Briarbank-St Elizabeth
39315 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
"To serve with love and dedication. To guarantee the well-being and happiness of each resident. To maintain an atmosphere of peace, joy and a..."
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39315 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
"To serve with love and dedication. To guarantee the well-being and happiness of each resident. To maintain an atmosphere of peace, joy and a..."
READ MORE35245 Griswald Street, Clinton Township, MI 48035
"Our name tells who we are -- We have a heart for people, we have been in health care for over thirty years.The owners have cared and service..."
READ MORE767 Basswood Dr., Rochester Hills, MI 48309
""Our home is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood. It is surrounded by tall oak trees and large spruce trees. Large windows in ever..."
READ MORE20315 Hickory Lane, Livonia, MI 48152
"Lauren's Greenhouse Living provides boutique-style, easy-living and superior personal care services in a residential home. Owned and operate..."
READ MORE20695 Gaberty Dr, Clinton Township, MI 48038
"Welcome to the House of Caring where our number one priority is caring for our residents well. We renovated our home in order to provide a c..."
READ MORE279 Church St., Belleville, MI 48111
"Cabin By The Lake AFC is a Family owned and operated state-licensed adult foster care family home located in Belleville Michigan. We have a ..."
READ MORE4623 Clippert, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
"Ellis Assisted Living is a small retirement living and assisted living care. We are located in the heart of Dearborn Heights. We can hold a ..."
READ MORE11664 Jenney Court, Utica, MI 48315
"This care home is located in a condominium complex. It offers one floor and is handicap accessible (roll-in showers, wheelchair-accessible s..."
READ MORE45487 Pentwater Dr, Macomb, MI 48044
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Michigan Department of Licensing and Reg..."
READ MORE118 Canal St, Milford, MI 48381
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READ MOREOak Park is less than other major Michigan cities, except for Kalamazoo ($3,950). Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Grand Rapids are all notably more expensive than Oak Park, $5,590, $5,225, and $5,000, respectively.
Oak Park
$4,750
Michigan
$4,200
The United States
$4,300
Ann Arbor
$5,590
Lansing
$5,225
Grand Rapids
$5,000
Kalamazoo
$3,950
The monthly costs for assisted living in Oak Park, as part of the Detroit metro area, are $4,750 per month, according to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care SUrvey 2020. This is several hundred dollars higher than the Michigan state average ($4,200) and the national average ($4,300).
Seniors in Michigan can apply to the Medicaid program to help them manage with the costs of their assisted living community. Seniors can also utilize the Health Link program to help with other expenses that they incur.
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.
Assisted living fees in Oak Park are one of the least expensive options for long-term care, with the only exception being adult day health care, which is like assisted living without overnight accommodations, $1,733 per month. Homemaker services, which are in-home assistance with chores and daily tasks, and home health care services, personal and medical care from visiting nurses, are a bit more, $4,767 and $4,957 per month, respectively. Nursing home care, specialized medical care in a residential facility, is the most expensive option for senior care in Oak Park, $8,821 per month for a semiprivate room and $10,646 per month for a private room.
Homemaker Services
$4,767
Home Health Aide
$4,957
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living
$4,750
Semi-Private Nursing Home Room
$8,821
Private Nursing Home Room
$10,646
The city of Oak Park and the greater Detroit area administer several programs to enhance the lives of the elderly in the area. Seniors can receive assistance finding the right long-term care community and help with the application and transition process, and caretakers and families can find support from volunteers. Other programs help seniors apply for government benefits or reduce the sense of loneliness and isolation that many experiences. We’ve gathered a few resources below, along with contact information and a brief overview of each.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Area Agency On Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The regional Agency on Aging provides resources for seniors in the area, including help finding placement in a long-term care home, advice and education about when it may be time to transition into assisted living and resources for caretakers of older adults. The Agency also funds senior citizens centers in the area and other social and educational programs that address topics such as fall prevention or the early warning signs of dementia. |
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services | (517) 827-8040 | The Ombudsman Services department advocates for the needs of people in long-term care communities, including those in assisted living. Representatives can help families decide between different assisted living communities in the area, with unbiased assessments of the benefits of each community and amenities it provides. This agency also investigates complaints made by residents of these communities or by family members of the residents, referring them to the appropriate oversight bodies. |
Detroit Vet Center | (313) 822-1141 | The Vet Center helps military veterans secure their benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, including filing claims and appealing decisions, plus applying for pensions and “top off” monies to help pay for assisted living. Surviving spouses can also receive help applying for death benefits from Vet Center representatives. |
Great Lakes Loan Closets | (734) 453-0190 | The Loan Closets offer loans of durable medical equipment for seniors who cannot afford their own. These include walkers and wheelchairs, personal care equipment like toileting chairs and shower bars, blood pressure cuffs and other durable items. |
Lakeshore Legal Aid | (888) 783-8190 | Seniors who cannot afford legal representation in civil matters, such as landlord-tenant disputes or divorce and bankruptcy representation, can receive assistance from volunteer attorneys. These lawyers can also draft legal documents, including wills and power of attorney documents, plus trusts to ensure that seniors are financially protected later in life. |
Oak Park-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.