StoryPoint Clinton Township
16230 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48083
5.0
(6 reviews)
"So happy my mom is comfortable, safe and cared for at this community. Great service, happy and fun environment, mom really likes it...."
READ MOREThe southeastern Michigan city of Detroit sits along the Detroit River and houses 23 assisted living communities. These residences and the 373 facilities in neighboring cities charge around $5,949 per month in 2024. This rate outpaces the standard statewide rate of $5,050, establishing Detroit as one of the most expensive places in Michigan for residential senior care.
Based on consumer feedback, we find an average quality score of 3.2 out of 5 stars stars among assisted living facilities in Detroit. Learn more about this rating by reading the 2447 reviews reviews in the directory below.
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16230 19 Mile Road, Clinton Township, MI 48083
5.0
(6 reviews)
"So happy my mom is comfortable, safe and cared for at this community. Great service, happy and fun environment, mom really likes it...."
READ MORE33041 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I’m not a big review rater but doing business with Liv Senior Care Home has been such an amazing experience. It feels like we’re family with these people. They are very professional, the atmosphere is really good and the care they provide is what is..."
READ MORE6449 Rutledge Park Dr, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom moved to Golden Grace by Majestic Residences. They've been very caring. They're also very good at helping with the transition because we just moved there. The food was very good. There was no smell. Everything was clean and dusted. The atmosph..."
READ MORE3215 Silverbell Rd, Rochester, MI 48306
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has lived at Flourish Collection (previously Blossom Springs Assisted Living) for the past 4 years. The care she receives after suffering a stroke has been wonderful. The staff treats her like a family member and gives me piece of mind when..."
READ MORE49880 Hayes Rd., Macomb, MI 48044
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Eleni the facility Manager is wonderful to deal with. Always attentive to questions/ concerns. Kelly, Shannon and other staff members are polite and professional. Food and food staff over the top! Can’t say enough wonderful things about this ..."
READ MORE44600 Five Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168
5.0
(7 reviews)
"My mom is 88 and she just loves living at StoryPoint. Her room is very spacious, well laid out and very clean. The interaction with the staff is constant and everyone is always friendly. There is in-house medical care which was very important to us. ..."
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6257 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I have to start with the staff, as they are the ones who make it all work, and are all important. Friendly, courteous, cheerful and willing to go the extra mile to make you comfortable and at home. The rooms are various sizes/configurations based ..."
READ MORE14901 Coventry Dr, Southgate, MI 48195
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom is at OakBrook at Southgate. Her apartment is adequate. It's a nice little room. It's well furnished, newer, and clean. The staff members are fine. They're very friendly. They have a new manager there now who is very outgoing and very forthcom..."
READ MORE910 W South Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
5.0
(2 reviews)
"We like Stratford Place, but they were deemed ineligible. It's a small community with just 26 people or so, and it was just very homey. We liked it very much, but they didn't qualify with my mother's policy. The staff was very personable and seemed t..."
READ MORE38571 Union Lake Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48035
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Oaktree Place. I was going to give them a deposit check, but then they decided my friend needed too much care for 1 or 2 people who would be there full-time. It's a house. It has four bedrooms. They have two people and most of the bedrooms w..."
READ MORE30637 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt recently passed. She lived in the memory care of this community. My family toured many local memory facilities before we moved her here and we are very happy we did. Nikki, the director and her staff are great. They were always attentive to ..."
READ MORE1725 Chester Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073
4.9
(66 reviews)
"Our family had brought our father-in-law into this assisted living facility 18-months ago for 24/7 care due strokes and partial paralysis. The owner, nursing staff and administrative staff are amazing! They helped him, made him as comfortable as hu..."
READ MORE33579 Eight Mile Road , Livonia, MI 48152
4.8
(7 reviews)
"Provision Living at Livonia was beautiful, newer, and modern. Their food menu had excellent choices. My father-in-law would have loved everything on there. He would have been very happy with that. The thing that I liked that the other place didn't ha..."
READ MORE1701 Cass Lake Road, Keego Harbor, MI 48320
4.8
(12 reviews)
"I toured Magnolia by the Lakes. They were very nice, like a one-bedroom apartment, with beautiful decorations, nice kitchen cupboards, and everything you would need to stay for a couple of weeks or a month. They had a nice walk-in shower, you have th..."
