Michigan Assisted Living

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Michigan is known for its affordable senior care. In fact, when it comes to assisted living it is one of the cheapest places outside the southern United States, which typically dominates the Top 10 states for affordable senior housing.

The only comparable state to Michigan for assisted living in the Midwest is Indiana, while the rest of the surrounding states like Wisconsin, Ohio, Iowa and Minnesota are pricier.

The biggest drawback for seniors living in Michigan is its winters, where cold temperatures and heavy snow dominate the region. The lower peninsula is typically a little better than its upper section, which is extremely rugged and remote.

Michigan also has an under the radar healthcare system. It is widely acknowledged as being above proficient for various types of care and affordability.

Assisted Living Costs in Michigan

Michigan just misses the Top 10 for most affordable states in the country for assisted living. Indiana is the only other state in the north or Midwest with lower reported monthly costs than Michigan.

The statewide median for assisted living is $3,550 per month, slightly under the national median. Affordable senior living is available for even cheaper costs than the state average, including rooms that may go from $2,000 to $3,000 per month.

The biggest city in the state, Detroit, also ranks number one for affordability. The average assisted living unit in Detroit only goes for $3,100 per month which is a bargain compared to what many other big cities throughout the nation would charge for assisted living.

For those not interested in a major metropolitan area, consider Springfield, Jackson, Port Huron and Calumet for their reported low monthly assisted living costs.

On the other side of the pendulant, Bloomfield, Saline and Troy are known for having some of the most expensive monthly averages where prices can soar over $4,000 per month for assisted living.

Michigan has 10+ million residents. The growth has not been as steady in Michigan as other parts of the country which indicates that competition will not remain fierce for finding a new senior housing complex.

Michigan has two financial programs for assisted living known as the Choice or Health Link initiatives. The two programs are both specifically designated for assisted living financial aid.

The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs in Michigan manages state licensing. It breaks down the different types of senior living facilities into adult foster care units, homes for the aged, and specialized programs related to assisted living care.