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

Madison Heights is a suburb of Detroit, located to the north of the city center. It’s close enough to the Detroit city center for residents to access the big city amenities while still being able to reap the benefits of small-town living.

Seniors aged 65 years and older make up about 14% of the city’s 30,000 residents. Many of these individuals may be considering their long-term care plans, including residing in an assisted living home. These communities provide personal care and light medical attention in a group home setting, where residents have their own rooms or small apartments. Meals are provided, and different activities are scheduled throughout the week, from exercise classes and walking clubs to hobby groups and music classes. Care Workers are available to help residents with the tasks of daily living. The average monthly cost for assisted living in Madison Heights is $4,750 per month, higher than both the state and national averages by $550 and $450, respectively.

In this guide, we cover the costs of assisted living and other care types in Madison Heights and resources for seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Madison Heights

The Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs provides the regulations and issues the laws that assisted living communities must follow. However, not every assisted living community in Michigan is required to have a license. Smaller facilities, those with less than eight beds, are not required to hold licensure to operate. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Madison Heights

  • The Cost of Living in Madison Heights is slightly lower than the national baseline of 100, at 91.3, and slightly higher than Michigan overall, 89.1. The lowest costs are for housing, at 60.2, with healthcare at 81.4. This may benefit seniors with limited means to better afford assisted living. In addition, Michigan provides an assisted living waiver to help cover fees, the MI Choice program. 
  • Madison Heights has cold, snowy winters, averaging about 33 inches of snow (higher than the national average of 28) and January lows of 21. However, summers are warm and pleasant, with 176 sunny days per year (lower than the national average of 202) and July highs of 84. Seniors with health conditions exacerbated by colder temperatures may be uncomfortable here, but those sensitive to high heat may enjoy the weather. 
  • Seniors who live primarily off their Social Security and retirement investments may benefit from the tax breaks that Michigan provides to those over 65. SSI income is not taxed, and retirement income and withdrawals are taxed at a lower rate than regular wages. 
  • Crime rates in Madison Heights are lower than the national average. Violent crime is lower at 17.9 compared to 22.7, and property crime is 32.8 compared to 35.4 for the nation overall. 
  • Madison Heights has more than double the number of doctors per 100,000 people than the national average, 454 compared to 210. It’s also close enough to the Detroit city center to take advantage of world-class hospitals and health care, including Henry Ford Hospital and DMC Harper University Hospital. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Madison Heights

According to the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost of assisted living in Madison Heights, within the Detroit area, is $4,750.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living costs in Madison Heights are several hundred dollars higher than the Michigan state average ($4,200) and the national average ($4,300).

Madison Heights’ assisted living fees are lower when compared to many other Michigan cities. Ann Arbor, Lansing, and GrandRapids are all costlier, at $5,590, $5,225, and $5,000, respectively. However, Kalamazoo is significantly lower than Madison Heights, $3,950 per month. 

Madison Heights

$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 Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living is one of the least expensive forms of long-term care in Madison Heights, although homemaker services and home health aide services are a little more, $4,767 and $4,957, respectively. Homemaker services help seniors and those who are infirm with chores and tasks to support daily life, including help preparing meals and running errands, while home health care aides are trained medical professionals administering health care in the home. Adult daycare, the least expensive option at $1,733, is similar to assisted living in terms of activities and support, but the attendees return to their homes at night. Nursing home care is the most expensive, with semiprivate rooms costing $8,821 and private rooms costing $10,646. 

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living

$4,750

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$8,821

Nursing Home (private room)

$10,646

Note: Data for Madison Heights was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Detroit Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Madison Heights

Eligible seniors in the Madison Heights area may qualify for assistance through state-specific Medicaid programs, namely the MI Choice Waiver.

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Madison Heights

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 Madison Heights

As part of the greater Detroit area, Madison Heights has several free resources for seniors and their families, helping them find ways to pay for assisted living and access government benefits they may be eligible for. These organizations also offer opportunities for seniors to meet new friends and learn more about topics that affect the elderly. 

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Michigan Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services(517) 827-8040The Long Term Care Ombudsman agency advocates for residents of long-term care communities, protecting residents’ rights and taking complaints filed by residents or their families. Caseworkers can also help seniors and their families find the right assisted living or other long-term care homes, offering unbiased opinions and walking families through the application process.
Area Agency On Aging 1-B(800) 852-7795This regional Agency on Aging administers several programs to meet the needs of seniors in the community, offering them opportunities for socialization and helping them retain independence in their homes. It also sponsors informational seminars, including information about the early signs of dementia, preventing internet fraud, how to file a claim for elder abuse and neglect and proper nutrition for seniors.
Detroit Vet Center(313) 822-1141The Vet Center employs caseworkers who can help military veterans apply for their benefits, including pensions and the Aid and Attendance pension, which can help seniors pay for assisted living accommodations. Representatives can also help veterans file claims and appeal decisions made by the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Volunteers visit elderly veterans who are homebound or in assisted living and nursing homes.
Lakeshore Legal Aid(888) 783-8190Local lawyers offer free legal representation for seniors who meet certain income guidelines. These matters address civil cases, such as landlord-tenant disputes and cases of elder abuse and neglect. Other services include helping people file for divorce or bankruptcy and draft legal documents to protect their interests, such as wills, living wills and trusts to ensure that their long-term care costs are covered.
Great Lakes Loan Closets(734) 453-0190Loan Closet takes donations of durable medical equipment, including mobility aids, personal care equipment and accessibility equipment such as wheelchair ramps and shower grab bars. Items vary but are freely lent to anyone who cannot afford their own.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Madison Heights

Madison Heights-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.


Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Madison Heights

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