The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Burr Oak, MI for 2024

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There are 5 Assisted Living Facilities in the Burr Oak area, with 2 in Burr Oak and 3 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 1 review below for assisted living facilities in Burr Oak. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Burr Oak 4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Coldwater with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Burr Oak, located in southeast Michigan about 20 miles southwest of Cold Water, has a quaint downtown district featuring architectural styles from the late 1800s. Seniors, who make up more than 12% of the city’s population, can relive the nostalgia from their younger days as they tour through the city.

Burr Oak has two assisted living facilities to accommodate seniors who may need help with bathing, dressing and eating, and there are also two additional facilities in the nearby neighborhood of Sturgis. In Burr Oak and throughout the entire state, the homes are officially recognized by the Department of Human Services as homes for the aged and adult foster care 

• Seniors in Burr Oak are not taxed on their Social Security benefits thanks to Michigan’s tax policies, which may leave more money to put toward facility costs.
  
• Burr Oak has a cost of living of 84.4, which is lower than both the state and national averages. Seniors here can expect to pay less for groceries, healthcare and transportation than they would nationwide.
  
• The Burr Oak area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Sturgis.
  
• Seniors and their families can rest assured that Burr Oak is a safe community for retirement. The city’s violent crime rate is half of the national average of 22.7, and the property crime rate is ten points lower than the U.S. median of 35.4.
  
• Those seniors with breathing problems may be happy to know that Burr Oak has good air quality. The city has an air quality rating of 82, about 24 points higher than the U.S. average of 58.
  
• The summer months of June, July and August are the most comfortable months in Burr Oak where highs reach 93 degrees. In contrast, December and January are the least comfortable months with lows dipping down to a chilly 16 degrees. Yearly rainfall of 38 inches is right on par with the national norm. The city, however, gets 37 inches of annual snowfall, about nine more inches than the national average, which could make it difficult for seniors who rely on walkers or wheelchairs to navigate the city.
  

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.

Assisted Living costs in Burr Oak start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Burr Oak and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.