Situated in southeast Michigan’s Washtenaw County, Chelsea sits about 50 miles outside of Detroit. In this region, prospective assisted living residents have 80 facilities to consider. It ranks among the more expensive cities to obtain care, with local assisted living rates of approximately $6,500 per month outpacing state and national norms.
Learn more about the quality and value of assisted living facilities in and around Chelsea by reading through the 488 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, we find a typical quality score of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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2100 Park Road, Jackson, MI 49203
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Summit Park has been wonderful in caring for my mom. They treated her like family and with respect. While the adjustment for a loved one with dementia is difficult, Summit Park had the expertise to help us better understand and deal with issues mom f..."
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440 W Russell, Saline, MI 48176
4.2
(8 reviews)
"My dad is now in Evangelical Home doing rehab. It is great. He is doing occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. They're great. Everybody has been wonderful. The nurses are great, the aides are great, and the people who work in the..."
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1939 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4.2
(13 reviews)
"My mom lived here for 16 months with rapidly advancing dementia. I visited her nearly every day and had the opportunity to meet many staff and observe their interactions with my mom. Due to her disease she could become very difficult and the staff wa..."
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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 ..."
READ MORE12188 Cary Road, Cement City, MI 49233
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother was a resident at Country Living AFC for several months. They have a place outside where they can walk around. It's out in the country. Smokers can smoke. They serve three meals a day. They do the laundry. They have rooms. It's two people ..."
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5341 McAuley Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I had a full tour at St. Joseph Village and it was very nice. They had two different types of rooms, one was for assisted living and the other was for independent living. It was very nice and very modern. It is relatively new. It's not like an old, d..."
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8253 Stoneham Drive, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I like Golden Acre a lot. It is a small home that cares for like five people. This place is on an acre lot that is just beautiful. They have a big deck where they can take people out. In terms of activities, they do as much as they can with the resid..."
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1948 Cooper Street, Jackson, MI 49202
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My mom moved in to Gracewood memory care about a month ago. Our family loves the facility. Joanne, the house manager, and the staff are amazing. They all are very helpful, and available at any time. The residents do have activities, such as bingo. Th..."
READ MORE8380 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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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 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..."
READ MORE821 Barton Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I think that Barton Manor Assisted Living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is an excellent choice for placement for someone that is looking for an assisted living facility for them self, a friend or for a loved one. The common areas are beautifully designed ..."
READ MORE501 West Franklin Street, Jackson, MI 49201
3.0
(2 reviews)
"When I visited this facility, I was very impressed with the staff and how great they were with all off the residents. They are so caring for the residents and always go above and beyond their duties. The facilities are very well maintained and always..."
READ MORE3775 Wolf Lake Road, Grass Lake, MI 49240
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Country Meadows Care Home is clean and friendly. They have good people. The dining setup is all good. They just need more caring people. It is hard to find caring people. ..."
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1200 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The care I received was excellent. I was in rehab for 4 weeks and I was very satisfied with the care I received...."
READ MORE2951 Birch Hollow Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
1.6
(3 reviews)
"I didn't care for Birch Hollow Family. It is really not the greatest facility for someone who has memory care and is handicapped. My mom has a physical handicap. It just felt like they didn't have really medical staff there. It was just the husband, ..."
READ MORE2771 Airport Rd, Jackson, MI 49202
"Reflections Senior Apartments is located in Jackson, Michigan, 40 miles west of Ann Arbor and 35 miles south of Lansing. With 22 parks cover..."
READ MORE2245 West Parnall Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MORE2506 Brogan Road, Stockbridge, MI 49285
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
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1501 E Ganson Street, Jackson, MI 49202
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MOREAssisted living costs in Chelsea come in near $6,500 monthly, according to information in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This fee tracks hundreds of dollars beyond Michigan’s median of $5,050 and exceeds rates in many other cities in the southeast region of the state. For example, monthly expenses in Jackson run about $1,770 lower than in Chelsea, and in Flint, seniors expect assisted living fees of roughly $4,250.Â
Chelsea
$6,500
Michigan
$5,050
The United States
$5,350
Detroit
$5,949
Flint
$4,250
Lansing
$5,500
Jackson
$4,733
There are a number of state and federal government programs that offer financial assistance to eligible Chelsea, Michigan seniors living in an assisted living facility. These include Medicaid State Plan , MI Choice 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.
At approximately $6,500 per month, assisted living costs in Chelsea fare moderately compared to other local senior care solutions. By contrast, seniors seeking home health care services pay around $6,101 for full-time support. On the other hand, nursing home costs trend about $3,200 higher than assisted living expenses, indicating financial benefits for those without extensive daily medical needs.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$9,733
Note: Since data for Chelsea is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Ann Arbor, instead.
Seniors have several free resources at the local, county and state levels that offer an array of aging-related assistance. These resources provide various programs and supportive services that include everything from advocacy programs that promote better assisted living care to socialization programs that let seniors remain active with their peers.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Senior Center | (734) 475-9242 | The Chelsea Senior Center provides various opportunities for seniors aged 50 or older to explore new interests or enjoy lifelong hobbies in a social setting. It provides fun, information and healthy programs. The Center continuously strives to organize and promote activities that fulfill the physical, emotional and social needs of area seniors. |
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The AAA 1-B serves seniors in a six-county region in southeast Michigan, which includes Washtenaw County. It provides direct care programs and funding and support for other programs provided through community partners. It helps seniors live safely and comfortably wherever they call home, whether it’s in their own home, in assisted living or with a family caregiver. Some programs it provides include transportation assistance, legal services, health and wellness classes and information and assistance, among others. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The LTCOP advocates for seniors in six counties, including Washtenaw. A trained ombudsman works with seniors who have a complaint about their long-term care facility, such as an assisted living facility, and helps them understand their rights. They also ensure the residents receive the appropriate care. |
| Chelsea Community Ride | (734) 475-9494 | Chelsea Community Ride provides free community shuttle transportation for any Chelsea resident. The service is made possible through a collaboration between the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) and the United Methodist Retirement Communities. The shuttle service operates seven days a week. WAVE vehicles are equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts to make them accessible to seniors or disabled individuals using canes, walkers or wheelchairs. Seniors also may ask for assistance carrying packages to and from the curb. |
Chelsea-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.
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC110321B
5.0
Review of Birchwood Retreat
My father is in Birchwood Retreat. They have very good, very caring, compassionate staff and clean facilities. The residents seem to be well taken care of and they have good food options. They can...
Assisted Living
Mark
5.0
Review of Chelsea Retirement Community
I visited some friends in Chelsea Retirement Community (UMRC). It's clean, and it has nice facilities. I've been there several times because I know a lot of people who have been there. It's an...
Assisted Living
Mark
5.0
Review of Silver Maples of Chelsea
Silver Maples of Chelsea was excellent. Everything was good. It's clean, there's a lot of facilities, and it's in a great setting. They had a lot of activities. Everything was good about it. The...
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