Southfield is an Oakland County city in the Detroit metro area. According to the 2020 Census, an above-average 19.9% of its over 76,000 residents are aged 65+. Their medical needs are in capable hands, as the city and surrounding area are home to numerous hospitals with good reputations. Ascension Providence Hospital-Southfield Campus is ranked 10th in the state by U.S. News and World Report. Other nearby medical facilities in Michigan’s top 10 include Henry Ford Hospital and Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak. There are also numerous nursing homes in the city. The median fee is $8,882, which saves seniors about $213 per month when compared to Michigan’s standard fee.
Nursing homes deliver high levels of medical care that seniors can’t receive in their homes. Staff includes licensed and registered nurses, therapists and doctors, with caregiving staff performing other duties, such as meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping. Seniors who require lower levels of medical care should consider home health care, or, if they need personal care only, assisted living.
This guide goes into more detail about senior care costs and lists some senior-friendly resources in Southfield.