READ MORE16333 Allen Road,, Southgate, MI 48195
4.8
(10 reviews)
"The people here are excellent. They help you, and they go beyond helping. The rooms are wonderful. They have a movie room, and they have all kinds of activities there for the residents. You pretty much have your freedom to do whatever you want to do...."
READ MORE445 North Lotz Road, Canton, MI 48187
4.7
(24 reviews)
"The rooms are spacious and you can personalize the room with familiar items to help your loved one feel more comfortable. Mom likes the food. The staff is personable, attentive, helpful and they get to know the residents. There are plenty of activ..."
READ MORE2585 Tiverton Drive, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved into Harmony Assisted Living. It's a small facility. They have a wonderful staff. It's a very nice house. My mother seems to be very comfortable, and they take good care of her. We are very pleased with it...."
READ MORE11255 15 Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
4.6
(33 reviews)
"I toured American House Sterling Heights. It didn't seem as busy or active as the other facility, but it was a nice, clean, and friendly environment. I met only one other staff member besides the manager there, but they were friendly and nice. The se..."
READ MORE26039 Thomas , Warren, MI 48091
4.6
(3 reviews)
"I toured Advent Residential Care. It was great. It was very personal. I thought that the care was nice. It depends if people are looking for more of a smaller family atmosphere versus a community atmosphere, but I was very impressed with it. They wer..."
READ MORE2500 Martin Parkway , Commerce Township, MI 48390
4.6
(3 reviews)
"The staff at The Avalon of Commerce Township was outstanding. The amenities and facilities were top-notch. The staff was very informative and very helpful. They offered more post-tour assistance, so I'm still in contact with them. They had a full ran..."
READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey indicates that Detroit seniors pay around $5,949 per month for assisted living. Although this rate exceeds the state median by about $900, it falls below fees in Jackson, where seniors pay approximately $6,500. However, local rates outpace fees in many other nearby cities. In Saginaw, rates hover near $5,000, and facilities in Flint charge roughly $4,250.
Detroit
$5,949
Michigan
$5,050
United States
$5,350
Saginaw
$5,000
Flint
$4,250
Lansing
$5,500
Jackson
$6,500
When trying to decide how to pay for assisted living, one of the first questions that comes up is "How much does it cost?" With the impact of inflation, it's more important than ever to have up-to-date information when making a financial plan for senior living. To help shed light on real senior living prices, Caring.com has compiled proprietary cost data from its network of more than 75,000 senior living providers to provide insight into the average cost of assisted living in Detroit and 90 other cities in Michigan.
Eligible seniors in the Detroit area may qualify for assistance through state-specific Medicaid programs, namely the MI Choice Waiver.
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.
The projected cost of assisted living facilities in Detroit is around 18% more in 2024 than in 2022, in line with the national average inflation level. Across Michigan as a whole, the average cost has increased by 22%. Communities at all price points have been impacted by inflation, with low-cost assisted living communities in Saint Joseph charging 16.5% more in 2024 than in 2022, and communities in Marshal having a similar (16.48%) projected increase. Escanaba, a relatively costly area for assisted living, has also seen estimated prices rise in line with the national average, reinforcing the need for careful planning.
Location | 2022 Cost (Historical) | 2023 Cost (Current) | 2024 Cost (Estimated) |
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Detroit | $3,812 | $4,177 | $4,498 |
U.S. Average | $4,070 | $4,459 | $4,802 |
Michigan | $3,668 | $4,111 | $4,577 |
Saint Joseph | $2,483 | $2,720 | $2,929 |
Marshall | $4,085 | $4,475 | $4,819 |
Escanaba | $5,148 | $5,640 | $6,074 |
Assisted living in Detroit costs around $5,949 per month and ranks as the most affordable senior care solution in the city. By contrast, in-home care agencies set rates near $6,101, and seniors pay around $6,292 for home health care. Nursing home residents pay even higher rates of approximately $10,798 for semi-private units.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$5,949
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,798
There are many resources in Detroit,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.
