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Located by the Huron River about 45 miles west of Detroit, Ann Arbor, MI, offers seniors a choice of 164 assisted living residences. Living in these communities grants retirees assistance with daily activities such as bathing and medication management. However, seniors pay a 2024 median rate of $6,500 for this care in Ann Arbor, greatly exceeding the $5,050 norm across Michigan and the $5,350 U.S. median.
Our directory includes 1189 reviews reviews detailing the quality of care in assisted living communities throughout Ann Arbor. On average, reviewers award these residences 3.8 out of 5 stars stars.
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2511 Wixom Rd, Commerce Township, MI 48382
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is in Serenity of Commerce now. We chose them because they've got very good people, and it's a very nice facility. Her room is delightful. It's clean, they're caring, and it has a homey feeling. The value for the money is average...."
READ MORE52365 Ten Mile Road, South Lyon, MI 48178
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother moved into Cambrian Senior Living. I just looked it up online, and I liked it. It seems like it's got great staff. They're very caring, and I like the location. I can't get in there, but so far, it's great. My mom is enjoying it. The food h..."
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7400 Challis Road of Brighton, Brighton, MI 48116
4.0
(12 reviews)
"My dad moved to Ashley Court of Brighton. It's clean. It's well-staffed. The rooms are nice. They have four buildings and there are about 18 rooms per building. It's a single room, but they have wall dividers to make it look like you have a separate ..."
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32777 Raphael Road, Farmington, MI 48336
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Orchard Manor was really nice, very clean, beautiful, and very open, but it was overpriced. The person during the tour was an RN. She's very knowledgeable and very nice. When we were there, they had somebody playing the guitar, so they provide some e..."
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32001 Cherry Hill Road, Westland, MI 48186
3.9
(15 reviews)
"The Village of Westland had quite a bit of stuff on there. From my visuality of the place, it was very clean. There's a lot of staff, and people talked very highly of it. The tour person definitely knows her business. I didn't see a whole lot of the ..."
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42600 Cherry Hill Rd, Canton, MI 48187
3.8
(28 reviews)
"WALTONWOOD at Cherry Hill IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE After helping care for both my father and my mother during their final days and then coming down myself with an auto-immune disease, it became necessary to sell the family home and transition into a ..."
READ MORE27475 Huron Circle,, Novi, MI 48377
3.7
(22 reviews)
"We were greeted nicely at Waltonwood Twelve Oaks, and it's a very nice facility. I think we saw a two-bedroom there and it was good. Everything about it was good. They had a beauty shop and a library, and it seemed to me like they had a bigger movie ..."
READ MORE3999 Venoy Road, , Wayne, MI 48184
3.7
(16 reviews)
"My 96 yr old mom moved here in Sept 2020 from a Senior Apartment that offered 3rd party daily assistance. Best move ever!! The woman who runs the assisted living area is a gift from heaven. She goes out of her way to make sure that mom feels l..."
READ MORE1930 N. Hickory Ridge Road, Highland, MI 48357
3.7
(12 reviews)
"My grandmother started staying at Suncrest as an emergency respite client. She had fallen and the hospital released her, but she was not ready to go back home. She stayed at Suncrest for almost four weeks. The facility was clean, it did not smell lik..."
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10735 Bogie Lake Rd, Commerce, MI 48382
3.6
(10 reviews)
"I went to Westlake Health Campus. I like it but there was no opening, so that wasn't even an option. It was very nice and clean. The people that were there appeared to be clean and well taken care of. The staff was very informative. I just talked to ..."
READ MORE38910 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152
3.5
(19 reviews)
"I had to make a hard decision of putting my mom in assisted living. I had several different appointments with several different assisted living places. After talking to Kamal, I knew this was the place for my mom. I cancelled all my other appointme..."
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8380 Geddes Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
3.5
(17 reviews)
"my room was great, bathroom clean. Nurses were wonderful the aids would always help me and were friendly. They came to say hello to me when I got there. I got to listen to music and played bingo..."
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24500 Meadowbrook Road, Novi, MI 48375
3.5
(6 reviews)
"Everyone is very kind and helpful. ..."
READ MORE41795 W 12 Mile Road, Novi, MI 48377
3.3
(3 reviews)
"My mom was at Novi Lakes Health Campus for rehab. I like the staff. The staff was friendly. They took good care of my mom there. It was very consistent and they were very competitive. They always communicated with the family about the things that wer..."
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650 Woodland Drive East, Saline, MI 48176
3.3
(9 reviews)
"Linden Square Assisted Living Center had 12 levels of care, and my husband was a level 8. He had a stroke after we got him there, and they brought in hospice. Our experience has been quite good. The caregiver seemed very caring and very helpful. It's..."
READ MORE6710 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
3.3
(9 reviews)
"At Fleischman Residence, facilities are clean and residents are provided with many organized activities. Some of which include musical performances, special interest activities, Wii games, movies, and organized outings by the facility. Furthermore, J..."
