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Assisted Living Communities in Dearborn, Michigan

Located in Wayne County, Dearborn serves as an inner-ring suburb of Metro Detroit, sitting less than 10 miles outside the city center. This community contains 3 assisted living facilities, with 397 more options in neighboring cities. The median local rate for residential care in 2024 comes in near $5,949, outpacing the state baseline norm by around $900.

In our comprehensive directory, we include 2482 reviews reviews of assisted living facilities in and around Dearborn, helping you refine your search for long-term care. Based on these reviews, we find an average star rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Dearborn, MI and Nearby Cities

As per the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the cost of assisted living in Dearborn comes in near $5,949. This tracks well above the Michigan baseline of around $5,050, and it exceeds costs in neighboring communities by hundreds of dollars. For example, fees in Bay City and Saginaw run lower at about $5,075 and $5,000, respectively. Additionally, seniors in Flint project lower fees of around $4,250 for residential care. 

Dearborn

$5,949

Michigan

$5,050

The United States

$5,350

Flint

$4,250

Lansing

$5,500

Saginaw

$5,000

Bay City

$5,075

Paying for Assisted Living in Dearborn

The 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey found that the typical senior in Dearborn pays $5,100 per month for assisted living. This is $900 more than the typical senior in Michigan and $800 more than the average American.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dearborn

Michigan provides personal care services through the Medicaid State Plan, which covers homes for the aged. It also provides an optional state supplement for supplemental security income recipients who reside in a home for the aged that limits room and board charges.

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 Dearborn, MI

Assisted living residents in Dearborn expect monthly fees of around $5,949, making residential care economical compared to local alternatives. By contrast, nursing home rates run nearly double at roughly $10,798 for semi-private rooms. Additionally, assisted living costs less than private care, with agencies charging around $6,292 for home health care and $6,101 for in-home care.      

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,292

Assisted Living Facility

$5,949

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,798

Note: Since data for Dearborn is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Detroit, instead.

 

Free Assisted Living Resources in Dearborn

Seniors in Dearborn can access a comprehensive range of free and subsidized resources, some of which are listed here. These examples show seniors where to get help if they’re concerned about the quality of their care, or, if they’re veterans, get medical help. They also provide a way for seniors to support their communities through voluntary service.

ResourceContactService
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program(866) 485-9393The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is an advocate for seniors living in Dearborn's residential care facilities. Residents who can't resolve disputes with the owners and managers of their facilities can call on the support of the ombudsman, who will investigate their complaints and pursue a satisfactory solution. The ombudsman also investigates complaints made by others, except complaints that suggest criminal behavior, such as elder abuse, which are passed on to the proper authorities.
John D. Dingell VA Medical Center(313) 576-1000Located only 15 minutes from Dearborn in Detroit, the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center supports U.S. military veterans and their families. It provides many medical services, including primary care and assistance for seniors who can be treated by neurologists, obstetricians, dermatologists and podiatrists. It also provides mental health and social work services, in addition to working with vets suffering from military sexual trauma.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)(248) 537-3300RSVP is managed locally by the Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan. Adults aged 55 and over are welcome to offer as much time as they can spare to help nonprofit organizations and agencies that support the community. RSVP matches seniors with specific life and work skills with suitable organizations, which may include mentoring younger citizens of Dearborn or roles that require the volunteer to be trained.
The Senior Alliance(800) 815-1112The Senior Alliance is the Area Agency on Aging for Dearborn, a nonprofit organization that supports seniors in multiple ways. It's the place to go for seniors who want information about various benefits, including Medicare and Medicaid. The agency can also support caregivers and help seniors plan for their long-term care. Where it doesn't offer direct support, it refers seniors to local nonprofits who can help, such as attorneys who specialize in elder services and don't charge for consultations.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Dearborn

Dearborn-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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Bonita

I visited this facility

Review of Allegria Village

I toured Allegria Village. The price for the assisted living that they offer was another option for me. I just didn't like the pricing. Sometimes I think a lot of these facilities, not all senior...

Provider response

Bonita, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We greatly appreciate it.

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Kevin Holsomback

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Allegria Village

The care staff are both kind and caring, no complainants with that. The administration on the other hand are difficult to reach, not efficient and not professional, with the way they handled...

Provider response

This review is deeply troubling to our entire team. We urge you to reach out to us so we can work together to resolve this issue. The trust you placed in our team means the world to us, and we hope...

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Cynthia

I visited this facility

Review of Allegria Village

I toured the Allegria Village. They were very nice. They have different events that my mother can participate in, even though she's not living there. We're looking at trying them in about six...

Provider response

Cynthia, thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience after touring Allegria Village. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the amenities and events offered at our senior...

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