Assisted Living Communities in Okemos, Michigan

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Assisted Living

Mary

4.0

September 10, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Bickford of Okemos

My husband was a resident of the Bickford of Okemos before he passed away. They had some really good employees. That's always important because if you go there and there are different people and...

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Hello Mary, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review for Bickford of Okemos. We are so very sorry for your loss and honored to have been part of his life. Please reach out to your...

Assisted Living

Corey

4.0

June 18, 2023

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Okemos

I went to Bickford of Okemos. The building was very nice. It looked very homey on the inside. Outside, it looked business-like, but the inside was very lovely. If I would have been able to afford...

Provider response

Corey, So happy to hear that you recommend Bickford of Okemos. We're glad that you agree that it is truly a special place with a skilled and compassionate team.

Assisted Living

Lori

5.0

June 4, 2023

I visited this facility

Review of Bickford of Okemos

My visit to Bickford of Okemos was wonderful, the staff was great, and it's very secure. The price point was higher, but it's very well-maintained. They had a variety of activities that they do...

Provider response

Lori, we are delighted we could provide you with such a positive experience! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did.

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Okemos, MI and Nearby Cities

Seniors in Okemos pay a monthly rate of $4,313 for assisted living, which is higher than Michigan's statewide average of $4,250 but lower than the national median of $4,500. It's also a more affordable option than many nearby cities. Prices increase by nearly 12% in Grand Rapids and 1.4% in Flint. Kalamazoo offers care at a higher monthly rate of $4,350, but prices drop by 2.3% in Detroit, providing one of the lowest monthly rates in the region.

Okemos

$4,313

Michigan

$4,250

United States

$4,500

Grand Rapids

$4,828

Flint

$4,375

Kalamazoo

$4,350

Detroit

$4,215

Paying for Assisted Living in Okemos

Assisted living communities in Okemos charge about $4,313 per month for services.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Okemos

Low-income seniors residing in homes for the aged in Okemos may be eligible to have their assisted living expenses covered under the Medicaid State Plan. Michigan also provides an optional state supplement to Supplemental Security Income, which may be used for assisted living expenses.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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 Okemos, MI

Okemos offers several senior care options to meet the varying needs of its residents. Assisted living is one of the most affordable options at $4,313 per month. However, adult day health care is cheaper, offering limited medical services and daytime activities for $2,427. Seniors can access home care or home health care to age in place for a price increase of 30.4%. Alternatively, they can move to a nursing home if 24-hour medical supervision is needed to live comfortably; nursing homes in Okemos charge a higher rate of $9,551 for a semi-private room.

In-Home Care

$5,625

Home Health Care

$5,625

Adult Day Health Care

$2,427

Assisted Living Facility

$4,313

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,551

Note: Data for Okemos was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lansing, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Okemos

Okemos and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Okemos, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Okemos

Okemos Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Michigan are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page for more information about these laws.