READ MORE1014 E Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
3.3
(28 reviews)
"Mom had been in 2 other assisted living and progressed to needing a lot more assistance. Caretel could fill her need. At 101 she came in during Covid and never got it. That says a lot as to the prevention in place. The facility is very nicely dec..."
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26505 Powers Avenue, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
3.2
(25 reviews)
"My friend was here and it seemed as though they took very good care of him. When I sat in the room, nurses came in to out to tell him their shift was ending and beginning. I’ve been to a couple nursing homes myself and usually you only see that being..."
READ MORE36975 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154
3.1
(10 reviews)
"My father is in Marywood Nursing Care Center. His room is very clean, well kept, and smells very good. The residents are on a higher level of care. He is in a laid back chair, and he can't move his legs or his arms. The staff is wonderful. They're gr..."
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40033 W. Eight Mile Road, Northville, MI 48167
3.1
(10 reviews)
"My father was a resident of Beacon Square. He moved there from an independent living facility that included a high level of care (for an additional charge), but he needed more consistent care. The family setting (3 "houses" with small dining areas) w..."
READ MOREAssisted living costs a median rate of $6,500, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. As such, seniors pay $1,450 more for care here than the state norm. Retirees seeking to minimize their cost of living shave $2,650 off monthly expenses when relocating to Monroe. However, seniors pay about $4,572 more for assisted living in Battle Creek than in Ann Arbor.
Ann Arbor
$6,500
Michigan
$5,050
The United States
$5,350
Detroit
$5,949
Jackson
$4,733
Monroe
$3,850
Battle Creek
$11,072
A number of federal and state assistance programs help eligible Ann Arbor residents afford an assisted living facility. These include the Healthy Michigan Plan, MI Choice Waiver Program and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
Seniors in Ann Arbor pay around $4,707 for assisted living, higher than the U.S. average of $4,459. Inflation will likely cause a 7.4% increase (from $4,707 to $5,069) by 2024. With costs predicted to rise by 10.7% (from $4,111 to $4,577) across the state of Michigan, inflation will have a below-average impact in Ann Arbor.
Nearby cities show similar projections. Prices in nearby Ypsilanti and Saline will likely rise by 7.4% (from $3,324 to $3,580 and from $4,841 to $5,213, respectively). Planning for senior care become especially important.
| Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $4,296 | $4,707 | $5,069 |
| U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
| Michigan | $3,668 | $4,111 | $4,577 |
| Ypsilanti | $3,034 | $3,324 | $3,580 |
| Saline | $4,419 | $4,841 | $5,213 |
| Canton | $4,253 | $4,660 | $5,018 |
Seniors save on expenses when receiving support through home health care, which costs about $6,101 per month in Ann Arbor. However, assisted living remains a much more affordable option than nursing care. Retirees pay approximately $23,086 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home, which is nearly four times more than typical assisted living rates.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$23,086
There are many resources in Ann Arbor,MI that assist seniors in their retirement. caring.com has compiled information on local organizations, programs and agencies and categorized them into care types for easy reference.
For information about statewide resources and those in nearby cities, go to Caring's Michigan state page for Senior Care.
Ann Arbor seniors wishing to remain in their own homes can find financial assistance from several local resources. These programs and organizations help retirees cover the cost of services such as home care, property modifications and utilities.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Turner Senior Wellness Program | 734-998-9353 | Turner Senior Wellness program offers a variety of health and wellness programs designed to optimize the quality of life for Ann Arbor Seniors. Programs are designed to be healthy, fun and informative. Programs include healthy cooking demonstrations, blood pressure screening and Medicare and Medicaid counseling. |
Whether living in their own home or in a senior living community, Ann Arbor seniors can find financial assistance from numerous local resources. These organizations help residents cover some of the costs associated with in-home or long-term care and connect them with other helpful community-based resources.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Friends For Life | 734-661-3550 | The Humane Society of Huron Valley's Friends for Life program helps seniors in Washtenaw County or Plymouth care for their pets. Pet food and essential supplies are available for pick up on Sundays from 12 to 3 p.m., although seniors must have proof of residency to be eligible. Discounted vet clinics and in-home visits are available, as well as temporary housing for pets during emergencies. Seniors considering adopting a pet can consult with staff at the organization's adoption center. |
Local organizations help ensure elderly citizens have a balanced diet and receive essential vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. Through nutrition programs, congregate meals, home-delivered meals and food pantries, these programs help Ann Arbor seniors afford the nutritious food they need.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels - Ann Arbor | 734-998-6686 | Meals on Wheels helps to alleviate hunger and social isolation by delivering meals to seniors in their homes across Michigan. Local offices determine when and how many meals will be delivered throughout the week. |
| Food Gatherers | 734-761-2796 | Michigan has several food pantries that provide dried and fresh foodstuffs to seniors and those in need. Individual pantries have their own operating hours and eligibility criteria. Some pantries deliver items, while others require in-person collections. |
Many organizations offer free or low-cost legal services to Ann Arbor seniors. Older adults can access advice on issues such as estate planning, living wills and power of attorney. Some firms also act as long-term care ombudsmen, advocating for the rights of seniors in senior living communities.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) | 888-665-6181 | Seniors in nursing facilities, or at risk of placement, face specialized legal issues that Legal Services of South Central Michigan may handle for free. Their benefits assistance program, which includes help for social security, Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance, may give seniors the funds they need to pay for care. LSSCM also protects the rights of long-term care residents. This service depends on federal funding and donations from local volunteers. Priority goes to low-income older adults. |
