Note that mom was only there for 2 1/2 months before she passed so not a large sample size time-wise. Overall, we were satisfied with the care she received at Karen's Kare House. The cost was affordable...
Vicky’s place took incredible care my Grandmother for many years. She was treated with diligent compassion, dignity and love. My family and I are so fortunate to have found [names removed] and their...
I think they give us a lot of freedom and responsibility. By responsibility, I mean helping set the activity calendar. They are good about making suggestions about my health. I appreciate my neighbors and...
Everyone has been helpful, accommodating, and understanding during what has been a very stressful time. The apartment we have is ideal for our needs and is well appointed and regularly serviced by the staff....
Overall I was happy. We weren't there for long on hospice. I didn't have any chance to eval activities. When he could eat he liked the food. I felt the nursing/aids were mostly very caring. One in particular...
Administrative staff were very friendly with excellent communication to both residents and family. Nursing staff were knowledgeable and responsive to questions and concerns. Aides were attentive and kind....
The care and cleanliness rate 5 stars most definitely. By far the cleanest facility we've experienced and my mom definitely gets the best care at Hearthstone. I would definitely recommend the community to...
My grandmother lives at Hearthstone, and our experience has been very positive. The facility is always clean, welcoming, and has a warm atmosphere. The staff is kind and caring, and they always make her feel...
The staff is very helpful. Some of the residents need help eating and they make sure they get fed. The facility is very clean and they have activities every day. The rooms are small and each has its own...
She has a room to her self and always clean she goes outside from time to time and they keep her clean , very friendly workers. Yes I would recommend the The Vernon Center community to others
Beginning [Date Removed], my mom had a Heart attack and my family need to find a place for her finally days due to hospice status. Hutcheson Manor was a God sent. It stood out for its compassion, care and...
Note that mom was only there for 2 1/2 months before she passed so not a large sample size time-wise. Overall, we were satisfied with the care she received at Karen's Kare House. The cost was affordable...
5 for all - We love Aspen the best move we've made my mom loves it there. Love the fact that there is a lot of activities for her to do she said the food is great its always clean when we come in . All the...
I like the way the facility is smaller and divided into 4 separate quarters. Staff has been very good. Researching in my own, i liked the fact that, though very expensive, a lot of the money goes back into...
Have had many great experiences here at Story Point Livonia with both residents and staff. Would recommend this facility to anyone interested in assisted living for themselves or a loved one. Everyone enjoys...
The average cost of assisted living in Michigan is $5,387 per month or $51,252 per year according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. That’s just below the national average of per month. These costs reflect the room and board rates in our partner communities. Care services and some amenities are typically billed separately.
Assisted living costs vary depending on several factors, such as apartment floor plan size, quality of amenities, and a senior’s care needs. Typically, costs increase as floor plans become more spacious, amenities become more luxurious, and care needs intensify.
The cost of assisted living in Michigan is comparable to that in other Midwestern states, but nearby Indiana offers seniors and their families some savings. Throughout the state, costs vary, with communities in Detroit costing slightly more and those Grand Rapids charging about $100 per month less than the state average.
Independent living, for seniors who are able to live alone, is a little under $500 less per month.
Read more:Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference?
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| Community type | Michigan | U.S. | Cost difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $5,387/mo | $5,830/mo | 7.6% below national average |
| Memory Care | $6,169/mo | $6,999/mo | 11.9% below national average |
| Independent Living | $2,801/mo | $3,520/mo | 20.4% below national average |
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Most families use a combination of private funds and public assistance programs to pay for assisted living in Michigan. Because costs and eligibility can vary widely, it’s best to plan early to understand which payment options apply to your loved one’s situation. Read more about each payment option below, and see our complete guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay options include personal savings accounts, home equity, and insurance benefits. Another option is a health savings account (HSA), which can help with medical expenses, but not room and board in assisted living.
Read more: Social Security Benefits Can Be Used to Pay for Assisted Living
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several benefit programs that eligible veterans and their surviving spouses may use to offset the cost of assisted living. Because navigating veterans benefits and the application process can be complicated, it’s a good idea to seek benefits counseling from an accredited benefits counselor before applying. Find a county based veterans service officer (VSO), call 800-642-4838 or send an email to MVAAResourceCenter@michigan.gov.
Medicaid is a health insurance program for people who have low or limited incomes. Michigan Medicaid is administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Eligible residents can use Medicaid to cover some health and personal care services, but not room and board in an assisted living community.
Michigan’s regular Medicaid plan and the state’s MI Choice Waiver both cover many home- and community-based services (HCBS), including but not limited to:
If you or your loved one has questions about Michigan’s Medicaid programs, contact a local office of the Department of Health and Human Services or call one of the many Area Agencies on Aging throughout the state.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program created for individuals aged 65 or older and people with disabilities. It won’t cover the cost of room and board in Michigan assisted living but can typically be used to cover medically necessary expenses.
Michigan’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides counselors who can help your loved one understand Medicare benefits. They can be reached at 800-803-7174.
In Michigan, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for ensuring that the state’s assisted living facilities are licensed and in compliance with state regulations. There are two types of facilities that provide assisted living services:
Both types of communities must be inspected at licensure and annually thereafter. This and other regulations ensure that Michigan’s assisted living residents receive safe, high-quality care by specifying minimum standards for facility operations, staff training, and resident care.
Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs provides the Statewide Search for Adult Foster Care / Homes for the Aged Facilities lookup tool, which includes communities’ license type, standing, and inspection reports.
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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A Place for Mom. (2026). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Medicaid.
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. MI Choice Waiver Program.
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Get started with Medicare. Medicare.gov.
U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Get started with Medicare. Medicare.gov.
Michigan Bureau of Community and Health Systems. Adult foster care small group homes.
Michigan Bureau of Community and Health Systems. (2004, Aug. 1). Adult foster care large group homes.
Overview of assisted living in MI
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