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Troy is an upscale small city situated in the heart of Michigan’s Oakland County, just 23 miles north of Detroit. The city features a vibrant downtown core and an extensive network of community and neighborhood parks, which offer seniors a variety of activities and events, such as picnicking, community festivals, sports, birdwatching, shore fishing, disc golfing, walking, biking and simply relaxing and enjoying the natural world. Troy also has two golf courses with clubhouses and pubs where seniors can relax before or after a game. History buffs can visit the Troy Historic Village, which has interactive displays of various stages of the community’s progression from the log-and-mud homes of the first settlers to the modern city it is today.
Assisted living costs in Troy average $4,750 per month. However, the rates charged by individual assisted living communities vary depending on location, amenities and available services.
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At an average cost of $4,750 per month, assisted living cost in Troy is $450 higher than the national average of $4,300, and $550 above the Michigan average of $4,200. Assisted living costs are slightly higher in the surrounding states. Seniors in Ohio pay $4,350, those in Indiana pay $4,382 and Illinois residents pay $4,575 per month. Across Lake Michigan in Wisconsin, the average is $4,400 per month.
Prices in Michigan range from $3,500 in Muskogee to $5,550 in Midland. At the lower end of the scale, costs of assisted living are $3,650 in Jackson, $3,669 in Flint and $3,950 in Kalamazoo, while those in Lansing and Monroe pay $5,225 and $5,100, respectively.
Note: Data for Troy was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit, was used instead.
Troy residents aged 65 and over who meet Michigan Medicaid’s income guidelines and require a nursing home level of care may be eligible for the MI Choice Waiver program. The waiver covers the cost of various services provided in assisted living facilities, such as personal care, specialized medical equipment and supplies, counseling and private-duty nursing care.
Please see our Assisted Living in Michigan page to learn more about this wavier program, its benefits, eligibility requirements and application process.
| Contact | Description | |
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | Area Agency on Aging 1-B provides seniors in Troy with referrals to services and resources designed to promote a good quality of life. The agency also offers direct services, such as fall prevention and balance workshops, diabetes and chronic disease management classes and advocacy services of a long-term care ombudsman. |
| City of Troy 50+ Program | (248) 524-3484 | Troy residents aged 50 and over can participate in a variety of recreational and educational activities through the city’s 50+ program, which is hosted at the Troy Community Center. Activities include art classes, group fitness sessions, cards, board games and community outings. There’s a computer lab available for members to use, along with an on-site store where members can sell their handmade arts and crafts items. The center sends out a free newsletter six times per year with information on upcoming events and programs. |
| Troy R.Y.D.E. | (248) 457-1100 | Residents of Troy who are aged 60 and over can access free transportation to a variety of locations throughout the city. The service is available weekdays from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Advance notice is required and may be made by calling the number provided Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Standing reservations are available for repeat medical appointments. |
| Oakland County Veterans Services | (248) 655-1250 | The Oakland County Veterans Services Department provides senior veterans with help navigating the application process for service-based entitlements, such as VA pensions and Aid and Attendance benefits. The agency also provides veterans with transportation to VA Medical Centers in nearby Detroit and Ann Arbor. |
| The Independent Living Program of Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons | (800) 292-4200 | Seniors experiencing serious visual impairment may be eligible for referrals and direct services through the Independent Living Program of Michigan Bureau of Services for Blind Persons. Services include peer support groups, training in communication methods such as Braille and access to aids and appliances designed to help those with limited eyesight retain as much independence as possible. |
Assisted living facilities in Michigan are regulated by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Facilities must be in compliance with local, state and federal regulations relevant to their operations. See our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information.
