The 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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3151 East Walton Boulevard, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
4.6
(6 reviews)
"I toured The Avalon of Auburn Hill. I liked the room layouts and they were good. I liked that it was built around a courtyard. The building was in a square and it wouldn't matter which way you turned out of your room, as long as you kept going, you w..."
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36000 Campus Drive, Westland, MI 48185
4.6
(14 reviews)
"My mother is at The Westland House. I like the fact that it catered to all the needs that I was looking for. They have a beautiful dining area and a nice seating area, and the residents engage with each other. They have a beauty salon. Everyone there..."
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5969 N Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187
4.6
(18 reviews)
"We cannot say enough about this great place. We toured 9 Assisted Living centers. From the moment we stepped into building we were able to feel the love. Kristina the regional director helped us as the director was off for the day. Spending over 2 ..."
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6790 Telegraph Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
4.6
(36 reviews)
"Sunrise of Bloomfield Hills was good. They were very up-to-date. The price was a bit much for me. The care is always my problem because we can't afford it. My grandmother needs a high level of care. The rooms were very up-to-date, clean, and nice. Th..."
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36430 Van Dyke Avenue, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The tour I had of American House Sterling Woods was great. I looked at their independent living, and I have no complaints. It was a very informative tour. The place was very clean and polished. I didn't see anything negative. The staff was friendly, ..."
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3400 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI 48083
4.5
(5 reviews)
"I went here. This was a high-class place. When you walked in, it was elegant. That was like the regular assisted living and such, and then you went into the memory care part, and it was the same as the assisted living with the same set-up building. I..."
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5859 W. Maple Rd., West Bloomfield, MI 48322
4.5
(22 reviews)
"American House West Bloomfield was very clean and updated. My only concern was the well-being of my wife with her memory. There's also an issue with trying to locate the staff right away. They were having lunch at the time we were there, and it looke..."
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161 Kercheval Avenue, Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
4.5
(5 reviews)
"American House looks very nice, it just doesn't fit into our budget. The staff gave us a tour of the community, as well as the outside grounds, and we were shown the lunch room and the rec room. They have a room where they show movies, they have an a..."
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21260 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I toured Sunrise of Grosse Pointe Woods for my dad. If I was going into assisted living, this is where I would want to be. I really liked it there. I liked the atmosphere, and the people were very nice. The best touch for me was the dog and the cat; ..."
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17255 Common Rd., Roseville, MI 48066
4.5
(23 reviews)
"I toured American House East I. I was impressed, and it was more impressive than the other 2 places I went to. I'm still waiting for an opening there. When I drove up, it looked like a very nice campus. The buildings were spread around, the lawns wer..."
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5601 Hatchery Road, Waterford, MI 48329
4.5
(11 reviews)
"We toured Canterbury on the Lake. It was very nice. The person that gave the tour was very helpful and very knowledgeable about the facility. We got to walk through from the front door all the way through the dining room and the common areas. We got ..."
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3741 S. Adams Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
4.5
(13 reviews)
"I liked that American House Stone is just one floor so my mother would not have to deal with any stairs or elevators and the price point was important to us. We were fortunate to be able to eat a meal there and my mother, who is very particular, enjo..."
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26600 Ann Arbor Trail, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
4.5
(23 reviews)
"I liked the staff and the people there at American House Dearborn Heights. I liked the cleanliness of it, I liked the peacefulness of it, the way that they looked out for the residents, and how they have them communicating with each other. They can m..."
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40405 6 Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168
4.5
(16 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Northville. I found that their floor plan for assisted living was different from all the other ones that I had seen. They had two floors, the first floor and the second floor. On each floor, they had ten residents and each of the t..."
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27116 Warner Ave, Warren, MI 48092
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom is in Sierra Homes. It is a great facility. She has a great room. She is very happy there. It is very friendly to me, her family, and her. She is always immaculate. They keep us informed of any changes. It is wonderful. It is very modern, and ..."
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3900 E. 9 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48091
4.5
(4 reviews)
"The Young Home for the Elderly was a nice and clean place. Robert was cool. He knew all about the home and was just knowledgeable. They showed me a shared room, but he's looking for something of his own. So, it just wasn't the place for my father...."
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7005 Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
4.4
(17 reviews)
"My mother is doing fine at Sunrise of West Bloomfield. The staff members are caring, very professional, and very attentive. The director and the lady that sits at the desk are really nice. It's very well kept. She's supposed to be moving rooms. They ..."
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18760 13 Mile Rd, Roseville, MI 48066
4.4
(17 reviews)
"We toured American House East II. Everything was good. The people were so friendly. It was clean. The apartments were huge. The amenities were amazing. They supply a refrigerator. The staff was so friendly and forth giving. She was amazing. My mom ha..."
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44003 Partridge Creek Blvd., Clinton Township, MI 48038
4.4
(15 reviews)
"Rose Senior Living - Clinton Township was a very nice community. My sister's mother-in-law was there, and I got to visit there quite a bit. She loved it. I was very impressed with that. I think they keep it up real good. The staff was good, too. She..."
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71 North Avenue, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
4.4
(11 reviews)
"We chose to move Mom to Meadows Assisted Living and Care Campus because of its proximity to my home and my father's home and the price. It just worked out. What I like the best about it is that it's smaller, so I know that mom is going to get more pe..."
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Assisted Living
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
Passion and Caring Home for the Elderly was nice and peaceful. The staff was very nice. The facility was clean and nice. The rooms were nice, big, clean, and furnished with nice bedding. It had a...
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...
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