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Assisted Living Communities in Southfield, Michigan

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

Southfield is one of the most expensive cities in Michigan for assisted living services, with monthly fees coming in at $4,750. Even so, some surveyed cities have pricier care, including Monroe, where rates are about $350 higher at $5,100 per month, and Ann Arbor, which has the highest rates in the state at $5,590. Those seeking more economical care may find competitive rates in the Kalamazoo area, where facilities charge $3,950 per month, or Bay City, where fees are the lowest in Michigan at $3,000.

Southfield

$4,750

Michigan

$4,200

The United States

$4,300

Kalamazoo Area

$3,950

Ann Arbor

$5,590

Bay City

$3,000

Monroe

$5,100

Paying for Assisted Living in Southfield

Assisted living facilities in Southfield charge $4,750 per month for care. This is several hundred dollars higher than the state median of $4,200 and the national average of $4,300.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Southfield

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.

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 Southfield, MI

Assisted living is among the more affordable senior care types in the Southfield region, with older adults paying $4,750 per month for services. Homemaker services offer a comparable scope of care in the individual’s own home and are slightly costlier at $4,767. Home health aide services also include skilled nursing and cost $4,957 per month. Nursing homes, which provide around-the-clock care and monitoring, charge $8,821 per month for shared rooms and $10,646 for private rooms. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option at $1,733 per month.

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living Facility

$4,750

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,821

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$10,646

Free Assisted Living Resources in Southfield

Older adults researching assisted living options in Southfield have the support of several local agencies and programs. The following resources offer guidance on issues related to senior care, including options for paying for services and how to resolve problems in assisted living facilities.

ResourceContactService
Area Agency on Aging 1-B (248) 357-2255The local Area Agency on Aging is a nonprofit organization that administers a broad range of services to those aged 60 and over in Southfield and the surrounding region. It has an Information and Assistance phone line that is staffed by live agents who help seniors and families obtain services in the community. It also administers the state’s Medicare and Medicaid Assistance Program, which provides free, unbiased guidance and assistance with understanding Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care insurance.
Oakland County Veterans’ Services (248) 858-0785The county’s Veterans Services Office advocates on behalf of local veterans and their families and helps them obtain the services and benefits they’re entitled to. Through this local office, which is situated about 15 miles north of Southfield in Pontiac, veterans are screened for benefits and get help with applying for pension programs, disability compensation and the Aid and Attendance Benefit, which can help them pay for local assisted living services.
Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (517) 827-8040The statewide Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program operates on assisted living residents’ behalf and ensures that they receive high-quality care. The ombudsman helps seniors research local assisted living facilities and discusses public benefits that may pay for their care, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid. The ombudsman also ensures that residents understand their rights and obtain all the services in their care plans.
Lakeshore Legal Aid (248) 443-8068Lakeshore Legal Aid is a local nonprofit agency staffed with legal professionals that specialize in civil legal matters. At the Southfield office, older adults get one-on-one help with resolving issues related to public benefits, such as denied Medicaid claims, canceled Medicare policies or Social Security overpayment. The agency also helps resolve problems related to the quality of care and intake or discharge procedures in assisted living facilities.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program(248) 537-3300, ext. 3941The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program provides volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over in Southfield and the surrounding region. Volunteers serve in local schools, museums, performing arts venues, hospitals and senior centers in exchange for supplemental liability insurance, transportation reimbursement and invitations to recognition events.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Southfield

Southfield-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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Kimberly

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Review of Franklin Terrace Apartments

Great experience with new care team in the building. Some good changes has been done, EZ Living staff are always professional and kind to us. The community is small and friendly. Very happy with my...

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Dorothy

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

Review of Park at Franklin Senior Living

My mother moved into Park at Franklin Senior Living, and she's been there for about a month now. I like it. I got a room close to the nurse because she has dementia, so the nurse can see her coming...

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Sharon

I visited this facility

Review of Park at Franklin Senior Living

I had an in-person tour of Park at Franklin Senior Living. I like the amenities the best. The place is very clean. The residents were friendly, and the staff I came in contact with was friendly....

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