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Southfield is a suburb of Detroit, Michigan, centrally located in the Lakeside metro area. Seniors, who make up about 20% of the city’s 73,000 residents, can easily access the area’s shopping centers and pharmacies, as well as the walkable Southfield City Center district. Those who enjoy spending time outdoors can visit the Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve, with walking trails and picnic areas. The winters in Southfield are cold and snowy, with temperatures dropping into the single digits, while summers are warm and somewhat humid. The cost of living in Southfield matches the U.S. average, and Michigan doesn’t tax Social Security Income, which may make it easier for area seniors to cover their assisted living expenses.
Monthly assisted living fees in Southfield are $4,625 per month, although the costs for individual facilities may vary, depending on the amenities offered.
Note:Data for Southfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit, was used instead.
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Assisted living fees in Southfield average $4,625 per month, which is about $500 more than the national average. Michigan’s state average for assisted living ($4,000) is a few hundred dollars less than its neighboring states. Wisconsin, to the west ($4,350), and Ohio, to the southeast ($4,399), are the most expensive, while Illinois and Indiana, to the south, are closer to Michigan’s average, at $4,170 and $4,100, respectively.
Compared to other major cities in Michigan, Southfield ($4,625) is one of the pricier metro areas for assisted living. Only Ann Arbor has a higher monthly average for assisted living costs, at $5,049. Lansing ($4,000), Saginaw ($4,200) and Midland ($4,200) are all several hundred dollars less than Southfield, while Kalamazoo is almost a thousand dollars cheaper, averaging $3,600 per month for assisted living.
Michigan Medicaid offers an assisted living waiver to help seniors pay for assisted living accommodations. This program, known as MI Choice, is available to seniors enrolled in Michigan Medicaid who require a nursing home level of care. The waiver allows them to receive that care in a community setting, such as in an assisted living facility.
Learn more about this waiver, the eligibility requirements and the application process on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency On Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | This local Area Agency on Aging can help with government benefits, meal delivery services, nutrition information, SSI applications and counseling. The agency also advocates for laws to represent the needs of area seniors and provides help with care facility placement. |
| Detroit Vet Center | (313) 822-1141 | Local veterans centers help military veterans and their surviving spouses access benefits from the Veterans Administration, including death benefits and pensions, as well as top-up programs, such as the Aid and Attendance and the Housebound Allowance benefits. Other services include counseling, including grief counseling and PTSD counseling, legal aid and financial planning. |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | (248) 443-0868 | Southfield seniors with limited incomes may receive help from this local nonprofit law firm. Lakeshore Legal Aid represents those who need help with wills and living wills, bankruptcy and divorce, elder abuse and legal benefits cases. |
| Great Lakes Loan Closets | (734) 453-0190 | Seniors in the greater Detroit area may be eligible for durable medical equipment loans, such as manual wheelchairs, walkers, bathroom equipment and TTY equipment. Each agency has different options available, but many Wayne County residents may be eligible to borrow equipment from more than one lending agency. |
| Volunteering around Southfield, MI – AARP | The area AARP helps connect seniors with volunteer opportunities that match their skill set and their capabilities. Some examples include tutoring after school and helping with ESL students, preparing meals for Meals on Wheels and helping at local libraries. |
Michigan does not license all assisted living facilities. Those that require a license are governed by the laws and regulations set forth by the Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws and regulations.