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West Bloomfield is a charter township in the Detroit metro and is home to about 70,000 residents, about one in five of whom are aged 65 and over. It’s listed among Money Magazine’s Best Places to Live for its affordability, popular downtown area and quality healthcare facilities. The community’s crime rate is very low, and although winters are cold and snowy, summers are pleasant, making it well-suited for seniors who enjoy being out in the community. Its Parks Department offers special programming for older adults, providing plenty of opportunities for recreational and social opportunities and access to community programs. It also has a reliable, easy-to-use public transportation service that features fixed routes and door-to-door services with ADA-accessible buses.
In West Bloomfield, seniors pay $4,750 per month on average for assisted living facilities, which is a little higher than state and national averages. Within the community, fees may vary depending on where a facility is located, its amenities and its pricing structure.
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According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, West Bloomfield seniors pay $4,750 per month, making it a little more expensive than the average U.S. city. Statewide, assisted living facilities charge $4,200 per month, and nationally, fees average $4,300. Michigan is among the more cost-effective options in the upper Midwest. In Ohio and Indiana, seniors pay $4,350 and $4,382 per month, respectively. Wisconsin’s monthly fees exceed the national median at $4,400, and Illinois is the most expensive bordering state at $4,575 per month.
Several Michigan cities are more affordable for assisted living. In Bay City, which is located 90 miles north of West Bloomfield, seniors pay the lowest fees of $3,000. In Kalamazoo, fees are a little higher at $3,950. Assisted living services in Monroe and Lansing are relatively pricey at $5,100 and $5,225, respectively. Ann Arbor is the most expensive option at $5,590 per month.
Note: Data for West Bloomfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit, was used instead.
West Bloomfield seniors who meet income and asset guidelines and need skilled nursing services may have assisted living services covered under the MI Choice Waiver. This waiver is a provision under Michigan Medicaid and covers services such as chore services, community living supports and nursing services.
For more information on the MI Choice Waiver and other options for covering assisted living services in West Bloomfield, see our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
| Contact | Description | |
| WB Parks | Adult 50+ Recreation | (248) 451-1900 | West Bloomfield provides recreational opportunities for older adults aged 50 and over, helping them maintain their connection with their community and build new friendships. Some activities sponsored by the community include live entertainment, senior dances, educational seminars, strength training and cardiovascular exercise classes, and art and enrichment programs. The department can also help seniors connect with free tax assistance and other community-based resources. |
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The local AAA offers services for those living in the West Bloomfield region, including friendly reassurance, online support, tax assistance and legal support. The agency also administers the state’s Medicare/Medicaid Assistance Program, which provides free, unbiased options counseling to help seniors understand their Medicare benefits and explore long-term care insurance and other options for covering assisted living services. |
| Oakland County | Older Adults | (888) 350-0900 | Oakland County administers several programs to older adults in West Bloomfield and the surrounding region. Its SAVE Task Force hosts town meetings, publishes information and conducts seminars to increase awareness about elder abuse, and its Senior Advisory Council facilitates cultural and recreational activities for older adults. The county also offers the Senior Friendly Reassurance Services to reduce isolation and loneliness through friendly phone calls. |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | (248) 537-3300 | RSVP is a nationwide program that provides individuals aged 55 and over with opportunities to serve their communities using their interests and talents. It has trained staff who match volunteers with opportunities such as tutoring and mentoring children, ushering in local performing arts venues, sewing or knitting blankets for local hospitals and providing administrative assistance for local charities and nonprofits. In exchange for services, participants receive free volunteer placement, supplemental insurance and invitations to recognition events. |
| Oakland County Veterans’ Services | (248) 452-2189 | At the county’s Veterans’ Services Office, certified officers help veterans and their spouses obtain services that they’re entitled to, including services that may help cover assisted living services such as the VA pension or the Aid and Attendance benefit. The office can also help qualifying veterans obtain transportation services and healthcare through the VA. |
| Lakeshore Legal Aid | (888) 783-8190 | Lakeshore Legal Aid is a nonprofit legal organization that provides assistance and representation for civil legal matters affecting seniors in the West Bloomfield region. Through this office, seniors can get help with applying for public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and the optional state supplement, Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. The office can also help older adults assign powers of attorney or draft wills and end-of-life directives. |
In West Bloomfield, as in the rest of Michigan, assisted living facilities aren’t licensed. However, facilities that are classified as homes for the aged are licensed by the state’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and follow rules pertaining to admission and retention, care planning and public funding.
To learn more about licensing requirements in West Bloomfield, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
