Assisted Living Communities in Lambertville, Michigan

Assisted Living costs in Lambertville start around $3,200 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 Lambertville 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.

Lambertville, Michigan is located in Monroe County about 20 miles away from the city of Monroe and was home to just under 10,000 residents at the time of the 2010 census. The area has a large senior community, with adults over the age of 65 accounting for about 18 percent of the population. To support its senior population, Lambertville offers just one assisted living facility, but seniors who are willing to branch out from this small Census-Designated Place (CDP) will find an additional 54 facilities nearby.

In Michigan, assisted living facilities are licensed and monitored by the Department of Human Services. They're designated as "homes for the aged" or "adult foster care," depending on the minimum age of the residents they're licensed to care for. 

• Lambertville experiences cold, snowy winters, with January lows around 18 degrees Fahrenheit and roughly 38 inches of annual snowfall. With July highs in the low-80s, the region's warm, mild summers may appeal to seniors who enjoy being outdoors.
• Monroe County was given a "B" for short-term particle pollution by the American Lung Association. Seniors with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions may benefit from the region's relatively clean air. 
• The cost of living in Lambertville is slightly more expensive than the state and U.S. medians, largely because of the relatively high cost of transportation. Seniors can expect to spend about 9 percent less on healthcare and grocery expenses, which may help offset the higher transportation expenses.
• In Michigan, while seniors do not pay taxes on their Social Security benefits, income from retirement accounts is taxed. However, the state provides a large deduction for retirement income, which helps to minimize the expense. 
• Lambertville's crime rate is low compared to county, state and national averages, making it well-suited for seniors who enjoy being active in the community. On a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 being high, crime, the violent crime score for the area is 26.6, and the property crime score is 23.9. 
• The Lambertville area has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Sylvania, Ohio.