Assisted Living Communities in Fort Gratiot, Michigan

Assisted Living costs in Fort Gratiot start around $4,650 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Fort Gratiot and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.

Small, quiet Fort Gratiot is a lakeside community in the Flint/ Tri-Cities region of Michigan. Miles of beaches and a community focused on developing the township from a farming community to a small suburb have made Fort Gratiot a thriving town. The population is just over 11,000, with 21.4 of whom are seniors over 65. There are eight assisted living facilities to serve the population's needs. The State of Michigan does not license assisted living facilities. Instead, the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs issues licenses for facilities that provide a certain level of care or are considered a Home for the Aged or Adult Foster Care Home.

• Fort Gratiot weather includes long winters and mild summers. January lows average 17 degrees, while high temperatures in July are about 80. Seniors who are sensitive to cold may be uncomfortable in the winter. 
  
  
• The cost of living in Fort Gratiot is 96.4, compared against the national average of 100. Grocery costs and health care are both slightly below the national average. Housing costs are a little more than 20 percent cheaper, which may positively affect seniors in assisted living. 
  
  
• Violent crime rates in Fort Gratiot are slightly higher than the national average, while property crimes are about on par with the average in the U.S. Seniors are advised to take precautions with their persons and secure their belongings. 
  
  
• The Blue Water Area Transit provides bus lines in Fort Gratiot and Port Huron, as well as between the two communities. Seniors and those considered "handicapped" are eligible for reduced fares.  
  
  
• Fort Gratiot Township has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Port Huron Senior Center, an organization that offers educational and enrichment classes, group activities, and seminars to educate seniors about health care and their legal options. 
  
  
• The Fort Gratiot area is home to world-class medical facilities, including the Lake Huron Medical Center and McLaren Port Huron Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.