Assisted Living Communities in Madison Heights, Michigan
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2498 reviews. On average in Madison Heights, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Assisted Living in Madison Heights, MI
"Nice quiet country setting just off a maim road, park like atmosphere. Inside is clean, staff is friendly and caring. My uncle was there for 2 years, he was a farmer and this was a perfect setting not in the city or a hospital like atmosphere...."
"We went to look at Commonwealth Senior Living at New Baltimore. The place was not suited for my cousin. But if I had to go to a senior living, it would be a nice place for me to go. We ate over there, and it was delicious. They have a lot of activiti..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"The thing I like best about American House Sterling Woods is the people. Everyone here is so nice, the staff and residents. I'm a picky eater, and I'm on a special diet, I'm supposed to have low salt and things like that, so the food is good. I put m..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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; ..."
"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..."
"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 ..."
"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..."
"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..."
"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...."
"The tour at Butterfly House 1 was fine. The people were nice. The place was clean. I have no problem with it at all. It was a nice place. They had some clients there getting ready for lunch. The staff members were very friendly. They looked like they..."
"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..."
"I went to tour BeeHive Homes of Oxford. Everyone was nice. The facility was clean. They spent a lot of time with us. They have a smaller cafeteria because they cater to a much smaller group. There are not as many people. The rooms were studios. They ..."
"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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The Cost of Assisted Living in Madison Heights, MI and Nearby Cities
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey highlights considerable care cost differences between Madison Heights and nearby areas. While local seniors pay $899 more than Michigan's median assisted living rate, relocating to Ann Arbor adds another $551 to expenses. However, assisted living costs $2,099 less in Monroe than in Madison Heights, granting retirees a budget-friendly alternative nearby.
Madison Heights
$5,949
Michigan
$5,050
The United States
$5,350
Ann Arbor
$6,500
Monroe
$3,850
Lansing
$5,500
Paying for Assisted Living in Madison Heights
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Madison Heights
Eligible seniors in the Madison Heights area may qualify for assistance through state-specific Medicaid programs, namely the MI Choice Waiver.
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 Madison Heights, MI
Seniors in Madison Heights only pay about $152 more for in-home care than assisted living, with similar home health care rates throughout the city. While one of the most inexpensive types of care in other locations, adult day care costs $3,801 more than assisted living in Madison Heights. Seniors also face high costs when living in nursing homes, as the median rate for semi-private accommodations stands at $10,798.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,292
Adult Day Health Care
$9,750
Assisted Living Facility
$5,949
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,798
Note: Since data for Madison Heights is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Detroit, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Madison Heights
As part of the greater Detroit area, Madison Heights has several free resources for seniors and their families, helping them find ways to pay for assisted living and access government benefits they may be eligible for. These organizations also offer opportunities for seniors to meet new friends and learn more about topics that affect the elderly.
The Long Term Care Ombudsman agency advocates for residents of long-term care communities, protecting residents’ rights and taking complaints filed by residents or their families. Caseworkers can also help seniors and their families find the right assisted living or other long-term care homes, offering unbiased opinions and walking families through the application process.
This regional Agency on Aging administers several programs to meet the needs of seniors in the community, offering them opportunities for socialization and helping them retain independence in their homes. It also sponsors informational seminars, including information about the early signs of dementia, preventing internet fraud, how to file a claim for elder abuse and neglect and proper nutrition for seniors.
The Vet Center employs caseworkers who can help military veterans apply for their benefits, including pensions and the Aid and Attendance pension, which can help seniors pay for assisted living accommodations. Representatives can also help veterans file claims and appeal decisions made by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Volunteers visit elderly veterans who are homebound or in assisted living and nursing homes.
Local lawyers offer free legal representation for seniors who meet certain income guidelines. These matters address civil cases, such as landlord-tenant disputes and cases of elder abuse and neglect. Other services include helping people file for divorce or bankruptcy and draft legal documents to protect their interests, such as wills, living wills and trusts to ensure that their long-term care costs are covered.
Loan Closet takes donations of durable medical equipment, including mobility aids, personal care equipment and accessibility equipment such as wheelchair ramps and shower grab bars. Items vary but are freely lent to anyone who cannot afford their own.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Madison Heights
Madison Heights-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.
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