Retirees can find support and advice on various senior-related issues from their local Area Agency on Aging. The agency provides advice on topics such as financial assistance programs, in-home care and long-term care planning. It also connects seniors and caregivers with community-based resources.
Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
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Detroit Area Agency on Agency | 313-446-4444 | In Michigan, Area Agencies on Aging offers services to seniors that help them maintain a high quality of life. Seniors can get connected to local services, including nutritional programs, transportation services, support groups and health and wellness activities. The Agency advocates for older adults through committees and councils that fight for legislation protecting seniors from elder abuse and fraud. Seniors and caregivers can also learn more about health and wellness through classes and events run by AAAs. |
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 Detroit seniors afford the nutritious food they need.
Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
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Meals on Wheels - Detroit | 313-446-4444 | 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 |
Gleaners Community Food Bank | 866-453-2637 | 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 Detroit 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 |
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Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. - Detroit | 313-967-5555 | Seniors who demonstrate an economic or social need can receive legal aid through the Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. Assistance with legal issues regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (RSDI), Medicaid/Medicare and public health insurance benefits are provided at no cost to eligible seniors. Founded in 1909, the Legal Aid and Defender Association, Inc. is the oldest provider of legal assistance to low-income residents in Michigan. Before receiving legal services, potential clients must undergo a screening process to determine their eligibility to receive pro bono assistance. |
Seniors and those with disabilities can access a variety of local resources to help them pay for home repairs and modifications. Programs in Detroit have different eligibility criteria and often assist retirees by providing grants or loans.
Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
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Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Detroit | 313-388-9799 | The Weatherization Assistance Program helps low income homeowners and renters save money on utility bills by making their homes more energy-efficient. Free services are provided by Community Action Agencies and nonprofit organizations and may include home insulation and ventilation. |
Senior engagement resources and programs in Detroit 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 |
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Bridging Communities Eldercare Services | 313-361-6377 | Bridging Communities is an elder care program that collaborates with local organizations to provide financial assistance to seniors in Detroit. It fulfills the needs of the elderly through professional assessments and volunteer support, ranging from case management to home repairs. Income or household size qualifies seniors for monetary aid, so they can age in place in their own homes. By transforming foreclosed properties into resident-owned homes, affordable senior housing communities are created, with safe, walkable neighborhoods all residents can share. |
Social Security offices in Detroit 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 |
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Detroit Social Security Offices | 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 Detroit, allowing them to run errands and attend appointments in the local area.
Program Name | Phone Number | Description |
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SMART Reduced Fare ID | 866-962-5515 | The Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation, or SMART, bus service offers reduced fares to seniors aged 65+ throughout its Detroit-based service area. With a valid transit ID, seniors can ride any bus in the system for 50 cents per trip, a 75% reduction over the standard $2 fare. Seniors can get a Reduced Fare ID pass card or produce a valid Michigan ID or driver's license to verify their age. Medicare cards are also acceptable proof of age. |
Detroit 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 |
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Detroit Vet Center | 313-822-1141 | The Detroit Vet Center provides confidential counseling at no cost to veterans and their families. Couples and family counseling are available along with grief and bereavement counseling for those who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. The center supports Gold Star families and helps loved ones obtain burial and survivor benefits, and staff informs veterans about their education and health care benefits, including referrals to local organizations. Counseling helps those with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger and PTSD. |
John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 313-576-1000 | The John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Detroit is open 24/7 to veterans. Diabetes, GERD, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and cancer are some of the many conditions for which seniors can receive care. Creative arts therapy, counseling and alternative mental health treatments are three healing options veterans can access at this medical center. Chaplain guidance is also available for those who need to talk. |
Detroit Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in MI are required to follow. Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.
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Hamin
1.0
Review of St. Joseph Manor Home for the Aged
My mother is living in St Joseph's Manor. It's horrible, it was one of the worst places in Detroit. They don't have many amenities although they have cable. And they only have two staff people...
Assisted Living
Latonia
4.0
Review of Passion and Caring Home for the Elderly
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Assisted Living
Anonymous103586750
1.0
Review of St. Joseph Manor Home for the Aged
Mom was in St. Joseph Manor, and they were not able to handle her properly in this facility. I guesst they get skilled nurses who are able to handle people with dementia. They have a lot of...