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OVERALL STATE RANK
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How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks.
Top ranked Michigan cities for assisted living overall
The average cost of assisted living in Michigan is approximately $5,000 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data on our in-state partner communities. That’s just under the national average of about $5,100 per month. The cost of assisted living in Michigan can range between approximately $2,600 on the low end and $7,300 per month on the high end.[01]
Assisted living costs vary depending on several factors, like apartment floor plan size, quality of amenities, and how advanced on-site care and services are. Typically, costs increase as floor plans become more spacious, amenities become more luxe, and care levels become more advanced.
Another factor that can play into the cost of assisted living is a community’s specific location. Higher assisted living costs are often found in areas with a higher cost of living. Michigan’s cost of living is about 11% lower than the national average. This could explain why the state’s cost of assisted living is also slightly lower than the national average.[02]
The assisted living costs above reflect the actual prices paid by families referred to A Place for Mom’s partner assisted living communities in Michigan. Our figures account for all fees paid, including any extra services, amenities, and care. Families often use personal savings to cover these costs. For those who may not have that option, there are a variety of other payment methods. You can read below about the typical ways families pay.
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My family and I met [name removed], owner of Serenity Elderly Care, in March 2023. My mother was diagnosed with dementia a few years ago, but her condition worsened when she suffered a stroke in February...
The owner and staff at Aiello Adult Foster Care are excellent care givers. They keep me informed about what’s going on and send me pictures. I love seeing my mom happy and enjoying herself with the other...
My father has lived at Emmanuel Senior Living for a number of years and he has had a very good experience there — and I have had a great experience as a family member! The caregiving team is attentive,...
It is pricey, but its worth it, They are always available via Text - [name removed] and [name removed]- I live in California and they make me feel like they are on top of everything and always willing to...
The staff care about the residents. The residents look after each other. The night supervisor is amazing! The activities engage the residents, even the ones that say they want to stay in their room. Good...
5 For All! My Dad Has A Great Experience here for 90 Days. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend The Vernon Center to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
Our family has enjoyed the overall experience with Passion and Caring Home. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
You have always gave my brother in law the very best of care, I noticed that he really enjoys the entertainment that you provide the residents.
You have always gave my brother in law the very best of care, I noticed that he really enjoys the entertainment that you provide the residents.
The care provides is exceptional, with a team that truly cares about the residents' well being. The facility is beautiful maintained and the rooms are spacious and comfortable.
Town Village is a very nice place, clean, friendly and good people. Have had a few issues with the prescriptions, but I would put the blame on the pharmacy It is a very clean facility. Staff even with some...
[name removed] has always been a very focused person when it comes to whatever project he was would be working on. It is a joy to see him happy. He appears to have made a wonderful transition. We are very...
My loved one was previously a resident at Brookdale Ann Arbor and the experience was good. Overall, it was a very fine facility with exceptional people.
It is a good facility. We picked this community because it was a clean pleasant property. A friend who had a relative there recommended them. And A Place for Mom referred us. They had immediate...
It’s a good idea to start planning for how you’ll pay for assisted living as early as you can. The longer you wait, the fewer payment options there may be. Assisted living in Michigan can be paid for through a variety of methods, but most families use a combination of private and public benefit sources. Read more about each payment option below, or view our guide to paying for long-term care for a more high-level overview.
The term “private pay” simply means you’ll be using private, or personal, funds to pay. Private pay options include personal savings accounts, leveraging home equity, or utilizing insurance benefits. Click on the cards below to learn more about some different options.
Selling a house generates funds to help pay for assisted living in Michigan.
Reverse mortgage loans work by converting a portion of your home equity into cash, which can be used to pay for assisted living in Michigan.
Health savings accounts (HSAs) can help cover long-term care insurance premiums and other health care costs in Michigan.
Life insurance policies can be sold or surrendered to pay for assisted living in Michigan.
Long-term care insurance covers some assisted living services in Michigan, depending on the policy.
Social Security benefits can be used to help pay for assisted living costs in Michigan.
Depending on the facility’s scope of care, the licensure term for assisted living in Michigan is either “Homes for the Aged” or “Adult Foster Care.” In short, Homes for the Aged generally provides care to people aged 55 or older, while an Adult Foster Care home can provide care to any adult.
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for licensing and regulating these Homes for the Aged and Adult Foster Care homes. Both facility types are required to complete an initial resident assessment and develop a service plan at the time of an individual’s admission. But, each facility type must follow slightly different rules.[06] Here are a couple of examples of the slight regulatory differences between Homes for the Aged and Adult Foster Care homes:[06]
For more information on Michigan’s specific assisted living regulations and the differences between Homes for the Aged and Adult Foster Care homes, visit the Michigan section of the Assisted Living State Regulatory Review.
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Michigan is exceptional. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Livingcost.org. Cost of living in Michigan.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). American community survey: Michigan, 75 years and over, veteran status (S2101).
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Medicaid.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Programs.
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). (2022). Assisted living state regulatory review.
Overview of assisted living in MI
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