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Situated in southeast Michigan’s Washtenaw County, Chelsea sits about 50 miles outside of Detroit. In this region, prospective assisted living residents have 80 facilities to consider. It...
Learn more about the quality and value of assisted living facilities in and around Chelsea by reading through the 488 reviews reviews in our directory. On average, we find a typical quality score of 4.6 out of 5 stars stars.
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805 W Middle St, Chelsea, MI 48118
4.4
(16 reviews)
"We toured the Chelsea Retirement Community. It was beautiful. I thought they had several dining rooms. They had a swimming pool. They had a beauty salon. I saw one of the rooms. It was just very, very beautiful. They were very nice. The staff was ver..."
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100 Silver Maples Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118
5.0
(6 reviews)
"I'm on a waiting list at Silver Maples of Chelsea. It was a lovely facility and it had many amenities. They even had 20 meals a month included in the rent. The staff was extremely helpful and kind. The lady who assisted me with the tour was very prof..."
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315 Taylor Lane, Chelsea, MI 48118
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father is in Birchwood Retreat. They have very good, very caring, compassionate staff and clean facilities. The residents seem to be well taken care of and they have good food options. They can watch TV and there is a small exercise room. There ar..."
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581 Kimole Lane, Adrian, MI 49221
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father has been a resident at Charlotte Stephenson for a year and has received excellent care. I originally chose this community because they offer 24 hour nursing and I found the atmosphere to be homey. The staff and residents are friendly and en..."
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6230 S. State Street, Saline, MI 48176
4.8
(48 reviews)
"My mom is always excited about the food, especially the Sunday Brunch. She loves the activities too. Everything is always so clean and the staff are very helpful. We are happy she is so happy...."
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2251 Springport Rd., Jackson, MI 49202
4.8
(11 reviews)
"The rooms are nice. Kinda close but still nice. They keep the rooms very clean. The staff is nothing short of amazing. When my mom was there the staff really made me (the visitor) feel like family. I would recommend this facility to anyone...."
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9501 E. Highland Road, Howell, MI 48843
4.8
(21 reviews)
"My mom moved to Village Manor Retirement. They have very attentive people. The nursing staff is phenomenal, and their great food and social activities are just very nice, and very clean. My mom said the food is great. She's very happy with the food. ..."
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2625 N. Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221
4.7
(27 reviews)
"Interaction between care staff and seniors is top notch!! I entertain all over the country and I can tell quickly how well the seniors are cared for! Gaslight Village is first class! Highly recommend this senior community!..."
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205 Francis Rd, Howell, MI 48843
4.5
(5 reviews)
"Our parents received the best personal care one could possible ask for from a care home. Every staff member is committed to their role in helping your loved one thrive each day. Meds and other timely care support is executed with ease. We highly rec..."
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605 Pere Marquette St, Howell, MI 48855
4.5
(4 reviews)
"It was really nice, and the staff was nice. It was open, bright, and didn't have a smell. It felt like you were more in a really nice apartment complex than a nursing facility. There was a book club, crafting classes, game day, and movie nights. They..."
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3470 Carpenter Rd., Ypsilanti, MI 48197
4.3
(33 reviews)
"My dad was at American House Carpenter for five months. He was getting assisted living, and at the very end, we switched over to hospice. I thought it was excellent. It was a very friendly community. The people who worked there, as well as the people..."
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1200 Corporate Drive, Adrian, MI 49221
4.3
(26 reviews)
"We went to look at Brookdale Adrian. They have a main area. They showed us the dining area and a room. You can bring your own belongings there. The lady was very helpful. She answered questions and didn't make us feel rushed or anything. She was very..."
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2865 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4.3
(10 reviews)
"University Living was very nice, they were very accommodating, very helpful. The sample unit was nice, and there were a few residents who had their doors open. The eating room was very nice and high quality. They have a room that you can rent out if ..."
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1901 Plymouth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4.1
(33 reviews)
"Atria Park of Ann Arbor is very warm and inviting. It's very clean and comfortable feeling very much like a home. The staff and residents were all very pleasant. It has four floors, so there's a central common area and two wings on each floor with al..."
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2139 Georgetown Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
4.0
(10 reviews)
"I loved everything about Orchard Hills Living, but the only thing was they don't take insurance. It is out of my pocket. Other than that, the staff was very knowledgeable, very pleasant, and courteous. It's a private home with a yard in there. It's v..."
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2190 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
4.0
(29 reviews)
"My dad moved to Brookdale Ann Arbor. I like the friendliness of the staff, and their willingness to work with me and my dad's VA benefits. I also like the overall community, the cleanliness, the beautiful community spaces, and the activities. Their s..."
