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Detroit is Michigan’s largest and most populated city, with 670,000 inhabitants calling the city home and seniors aged 65 and over accounting for 13.3% of that total. The city is a significant port on the Detroit River and is one of the straits that connect the Great Lakes to the Saint Lawrence Seaway. Detroit has a humid continental climate, influenced by Lake Michigan, with cold winters and warm to hot, sunny summers.
Detroit is the only North American city that contains an international wildlife preserve within its metropolitan area. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge lies along the Detroit River and Lake Erie shore and includes islands and wetlands along its 48-mile length. The city is also a significant cultural hub, renowned for its musical, architectural and design contributions.
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Detroit is $4,750, although actual prices vary depending on the location, amenities and services offered.
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Detroit’s monthly assisted living cost of $4,750 is $550 higher than the state average and $700 higher than the national average. Indiana and Ohio, just south of Michigan, share similar assisted living monthly costs of $4,382 and $4,350, respectively while Illinois has the region’s highest assisted living cost at $4,575 monthly.
There is a wide variation in assisted living costs among Michigan’s largest cities. Ann Arbor, slightly to the west of Detroit, has the state’s highest assisted living costs at a monthly average of $5,590. Costs in Lansing are $475 higher than in Detroit at $5,225 on average while Grand Rapids has a monthly median of $5,000. Flint has a considerably lower monthly average of $3,669 and Bay City has the region’s lowest assisted living cost of $3,000 monthly.
The MI Choice Waiver provides a variety of services for seniors, including emergency response systems, home and vehicle modifications and personal care assistance. The Health Link program is also available for senior residents who are eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. It includes the provision of prescription drugs, medical equipment and nursing home services.
Learn more about these programs, the eligibility requirements and application process at our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Detroit Area Agency on Aging | (313) 446-4444 | The Detroit Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit that promotes healthy aging and assists older adults in choosing services that will improve their quality of life. Programs and services provided include an information call center, nutritional services and health and wellness workshops as well as clinical services, a long-term care ombudsman and Medicare advocacy. |
| St. Patrick Senior Center | (313) 833-7080 | St. Patrick Senior Center offers a homelike environment to seniors regardless of age, economic position or employment status. It provides comprehensive services to more than 2,000 seniors in metropolitan Detroit, such as dancing and fitness classes, a travel club, technology classes and arts and crafts. |
| Michigan Senior Resources | (734) 765-5312 | Michigan Senior Resources is an agency with over 20 years of experience assisting in relocating families and selecting senior living communities to suit their needs, including Alzheimer’s care and independent living communities. The agency takes all seniors’ particular requirements and preferences into account to identify the best communities for them. |
| The Senior Alliance | (800) 815-1112 | The Senior Alliance has a Long Term Care Ombudsman Program that advocates for residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. It aims to improve the care system and advocates for laws, regulations and policies that benefit residents of these communities. The program has representatives who regularly visit residents and educate them on their rights, and help residents find resolutions for their concerns. |
| Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan | (855) 882 2736 | Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan provides services that support people in need in the community. Its nationally recognized Retired and Senior Volunteer Program matches older adults with local volunteer opportunities such as assistance in schools, hospitals and social service organizations. |
| Michigan Department of Health & Human Services | (855) 444-3911 | Michigan Department of Health & Human Services has an Adult Protective Services program that protects older adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation through its cooperation with mental health services, law enforcement, probate courts, community groups and the public. Any suspected instances of abuse, neglect or exploitation can be reported at any time and will be investigated within 24 hours. |
Detroit assisted living communities must comply with state laws and regulations around health and safety standards, staffing, medication administration and accommodations as regulated by the Michigan Department of Community Health. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page to learn more about these laws and regulations.