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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dearborn Heights, MI for 2024

 

Dearborn Heights is a community of about 62,000 people in southeastern Michigan’s Detroit metropolitan area, promoting access to cultural amenities, shopping and dining options and health care facilities. It’s a popular option for seniors, an age group that makes up 15% of residents, for its comfortable weather, retiree-friendly income tax laws and affordable cost of living.

Dearborn Heights also has a variety of long-term care options for seniors who need daily assistance, including several assisted living facilities. These residential facilities support seniors through nonmedical and skilled nursing services according to personalized care plans, along with daily meals, housekeeping and maintenance services and transportation. Many facilities are pet-friendly, and some feature amenities such as fitness centers, movie theaters and hair salons. While monthly rates may vary depending on the level of care an individual needs and the amenities a facility provides, on average, seniors in Dearborn Heights pay $6,093 per month for care. This is considerably higher than the national norm of $4,500, as well as Michigan’s average of $4,250.

This guide provides details on programs that help Dearborn Heights seniors pay for monthly care expenses. It also highlights top resources for current and prospective assisted living residents.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Dearborn Heights

In Dearborn Heights, the Bureau of Community and Health Systems licenses all assisted living facilities, which are officially called adult foster care homes or homes for the aged. This department promotes a high standard of care by conducting caregiver background checks and routine site inspections. It also follows up on complaints regarding care and conditions in local facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Dearborn Heights

 

  • Seniors in Dearborn Heights don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, regardless of the tax bracket they’re in. Additionally, although they owe retirement taxes for other types of retirement income, there are age-based exemptions that can reduce or eliminate their tax bill for pension income and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. This may help some seniors afford residential care expenses.
  • Dearborn Heights seniors can obtain transportation services through the SMART Connector Bus. This service provides curb-to-curb transportation on a first-come, first-served basis to those aged 60 and over unable to access the regular bus service. Trips can be scheduled 2 to 6 days in advance by calling (866) 962-5515.
  • Assisted living residents in Dearborn Heights have access to high-performing medical facilities, such as Garden City Hospital and Beaumont Hospital – Dearborn, both of which are within 5 miles of the city center. While there are only 187 local physicians per capita, versus the national norm of 210, many assisted living facilities have on-call physicians and on-staff nurses who provide routine care.
  • Dearborn Heights’ summers are warm compared to the rest of Michigan, with daytime temperatures ranging from 80 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter lows are around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and the city gets about 35 inches of annual snowfall and 34 inches of rain. Fortunately, assisted living facilities typically offer indoor and outdoor amenities and activities, helping seniors remain active and comfortable year-round.
  • Crime rates in Dearborn Heights are comparable to national norms, making the city a favorable option for prospective assisted living residents who prioritize safety. On a 100-point crime index, the city scores 24.5 for violent crime versus 22.7 nationally. The property crime score is about three points lower than the national norm at 32.2.
  • The overall cost of living in Dearborn Heights is consistent with the Michigan norm and about 7% lower than the national average, which may promote retirees’ financial security. Housing costs in this city are particularly low, scoring 56.4 on a scale set to a national norm of 100. This may result in competitive assisted living costs.

Paying for Assisted Living in Dearborn Heights

 

On average, assisted living communities in Dearborn Heights charge $6,093 per month for housing and care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Dearborn Heights charge $6,093 per month for care, making this city among the more expensive places in the state and nation for residential services. By comparison, seniors statewide pay median rates of $4,250, and nationally, this type of care averages $4,500 per month. Several cities in the region offer more economically priced care, including Monroe, where monthly fees are about $1,000 less monthly than in Dearborn Heights, and Lansing, where care costs are 29% lower than the local median. Similarly, care costs in Detroit are relatively competitive at $4,215, and in Jackson, rates are 34% lower than in Dearborn Heights.

Dearborn Heights

$6,093

Michigan

$4,250

United States

$4,500

Monroe

$5,050

Detroit

$4,215

Jackson

$4,000

Lansing

$4,313

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living residents in Dearborn Heights pay $6,093 per month for residential care. Home-based options, such as nonmedical in-home care and specialized home health care, have a comparable monthly rate of $6,101. However, because these options don’t include living expenses, such as housing and meals, they tend to be costlier than assisted living for most seniors. Nursing home care, which features around-the-clock medical support and monitoring, starts at $9,733 per month, about 60% more than the cost of assisted living.

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,101

Assisted Living Facility

$6,093

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,733

Note: Data for Dearborn Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Ann Arbor, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Dearborn Heights

In Michigan, the Medicaid State Plan covers the cost of personal services for seniors residing in a home for the aged. Seniors who receive Social Security may also qualify for the optional state supplement which helps cover assisted living costs for seniors.

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

Financial Assistance in Michigan

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.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Dearborn Heights

Dearborn Heights 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 Dearborn Heights, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Dearborn Heights

 

Dearborn Heights 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.

Laws and Regulations in Michigan

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Imperial Nursing Center

I really thought that this would be a good rehab. It takes all day to answer the call light, no snacks, nothing to drink but water I asked for fruit and got cut up pears. I would like to go to a...

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Ksb58

I visited this facility

Review of Imperial Nursing Center

the decline of care is so sad here … probable dont help they have to call a temp agency for staffing issues due to being way understaffed

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MaganZuk2017

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

Review of Imperial Nursing Center

Imperial continues to provide quality care to my loved one who has been there for a few years. Highly recommend this SNF!

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