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Blue Heron Pond
10638 N Rushton Rd # 3, South Lyon, MI 48178
"Blue Heron Pond is a care community in Brighton, MI, located off N Rushford Road and near Mallard Lake and Island Lake State Recreation Area..."
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Assisted Living Communities in Chelsea, Michigan
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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Garden Estates Care Home
3140 Shirley Dr, Jackson, MI 49201
"Garden Estates Care Home is in Jackson, MI, located off M-50 and near the Red Arrow Highway. The facility is nestled in a serene neighborhoo..."
READ MOREGranny's Delight
1661 Old US 23, Brighton, MI 48114
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MORERandall Residence at Encore Village
10801 E. Grand River Ave, Brighton, MI 48116
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Rice Care Home
604 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49202
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980 Tracey Lane, Brighton, MI 48116
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2106 Camelot Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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Elder Ridge Manor
2506 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..."
READ MOREBella Estates
4801 Haynes Road, Stockbridge, MI 49285
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READ MORENew Horizons Res Care Fac Inc
505 S Main St, Adrian, MI 49221
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MOREClark Road Home
510 W. Clark Road, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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READ MOREKay D'S Elderly Care Home
51 Endicott, Howell, MI 48843
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MOREMcanallys Afc Facility
325 E. Hunt, Adrian, MI 49221
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MOREParnall Street Home
2245 West Parnall Rd, Jackson, MI 49201
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Medilodge Of Howell Inc
1333 W Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843
"Welcome to Medilodge of Howell a leading provider of long-term skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation solutions. Our center has ..."
READ MOREHope House I
1706 2nd St., Jackson, MI 49203
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READ MOREFairfax Manor
1900 N Prospect Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
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READ MOREReflections
2771 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 MORETipton Hills Afc
2615 Tipton Hwy., Adrian, MI 49221
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Chelsea, MI and Nearby Cities
Assisted 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
Paying for Assisted Living in Chelsea, MI
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Chelsea
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.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Chelsea, MI
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Chelsea
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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Chelsea
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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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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...