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8100 Geddes Rd, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Vibrant Life Superior Township was quite nice. The people that I met there and the people that I talked to were very kind and very helpful. I visited the memory care and it was clean and pleasant. It looked like the residents were well taken care of...."
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7320 Lansing Avenue, Jackson, MI 49201
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Pleasant Manor is very nice and clean, and the employees are very nice. They provide very good service and they're all very nice. The food and dining area is all good. We play games like cards, dominoes and such, and watch television. I have a very n..."
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10638 Rushton Road, South Lyon, MI 48178
"Welcome to OakBrook Senior Living Welcome to OakBrook, where compassionate care meets the warmth of home. Nestled in a comfortable and welc..."
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1718 Sheridan Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
"Sheridan Living is an adult assisted living facility at the heart of Ann Arbor, Michigan. We strive to provide the utmost care and comfort t..."
READ MOREAssisted living costs in Chelsea come in near $6,500 monthly, according to information in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This fee tracks hundreds of dollars beyond Michigan’s median of $5,050 and exceeds rates in many other cities in the southeast region of the state. For example, monthly expenses in Jackson run about $1,770 lower than in Chelsea, and in Flint, seniors expect assisted living fees of roughly $4,250.
Chelsea
$6,500
Michigan
$5,050
The United States
$5,350
Detroit
$5,949
Flint
$4,250
Lansing
$5,500
Jackson
$4,733
There are a number of state and federal government programs that offer financial assistance to eligible Chelsea, Michigan seniors living in an assisted living facility. These include Medicaid State Plan , MI Choice and Supplemental Security Income Category G.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Michigan page.
At approximately $6,500 per month, assisted living costs in Chelsea fare moderately compared to other local senior care solutions. By contrast, seniors seeking home health care services pay around $6,101 for full-time support. On the other hand, nursing home costs trend about $3,200 higher than assisted living expenses, indicating financial benefits for those without extensive daily medical needs.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$6,500
Nursing Home Care (semi-private room)
$9,733
Note: Since data for Chelsea is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Ann Arbor, instead.
Seniors have several free resources at the local, county and state levels that offer an array of aging-related assistance. These resources provide various programs and supportive services that include everything from advocacy programs that promote better assisted living care to socialization programs that let seniors remain active with their peers.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Senior Center | (734) 475-9242 | The Chelsea Senior Center provides various opportunities for seniors aged 50 or older to explore new interests or enjoy lifelong hobbies in a social setting. It provides fun, information and healthy programs. The Center continuously strives to organize and promote activities that fulfill the physical, emotional and social needs of area seniors. |
| Area Agency on Aging 1-B | (800) 852-7795 | The AAA 1-B serves seniors in a six-county region in southeast Michigan, which includes Washtenaw County. It provides direct care programs and funding and support for other programs provided through community partners. It helps seniors live safely and comfortably wherever they call home, whether it’s in their own home, in assisted living or with a family caregiver. Some programs it provides include transportation assistance, legal services, health and wellness classes and information and assistance, among others. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (866) 485-9393 | The LTCOP advocates for seniors in six counties, including Washtenaw. A trained ombudsman works with seniors who have a complaint about their long-term care facility, such as an assisted living facility, and helps them understand their rights. They also ensure the residents receive the appropriate care. |
| Chelsea Community Ride | (734) 475-9494 | Chelsea Community Ride provides free community shuttle transportation for any Chelsea resident. The service is made possible through a collaboration between the Western-Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) and the United Methodist Retirement Communities. The shuttle service operates seven days a week. WAVE vehicles are equipped with wheelchair ramps and lifts to make them accessible to seniors or disabled individuals using canes, walkers or wheelchairs. Seniors also may ask for assistance carrying packages to and from the curb. |
Chelsea-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
ReviewerFC110321B
5.0
Review of Birchwood Retreat
My father is in Birchwood Retreat. They have very good, very caring, compassionate staff and clean facilities. The residents seem to be well taken care of and they have good food options. They can...
Assisted Living
Mark
5.0
Review of Chelsea Retirement Community
I visited some friends in Chelsea Retirement Community (UMRC). It's clean, and it has nice facilities. I've been there several times because I know a lot of people who have been there. It's an...
Assisted Living
Mark
5.0
Review of Silver Maples of Chelsea
Silver Maples of Chelsea was excellent. Everything was good. It's clean, there's a lot of facilities, and it's in a great setting. They had a lot of activities. Everything was good about it. The...
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