Senior centers in Ann Arbor bring together residents through recreational activities and events. Many also offer advice and support on senior issues, run wellness and nutrition programs, and connect older adults with other resources in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Senior Center | 734-794-6250 | Ann Arbor Senior Center is the focal point for a host of community events aimed at enhancing the lives of its members. These include fitness and activity programs that can improve mental and physical health as well as recreational and cultural activities that can introduce seniors to new experiences. |
| Senior Services Program | 734-971-9781 | The Catholic Social Services of Washtenaw County provides assistance and information to older individuals aged 60 and older who need help remaining in their own homes. The Senior Services program includes a dedicated advocate, minor household chores and repairs and home safety device installations. Adult day activities and respite services for caregivers are also available. Resources include a Senior Resource Guide and an online directory of county-wide initiatives for seniors. |
Senior engagement resources and programs in Ann Arbor help older adults remain active and ensure they contribute to the community. Resources include wellness programs, volunteer opportunities, support groups and organizations that help residents connect with the community to live fulfilling lives.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Retiress Association | 734-763-2387 | Available throughout the state, the Retirees Association of the University of Michigan offers free online peer-to-peer lifelong learning classes to seniors. Topics include fitness, cooking and technology. Mental health sessions are also available throughout the day. |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Michigan Chapter | 800-272-3900 | Offering free support groups, care consultations and education programs, the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter (AAMC) is one of the area's leading resources for those dealing with Alzheimer's and their families. A 24/7 hotline is available for telephone support, and AAMC hosts a number of fundraisers and regularly scheduled education classes. |
| Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center - Ann Arbor | 734-936-8803 | Part of a University of Michigan initiative, the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center conducts memory research and education, as well as wellness and clinical care. Support groups for those experiencing mild cognitive impairment are provided, as are ongoing research studies that include memory training studies, medication trials, lifestyle intervention studies and more. |
Social Security offices in Ann Arbor help seniors and disabled people access the benefits they're entitled to. Older adults can contact their local office for information about receiving retirement benefits, disability allowance and Supplemental Security Income.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Social Security Office 48108 | 800-772-1213 | Social Security is a source of income available to retirees and people who can no longer work because of a disability. The money for Social Security comes from a payroll tax levied on employers, employees and self-employed individuals. When you retire, you'll receive monthly payments based on how much you earned when you were working. |
Assistance is available for seniors unable to access or use private transportation. These community resources help elderly and disabled residents make journeys in and around Ann Arbor, allowing them to run errands and attend appointments in the local area.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority Accessible and Senior Service | 734-973-6500 | TheRide provides public transportation services in Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti. Several programs focused on seniors offer low-cost or free bus transportation along its fixed route system, as well as transport from several senior housing communities to local grocery stores. |
Ann Arbor retirees who have served in the U.S. military can find support from local veteran services. These offices and organizations help vets access the benefits they're eligible for and provide advice and information on a variety of issues.
| Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center | 734-769-7100 | Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Kettles VA Medical System is part of the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. It's open 24 hours and offers veterans primary and specialty services including allergy, asthma and immunology care, audiology and speech, cancer care, cardiology care and vision rehabilitation. Visitors have access to specialists in critical care, dermatology, pulmonary, neurology and prosthetics. The center also has a physical therapy department, radiation oncology, imaging services and a full-service pharmacy. |
| Washtenaw County Veterans Services | 734-973-4540 | Senior veterans and their loved ones can receive individualized counseling services at the Washtenaw County Veterans Services. Knowledgeable professionals provide assistance filing claims for benefits, such as pensions, educational benefits, financial assistance and life insurance. Appointments can be in person or over the phone, and weekdays, weeknights and weekends are available for scheduling. |
Ann Arbor-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
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JFW1234
1.0
Review of Brookdale Ann Arbor
Food is horrible. The place is depressing with hardly any residents anymore. Daily activities are not engaging, do not change. Managers do not look at transitions of residents. It's all about...
Provider response
We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents and their families. Our management team has reviewed these concerns and we wish to assure...
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Pamela
4.0
Review of Orchard Hills Living
My loved one has moved into Orchard Hills Living. The overall experience was very good. They deliver the services for the most part that they advertised and put in their brochure. They have...
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Lisa13
5.0
Review of Brookdale Ann Arbor
My dad moved to Brookdale Ann Arbor. I like the friendliness of the staff, and their willingness to work with me and my dad's VA benefits. I also like the overall community, the cleanliness, the...
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