chapel Rd in Niles, Michigan. The surrounding area has a dense population, with roughly 38,000 individuals residing in the 49120 zip code. It is a ...

9 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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French Foster Home - Niles, MI

French Foster Home

202 Lynn Dr

Niles, MI 49120

1-855-241-4685

French Foster Home is located at 202 Lynn Dr in Niles, Michigan. It is a 2 unit residential care home. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with roughly 38,000 individuals living in the zip code of 49120. ...

11 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Lydia's Foster Care - Decatur, MI

Lydia's Foster Care

210 W Delaware St

Decatur, MI 49045

1-855-240-2530

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Lydia's Foster Care is a care home located at 210 W Delaware St in Decatur, Michigan. With an average family income of $41,601, the facility is in a predominantly middle class area. It is sparsely populated, with roughly ...

11 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Flo's Family Home - Berrien Springs, MI

Flo's Family Home

8781 Meadowview Ct

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

1-855-229-7494

Flo's Family Home is a 4 unit senior care facility. It is located at 8781 Meadowview Ct in Berrien Springs, Michigan. The community is in a largely middle income area, with a median per-family income of $45,522. ...

12 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Kephart Cottage - Berrien Springs, MI

Kephart Cottage

8228 Kephart Ln

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

1-855-241-4685

Kephart Cottage is located at 8228 Kephart Ln in Berrien Springs, Michigan. It is a 12 bed senior community. With a median household income of $45,522, the community is in a mostly middle class area. It has ...

12 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Hillcrest Haven AFC - Berrien Springs, MI

Hillcrest Haven AFC

4798 E Hillcrest Dr

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

1-855-221-7955

Located at 4798 E Hillcrest Dr in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Hillcrest Haven AFC is a 4 unit care home. The neighboring area has an average population density, with about 12,000 people residing in the zip code of 49103. ...

12 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Harvest Home - Berrien Springs, MI

Harvest Home

625 Saint Joseph Ave

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

1-855-222-1541

Harvest Home is located at 625 Saint Joseph Ave in Berrien Springs, Michigan. It is a 20 unit senior care community. The surrounding area has a medium-density population, with approximately 12,000 individuals living in the 49103 zip code. ...

12 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Riveridge Manor - Niles, MI

Riveridge Manor

1333 Wells St

Niles, MI 49120

1-855-224-5130

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Riveridge Manor is located at 1333 Wells St in Niles, Michigan. It is an 84 unit senior housing facility. With an average per-household income of $42,539, the community is in a mostly middle income area. It is ...

13 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Friendly Circle - Niles, MI

Friendly Circle

528 Superior St

Niles, MI 49120

1-855-222-1541

Friendly Circle is a 6 room senior care facility situated in Niles, Michigan. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median per-family income of $42,539. With around 38,000 individuals living in the zip code ...

13 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Brentwood at Niles - Niles, MI

Brentwood at Niles

1147 S 3rd St

Niles, MI 49120

1-855-233-7205

1 Review  

Located at 1147 S 3rd St, Brentwood at Niles is a senior care facility in Niles, Michigan. The facility is in a generally middle income area, with an average per-household income of $42,539. It is heavily populated, with ...

14 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Loving Care Homes - Berrien Springs, MI

Loving Care Homes

3611 E Snow Rd

Berrien Springs, MI 49103

1-855-224-5130

Located at 3611 E Snow Rd, Loving Care Homes is a residential care home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. With a median family income of $45,522, the facility is in a primarily middle class area. It has an average ...

14 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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LG's Whispering Pines Adult Care - Edwardsburg, MI

LG's Whispering Pines Adult Care

69350 Christiana Creek Dr

Edwardsburg, MI 49112

1-855-243-3078

Located at 69350 Christiana Creek Dr, LG's Whispering Pines Adult Care is a home care facility in Edwardsburg, Michigan. With a median household income of $52,975, the facility is in a primarily middle income area. It has an ...

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Buchanan Meadows Living Center - Buchanan, MI

Buchanan Meadows Living Center

809 Caroll St

Buchanan, MI 49107

1-855-238-4376

1 Review  

Located at 809 Caroll St, Buchanan Meadows Living Center is a senior community serving Buchanan, Michigan. The encompassing area has an average population density, with around 11,000 people residing in the 49107 zip code. With a median per-household ...

17 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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West Woods of Niles - Niles, MI

West Woods of Niles

1211 State Line Rd

Niles, MI 49120

1-855-241-4685

6 Reviews  

Located at 1211 State Line Rd in Niles, Michigan, West Woods of Niles is a 121 unit senior community. The neighboring area has a dense population, with roughly 38,000 individuals living in the zip code of 49120. It ...

17 miles away from Dowagiac, MI

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Samlind of Indiana - South Bend, IN

Samlind of Indiana

50770 Indiana State Route 933

South Bend, IN 46637

1-855-238-4376

Samlind of Indiana is a senior care community located at 50770 Indiana State Route 933 in South Bend, Indiana. The encompassing area has an average population density, with around 16,000 people residing in the 46637 zip code. It ...

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