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Assisted Living Communities in Caro, MI

 

Caro serves as the county seat of Tuscola County in Michigan's Thumb region, just over 90 miles north of Detroit. The city and surrounding area have 19 assisted living communities, and seniors pay $4,423 per month to live in one of these residences. Costs rank slightly higher than the state average of $4,250 but remain marginally cheaper than the $4,500 national norm.

Our directory includes 76 reviews reviews of assisted living residences in Caro, and these communities maintain an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars.

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Shirley

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Heritage Hill Assisted Living & Memory Care

I'm very pleased with it. My interaction with the staff and the residents is very good. I have a bedroom, closet, bathroom, and living room. Activities are many. You can do what you want to do. We...

Provider response

Hello Shirley, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you’re enjoying life in the community—especially the activities like happy hour and games. It’s...

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Sharon

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Heritage Hill Assisted Living & Memory Care

I've been in Heritage Hill for three years now. The staff is wonderful. They take good care of me. It's clean and neat. I just love it. They have so many activities to keep us busy every day. I...

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Donald

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Heritage Hill Assisted Living & Memory Care

They're most courteous to all the seniors here and helpful in any way they can. We get total care. We're fed. Our apartments are clean. Food is served. They help with bathing, if necessary, and we...

Provider response

Hello Donald, Thank you for sharing such a comprehensive look at your experience. It’s wonderful to hear that our dedicated team and community is providing the care and activities that you enjoy,...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living residences charge $4,423 per month in Caro — $173 more than the state average but $77 less than the cost of care nationwide. Nearby cities are slightly more affordable. Assisted living communities charge $198 less in Saginaw and $208 less in Detroit than in Caro. However, seniors have to relocate farther away for more significant savings, with Battle Creek offering a reduction of $1,023 to monthly expenses. Ann Arbor ranks as one of the most expensive cities in Michigan, with assisted living costing $1,670 more than it does in Caro.

Caro

$4,423

Michigan

$4,250

United States

$4,500

Saginaw

$4,225

Detroit

$4,215

Ann Arbor

$6,093

Paying for Assisted Living in Caro

 

Assisted living costs $4,423 per month in Caro.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Caro

Caro seniors who need assistance with the costs of assisted living have two options to choose from in Michigan.  The state offers a Medicaid waiver called the Choice Waiver Program, and MI Health Link for residents who live in certain Michigan counties and are already enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid.

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Care costs vary in Caro, and assisted living is one of the most affordable options at $4,423 monthly. For seniors considering alternatives, in-home care and home health care both cost $534 more than assisted living but don't require moving. In-home care provides nonmedical services, whereas home health care focuses on skilled nursing. Adult day care costs $2,776 less than assisted living and offers similar support during business hours. Nursing homes provide higher levels of support than assisted living, including access to medical treatments and licensed nursing. A semi-private room in one of these residences costs $4,702 more than assisted living.

In-Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Adult Day Health Care

$1,647

Assisted Living Facility

$4,423

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Note: Data for Caro was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Bay City, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Caro

Caro 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 Caro, please visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Caro

 

Caro 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

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